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
Kick-off for new $22m sports complex
The ribbon has officially been cut on Moreton Bay’s new $22 million football fields and clubhouses at South Pine Sports Complex in Brendale. ** FREE TO READ **
Mitchell's ready for Open test
Mitchell James, from Burpengary East, will fly south this week to take on the world’s top tennis players at the Australian Open PWII Championships. ** FREE TO READ **
Plans for new 'affordable housing'
Plans have been lodged by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service for new “affordable social housing” in Deception Bay. ** FREE TO READ **
Waterways: Good, but challenges ahead
The City of Moreton Bay should be “absolutely proud” of its results in the latest Healthy Land and Water Report Card, Mayor Peter Flannery says. ** FREE TO READ **
Brotherly banter turns into $1m win!
A Warner man who joked with his brother about being this week's mystery $1 million Gold Lotto winner, was shocked to find out, it was him! ** FREE TO READ **
Check your tickets! $1m Warner win
A Warner resident or visitor scored a sweet $1 million treat in last night’s Monday & Wednesday Gold Lotto draw - but may be unaware of their win! ** FREE TO READ **
NAG takes marina battle to court
Newport Action Group (NAG) has lodged an appeal against a decision which may lead to a multi-million dollar hotel development in the suburb’s marina. ** FREE TO READ **
Striding towards safer crossing
Work will start soon on making it safer for pedestrians to cross at the roundabout on Anzac Ave and Marine Pde in Redcliffe. ** FREE TO READ **
Minister's message to residents
Transport Minister Bart Mellish says he had a “positive meeting” with protesters fighting the proposed route of the Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA) Stage 4. ** FREE TO READ **
Key dates in council elections
Candidates are starting to throw their hats into the ring ahead of the Moreton Bay City Council elections in March. ** FREE TO READ **
