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
Satellite hospitals hit six-figure landmark
New data shows Queensland’s satellite hospitals – including those at Caboolture, Bribie and Kallangur – have reached a major milestone.
'Priority' given for Waraba plans
Waraba, formerly known as Caboolture West, will be the 36th Priority Development Area in Queensland, unlocking land for 30,000 new homes and an estimated 70,000 new residents.
Beach-front tree deliberately poisoned
A huge Norfolk Pine tree on Redcliffe’s foreshore has been deliberately poisoned and is in danger of being cut down.
Multi-million dollar plans for marina
Plans have been unveiled for a multi-million dollar upgrade to Spinnaker Sound Marina, beside the mainland entrance to Bribie Island Bridge.
Ace helps Zach to stunning victory
What a difference a year made for Zach Maxwell. Twelve months ago, he needed a “special invite” to play in the Optilease Redcliffe Pro-Am. On Friday he won it!
When to watch our Paris Olympians
Ten athletes will carry the hopes of Moreton Bay into the Paris Olympic Games, which start on Wednesday. Here's when you can see them.
Work to start on highway upgrade
Work is set to start this week on stage one the Bruce Highway upgrade between Dohles Rocks Rd and Anzac Ave.
Work starts on four-million litre upgrade
Unitywater has started work to increase the capacity of Burpengary East Wastewater Treatment Plant by 30 per cent to meet population growth.
First land release at new city
The first blocks of land in our region’s new city of Waraba, formerly Caboolture West, are set to be released at Lilywood Landings next week.
High hopes for Moreton Bay's Olympic stars
Australia’s Olympic swimming team will have two Moreton Bay spearheads leading the race for gold in Paris.
