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
Serving up new retirement homes
The former Frawleys Tennis Club site in Rothwell is set to make way for more than 90 retirement units.
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 **
Dan's Olympic challenge for his mum
A Dakabin man is aiming to complete 10 Olympic-distance triathlons this month in honour of his mum, who had a stroke in 2021. ** FREE TO READ **
Demolition set to start next month
Work will soon begin on demolishing Suttons Beach Pavilion after Moreton Bay City Council agreed a work tender of almost $2 million. ** FREE TO READ **
Brendale's new $137m recycling centre
One of Australia’s biggest paper recycling centres is to be built in Brendale, creating more than 250 jobs in construction and when open. ** FREE TO READ **
Defence program inspires RSPCA volunteering
Happy Paws Happy Hearts’ Dakabin (HPHH) Defence Families Program has been life-changing for one Moreton Bay veteran looking for the opportunity to connect with people and animals. Here's the story
Plans lodged for Fields of dreams
The Comiskey Group’s $35 million event and festival site, Coochin Fields, is attracting significant interest, before construction has even started. ** FREE TO READ **
Major change in battle for marina
The long-running battle for Newport Marina has taken a significant turn, with development plans receiving a big boost. ** FREE TO READ **
Stop playing games with $80m project
Mayor Peter Flannery called on the Federal Government to stop using a key project in the City of Moreton Bay in a political 'game' to ease its budget blowout. ** FREE TO READ **
Lottery shock for Petrie woman
A Petrie woman who had always fantasised about visiting The Lott’s headquarters for a big win has finally had that dream come true! ** FREE TO READ **
