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
Green light for "hidden gem" development
Plans have been approved for 95 new apartments on a foreshore block in one of Moreton Bay's “hidden gem” suburbs.
Police extend CBD operation
The first three months of a police operation in Moreton Bay region has led to almost 170 charges being laid.
$12.25m deal for Moreton Bay marina
A major marina precinct in Moreton Bay has been sold to Gold Coast developers Ignite Projects, for $12.25 million.
Plans for $20m motorsport park
A new $20 million “world-class” motorsport venue is being planned for the Moreton Bay region.
Centre for sale in growth suburb
A major retail centre is up for sale in one of the fastest growing areas of Moreton Bay region.
Touch turns to Moreton Bay again
International touch football is coming back to Moreton Bay region for the first Asian Pacific Opens Touch Cup (APOTC).
Tenders open for new pavilion
Tenders have opened for hospitality services in the new $19 million Suttons Beach Pavilion at Redcliffe.
Call to ease burden on ratepayers
Land valuations should be issued every year to ease the “burden” on ratepayers, according to Moreton Bay City Council.
Masters poised for first pitch
Queensland’s largest softball event – with more than 1800 players, officials and supporters - starts tomorrow morning at venues across Moreton Bay region.
Below average to top-of-state
A Moreton Bay school has recorded its best-ever NAPLAN results in a “remarkable turnaround” over three years.
