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
Controversial golf course plan withdrawn
Plans for a retirement village and aged care facility on the former North Lakes golf course land, have been withdrawn, one day before it was to go before Moreton Bay City Councillors! ** FREE TO READ **
Revving up for Island Magic
Redcliffe driver Kyle Evans is preparing for one of the biggest tests of his 10-year racing career. ** FREE TO READ **
Community groups from the City of Moreton Bay are among the 11 to receive grants from Unitywater’s annual Community Grants program.
Help to save broken lives
Carinity, the care organisation with clients and services in this region, is appealing for help to get broken lives back on track. ** FREE TO READ **
Major boost for CADA services
CADA, the Centre Against Domestic Abuse based in Caboolture, will receive an extra $113,000 per year to support its services across the City of Moreton Bay. ** FREE TO READ **
Major expansion plan at YMCA
Plans have been lodged for a new 47-unit development of “affordable housing for women over the age of 55”, in Mango Hill. ** FREE TO READ **
"Common sense prevailed" says Mayor
Major projects in the City of Moreton Bay have escaped cuts in the Federal Government’s infrastructure review, to the delight of Mayor Peter Flannery. ** FREE TO READ **
Caregiver Nicole up for national award
Nicole Moreton, from Margate, will carry Queensland’s hopes at tonight’s Home Instead Australian CAREGiver of the Year awards in Sydney. ** FREE TO READ **
Brushing up on Safe Rooms
Businesses and residents are helping the Zonta Club of Redcliffe prepare three safe rooms for some of the City of Moreton Bay's most vulnerable people. ** FREE TO READ **
Coffee with Small Business minister
Queensland’s Minister for Small Business Di Farmer is the guest speaker at Mark Ryan’s final Small Business Network Coffee Catch Up for 2023.
