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
Election: Pledges and promises in Longman
Much is being pledged and promised ahead of the Federal election on May 21. Here are some of the commitments from candidates and parties in the Longman Electorate.
Priority projects get funding in Longman
A new car park, major upgrades to a park and additions to a busy intersection are among the projects in the Longman electorate to be funded by the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) program.
Dakabin State High student kicking goals
A Dakabin State High School student and Beyond the Broncos Girls Academy member has been recognised for her dedication. Read more about her award…
RSPCA's urgent tick warning to pet owners
With the weather heating up, pet owners should ensure their four-legged friends are protected against ticks. Find out what to do...
A review of Moreton Bay Regional Council’s planning scheme will give the community the chance to have its say about how the region evolves. Find out how you can be involved.
Priority call - remove all level crossings
The call to remove all 65 level crossings on South East Queensland’s Citytrain network – including seven on the Caboolture line in Moreton Bay Region - is getting louder.
Still waiting to break drought
We may be facing the wettest summer in a decade, but Seqwater’s dams, which supply the Moreton Bay Region, are still in a ‘drought response’ phase.
Sign-up for Home Alone
Pet owners across the Moreton Bay Region and Queensland are being urged to register with the RSPCA Qld’s Home Alone service.
Prepare now for wild weather
The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a significant weather event this weekend, with 4-6m waves, 100mm of rain on Sunday, high tides and gale force winds possible. Now’s the time to prepare.
Station closing for two days
Trains will not stop at Dakabin station this weekend as part of the multi-million dollar upgrade by the Queensland Rail.
