Griffin
About Griffin
Griffin is a coastal suburb on the North Pine River and surrounded by neighbouring suburbs Murrumba Downs and Mango Hill. Containing both residential and agricultural land as well as recreational boating and fishing facilities along the shores of the North Pine River.
Osprey House Environment Centre is a well-known tourist attraction located in Griffin. From the viewing platforms, nature-lovers can enjoy the ambience of the natural environment and there is so much wildlife inhabiting the area – just see how many you can spot!
Things to see and do In Griffin
- Osprey House Environmental Centre
- Dohles Rocks boat ramp and playground
- Hays Inlet
- Bray Farm Park (Harry Potter Park)
History of Griffin
The origin of the suburb name is from the Griffin family who migrated to Australia from the Orkney Islands off the northern coast of Scotland.
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 **
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 **
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.
The Latest
Day for black caps and gowns
It's graduation day tomorrow for hundreds of students at the Moreton Bay and Caboolture campuses of the University of the Sunshine Coast. ** FREE TO READ **
"Missing link" for those fleeing DV
DV Community Matters, a new charity to help victims of domestic violence in this region, will be launched in Lawnton on Saturday. Here's how you can help. ** FREE TO READ **
Matildas call for inform Sharn
Sharn Freier, the former Pine Rivers and Moreton Bay United player, as been called into the Australian women's Matildas squad for the first time. ** FREE TO READ **
Wilson "split second" from world title, says Valdez
Liam Wilson will fly back to Australia with a two-time world champion urging him not to give up on his dream. ** FREE TO READ **
Anzac Day invite from veterans hub
Lives Well Lived welcomes veterans and their families to join special Anzac Day activities at its Caboolture Hub to honour “the service and sacrifice of our defence forces”.
Police warning for party planners
Police have urged residents across the City of Moreton Bay to register their parties and be aware of out-of-control event legislation. ** FREE TO READ **
$1 million upgrade officially open
New sheltered tiered seating and a view area have been officially opened at Kinsellas Sports Complex, the home of North Lakes United. ** FREE TO READ **
Liam ready to "settle the score"
The training and talking are over. Liam Wilson - born in Redcliffe, lives at Caboolture and trains with All Star Boxing Academy, Lawnton - is counting down the hours to his second crack at a world title. ** FREE TO READ **
All Moreton Bay City Council winners declared in Local Government Elections
The winners in all seven positions up for grabs on Moreton Bay City Council, have now been formally declared. Latest figures ** FREE TO READ **
$150,000 'ray of sunshine' for Beachmere man
A Beachmere man says his $150,000 win in a Keno draw this week is a much-needed ray of sunshine after being in-and-out of hospital over the past year. ** FREE TO READ **
