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
Major development plan for Redcliffe
Plans have been revealed for a new 82-apartment development, pictured above, in the centre of Redcliffe providing homes for older people.
More gold for Kaylee - Commonwealth Games Day 4
Kaylee McKeown, the former Caboolture resident who trained at Burpengary, produced two remarkable medal-winning swims, just 50 minutes apart, this morning.
Work starts on new multi-million dollar shopping centre
The first sod has been officially turned on a new multi-million-dollar shopping centre development in Bellmere.
New golf course - for families and fun
Pacific Harbour Golf and Country Club, on Bribie Island, will soon open a new course designed for families and having fun.
It's gold and bronze - Commonwealth Games Day 3
Our region is celebrating two more Commonwealth Games medals after a dramatic 75 minutes in the swimming pool this morning.
Medal for Kirralee - Commonwealth Games Day 2
Kirralee Hayes, a founding member of Genesis Aquatics at Bray Park, has won a superb bronze medal at the Commonwealth games this morning.
Bribie joins $6 million SharkSmart trial
Bribie Island will be one of the new sites in the State Government’s expanded $6 million trial of shark spotting drones.
Our swimmers going for Games gold
The wait is almost over. After a month travelling and training, six swimmers will carry our region’s hopes into the Commonwealth Games.
Monster holiday attraction coming to our region
Monster Jump, the newest giant inflatable in Australia, is coming to the Sandstone Point Hotel.
MPs detail Budget spending in electorates
Big-tickets projects and funding packages may have dominated headlines following last week’s State Budget, so Moreton Daily asked MPs for each of the electorates in the Moreton Bay Region to reveal what’s in it for their constituents.
