Dakabin
About Dakabin
Surrounded by the suburbs of Kallangur, Kurwongba, Narangba and North Lakes, Dakabin is a residential and industrial suburb.
Education facilities include Dakabin State School, Dakabin State High School, and Northpine Christian College.
History of Dakabin
It is thought that the name Dakabin was derived from an Aboriginal word describing the grass tree (Xanthorrhoea).
Until 1970’s Dakabin was a rural district, urbanisation in the Pine Rivers Shire saw Petrie expand to Kallangur in 1960s and then to Dakabin.
New health hub plans revealed
Plans have been lodged for a new healthcare hub in Dakabin, providing primary health, allied health, aged care, early childhood and community services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
What’s on in 2026 with free community events across the City of Moreton Bay
A full calendar of free community events is being rolled out for 2026, giving locals clarity on what’s happening and when.
New parks for school holidays
Four new and upgraded parks are opening across the Moreton Bay region ahead of the spring school holidays.
World-first vaccine for koalas
An ecology and veterinary centre in the Moreton Bay region has helped develop a world-first vaccine to save koalas.
Dream becomes $1.7m reality at museum
Work has started on the $1.7m Abbey Museum Art Gallery and Café extension for paintings never put on display at the Caboolture attraction before. ** FREE TO READ **
"Shocked" to be unsung hero
Caboolture rugby coach Sione Lolohea was “shocked” to be named one of Australia's top 10 unsung sporting heroes in the Cadbury Volunteer Values Awards. ** FREE TO READ **
The Latest
Foundation funding deadline for region's clubs
Community groups across the Moreton Bay Region, which have been affected by a severe weather event, can apply for an RACQ Foundation grant.
'Diamond' interchange shining bright
The $30 million Gympie Arterial Rd and Strathpine Rd Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) is now complete and operational.
Centre shortlisted for world cup base
Moreton Bay Region could be 'home away from home' for an international team during next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Duo kicking on towards Lions debut
Ella Smith and Charlie Mullins are coming home this weekend for Brisbane Lions’ big NAB AFLW clash with Essendon at Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex.
World first coming to Scarborough park
Scarborough is joining the world’s first simultaneous running event raising awareness for the Great Barrier Reef.
Piper already has nationals in sights
Narangba’s Piper Sanderson is back from her international debut in Seychelles this month - and already working towards next year’s first goal.
Snapshot of Comiskey Group's grand plans
One of the region’s biggest developers The Comiskey Group, owner of the Eatons Hill and Sandstone Point Hotels, has big expansion plans.
Massive Murri Carnival kick-off in Redcliffe
The Queensland Murri Carnival has kicked-off in Redcliffe bringing 38,000 rugby league players, coaches and supporters to this region.
United after merger gets green light
Two clubs in the Moreton Bay Region are about to merge creating one of the biggest football clubs in Greater Brisbane.
Top archers aiming for Samford
Top archers from Australia and overseas will be drawing back their bows in Samford next week.
