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
Plans and tips for bushfire season
Moreton Bay firefighters have been put through their paces as the state enters a new bushfire season.
Paving way for "$50m mega-complex"
Earthworks will start “ramping up” next week on a new $50 million development at Strathpine.
Key funding for Olympic venue
Work has started today on securing the goods and services needed for Moreton Bay’s new $205 million Olympic sports centre.
Teenager faces hooning charges
Moreton South Highway Patrol has seized a Ford Falcon and charged an 18-year-old man after alleged hooning offences in Warner.
Reprieve for homeless group
“Rough sleepers” at a site in Kallangur have been given a reprieve by Moreton Bay City Council (MBCC).
"Connection" key for prize winner
Redcliffe artist Blair Garland has won the Moreton Bay Art Award and explained the “deeply personal” meanings behind her entry Flesh and Blood 2025.
Phins' fans in fine form
Dolphins romped to another high-scoring victory on Saturday – and how their fans loved it! Picture special.
Planning under way for new school
Moreton Bay's new special school may open in three or four years, giving "enrolment relief" to Pine Rivers Special School.
Roll up rollup - it's showtime!
It’s showtime this week in Dayboro, when town meets country at the “best little country show”.
Boaties warned over new laws
Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) and its partner agencies will start enforcing new lifejacket laws from next week.
