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
'Amazing' response to pink fundraiser
Pink is the colour at Cactus Jack’s on Redcliffe Pde for the highlight of a month-long drive to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.** FREE TO READ **
Landmark for $8m river project
The $8 million Caboolture River Rehabilitation Project has reached a major milestone.
New services for Bribie hospital
Services at the new Bribie Island Satellite Hospital have been expanded to include chemotherapy. ** FREE TO READ **
Golden double at state titles
Grace Swimming Club has two new Queensland Open Water champions – Alia Shaw and Lily Smith, pictured above. ** FREE TO READ **
Medal haul for North Lakes centre
PK Taekwondo, the North Lakes-based martial arts training centre, struck gold, silver and bronze at the Australian National Championships. ** FREE TO READ **
Work starts on new $20m Jungle
Construction has started on the new Jungle Adventure Play - a $20 million, indoor centre expected to open at North Lakes within 12 months.
Smoke warning for eight suburbs
A smoke warning has been issued by the Queensland Fire Service for Narangba and surrounding suburbs due to a bushfire near the industrial area.
Big band special at Wantima
Wantima Country Club will host a major concert to support Mates4Mates, the charity supporting current and former Defence Force members and their families. ** FREE TO READ **
On the ball - at uni and Dolphins
Isaiya Katoa is a typical first-year business student at the University of the Sunshine Coast, living, studying and working in Moreton Bay. But there is one big difference. ** FREE TO READ **
Oysters put to work in Pine River
The first 40 Robust Oyster Baskets (ROBs) have been installed in the upper estuarine reaches of the Pine River in a project to improve the water quality. ** FREE TO READ **
