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
Ella helps Aussies book place in Paris
Ella Connolly, who grew up, went to school and started her athletics career in Moreton Bay, has helped Australia break a 24-year Olympic drought. ** FREE TO READ **
Flying start for Kubler Tennis Court
Grand Slam champion Jason Kubler flew nine hours overnight to be in Mango Hill for a special ceremony on Monday. ** FREE TO READ **
New harbour plan seeks 'middle ground'
An alternative master plan for Scarborough Harbour has been put forward aiming for the “middle ground” between campaigners and the State Government. ** FREE TO READ **
Jason's back on Kubler Court
Grand Slam champion Jason Kubler will, on Monday, return to the Mango Hill tennis court where his career began, for a special match and ceremony. ** FREE TO READ **
Big plans for shopping centre car park
Plans have been lodged to turn a large car park, pictured, in Albany Creek into a childcare centre, shops, health care and veterinary services. ** FREE TO READ **
Rising cost on Moreton Bay's roads
Animal collisions on Moreton Bay’s roads have risen sharply, according to motor claims figures released by RACQ. Here are the worst areas. ** FREE TO READ **
Step up for sick kids with Starlight
Ella, who lives in Moreton Bay, is a thriving nine-year-old who has spent years battling Graves’ Disease. Now she urging us to support the foundation which helped her. ** FREE TO READ **
Podium place for racer Kyle
Redcliffe racer Kyle Evans was back on the podium yesterday after a hard-fought second round of the Australian Formula Open (AFO). ** FREE TO READ **
New frontier opens in fire ant battle
Cutting-edge drones are taking fire-ant treatment to new heights as the national eradication program opens a depot in Caboolture. ** FREE TO READ **
Work begins at new centre
Construction has officially started on a new 150-place childcare centre and swim school in Morayfield. ** FREE TO READ **
