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 **
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And this year's winners are ....
The Pumicestone Small Businesses of the Year have been revealed in a gala ceremony at Bribie Island RSL. Winners and pictures ** FREE TO READ **
Work to start on $176m upgrade
Designs are being finalised and work on the Linkfield Road Overpass upgrade is set to start in coming months. Check out the designs. ** FREE TO READ **
Final countdown for Tillies' trio
Cortnee Vine, Teagan Micah and Sharn Freier are within touching distance of flying the flag for Moreton Bay at the Paris Olympic Games. ** FREE TO READ **
Full steam ahead at Lilywood
Lilywood Landings – the first residential community in the new city of Waraba (formerly Caboolture West) – is set for its first blocks ready by the end of this year. ** FREE TO READ **
Firies call for winter home safety
Firefighters are warning residents in the City of Moreton Bay to stay vigilant when warming up this winter. ** FREE TO READ **
Raptors' record for national titles
Moreton Bay Raptors, based at Deception Bay, will have a record number of players at the National Gridiron Championships, which start this weekend. ** FREE TO READ **
New plans for popular park
Plans are being drawn up to tackle growing problems with drainage and the high-water table at a Mango Hill park. ** FREE TO READ **
Tydal launch for new apartments
Tydal Woody Point, the latest Moreton Bay development by Traders in Purple, has today started VIP sales of its waterfront apartments. ** FREE TO READ **
Billionaire helps solve Wamuran mystery
The 80-year-old mystery of exactly what happened to Wamuran resident Russell Grigg is over - thanks to an Australian billionaire. ** FREE TO READ **
Last orders for Dude and Duke
Dude and Duke Beer Hall, on Deception Bay Rd, will close its doors for the last time at the end of next week. ** FREE TO READ **
