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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22 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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22 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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22 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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22 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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22 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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22 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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Fines going up for reckless drivers
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22 June 2026

Fines going up for reckless drivers

Discover the increased fines for reckless driving in the City of Moreton Bay’s Queensland National Parks. Stay updated about the latest penalties.

New student digs plan unveiled
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22 June 2026

New student digs plan unveiled

Plans have been lodged for a new 296-bed student accommodation building in Petrie. ** FREE TO READ **

New fire station to open soon
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22 June 2026

New fire station to open soon

The new $6 million Moreton Bay Central Fire and Rescue Station is on track to open within weeks. Here is when it is expected to be operational. ** FREE TO READ **

Check your tickets - big Bribie Keno winner
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22 June 2026

Check your tickets - big Bribie Keno winner

Check your Keno tickets, Bongaree! A resident or visitor to the region has won a 9 Spot prize worth more than $180,000!

Jet-set for Suncorp grand final
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22 June 2026

Jet-set for Suncorp grand final

Get ready for the showdown! Moreton Bay United clinches NPL Qld Men’s Grand Final spot after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Brisbane City. Now, it's Jets vs. Gold Coast Knights at Suncorp Stadium. Don't miss the action!

Green light for new cancer centre
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22 June 2026

Green light for new cancer centre

Construction will start this month on a new cancer care facility in Caboolture, which is expected to receive its first patients in mid-2024.

New guide to My Health Now
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22 June 2026

New guide to My Health Now

A new form developed by a patient at Caboolture Hospital has been rolled out to provide important health information when it is needed most.

Iona strikes Open Water silver
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22 June 2026

Iona strikes Open Water silver

Iona Hearsum was the toast of Southern Cross Swimming Club after winning silver at the Brisbane Open Water Championships.

Campaigners fear another "tragedy"
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22 June 2026

Campaigners fear another "tragedy"

Campaigners in Clontarf have urged all levels of government to meet them and help prevent a “tragedy waiting to happen”.

Funding to help at-risk suburbs
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22 June 2026

Funding to help at-risk suburbs

Two suburbs will be at the centre of Moreton Bay City Council studies to safeguard communities from coastal erosion, storm tides and rising sea levels.