Suburbs / Pine Rivers

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
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21 June 2026

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
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21 June 2026

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
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21 June 2026

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
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21 June 2026

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
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21 June 2026

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
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21 June 2026

"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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Moreton Bay City Council taking shape after Local Government Elections
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21 June 2026

Moreton Bay City Council taking shape after Local Government Elections

The make-up of the next Moreton Bay City Council is becoming clearer - though not confirmed - after unofficial preliminary counts in the Local Government Elections. ** LATEST FIGURES - FREE TO READ **

Luger hangs up his leash
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21 June 2026

Luger hangs up his leash

Police Dog (PD) Luger has retired after seven years’ service, almost exclusively in the Moreton Police District. ** FREE TO READ **

New service in HAART of Moreton Bay
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21 June 2026

New service in HAART of Moreton Bay

A new service helping those with age-related medical conditions is making “a big difference” in Moreton Bay, according to the first patient. ** FREE TO READ **

Latest from Moreton Bay City Council divisions in Local Government Elections
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21 June 2026

Latest from Moreton Bay City Council divisions in Local Government Elections

The polling booths have closed and the counting has started in the 2024 Local Government Elections – with seven positions up for grabs on Moreton Bay City Council. ** FREE UPDATES HERE **

New recruits posted to Moreton Bay
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21 June 2026

New recruits posted to Moreton Bay

Moreton Police District has been boosted by the arrival of 10 First Year Constables (FYCs) who will be based at six stations across our region. ** FREE TO READ **

School nets Firebirds' star trio
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21 June 2026

School nets Firebirds' star trio

The fast-growing netball program at Southern Cross Catholic College has been given a major boost – a visit by three of Queensland’s top players. ** FREE TO READ **

Heavy-hitting combat coming to Moreton Bay
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21 June 2026

Heavy-hitting combat coming to Moreton Bay

The Abbeystowe Challenger Clash – Buhurt International - an inaugural two-day, full-contact, heavy-hitting, combat event - is coming to Moreton Bay on May 25-26. ** FREE TO READ **

Bin Bypass' can-do expansion plans
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21 June 2026

Bin Bypass' can-do expansion plans

Bin Bypass, a social enterprise based at Ferny Hills, is now rolling out a new landfill diversion scheme across Queensland. ** FREE TO READ **

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21 June 2026

Hundreds charged in Moreton Police District

Police have charged 667 people with around 1195 offences in the Moreton district since a high-visibility policing operation began in March last year.

Where to vote in Saturday's Moreton Bay City Council elections
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21 June 2026

Where to vote in Saturday's Moreton Bay City Council elections

Fifty-five polling booths will open on Saturday for residents to vote in the Moreton Bay City Council elections. Here’s the complete list. ** FREE TO READ **