Redcliffe & Surrounds

Well-known as a family-friendly holiday destination with calm beaches, the Redcliffe Peninsula is a popular seaside region.

The Redcliffe Peninsula comprises of suburbs; Redcliffe, Margate, Woody Point, Scarborough, Kippa-Ring, Clontarf, Newport and Rothwell.

Things to do in Redcliffe and surrounds:

Action plans to tackle hooning
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16 July 2026

Action plans to tackle hooning

Action Against Hooning is calling for tougher measures to tackle hooning in Moreton Bay, with residents proposing a three-point plan to improve road safety.

Helping shape leaders of tomorrow
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16 July 2026

Helping shape leaders of tomorrow

Discover how Redcliffe State High School’s Leadership Aspirant Program is helping shape the leaders of tomorrow by building confidence, leadership skills, community engagement and real-world experience for Year 11 students.

Honouring peninsula’s top businesses
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16 July 2026

Honouring peninsula’s top businesses

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli joined business leaders at the 2026 Redcliffe Business Awards, celebrating outstanding local businesses across 10 categories and recognising excellence on the peninsula.

Brisbane Whale Watching launches milestone 30th season
16 July 2026

Brisbane Whale Watching launches milestone 30th season

Brisbane Whale Watching launches its 30th season from Redcliffe on June 6, offering daily tours across Moreton Bay to see humpback whales during migration, with award-winning local operators sharing unforgettable wildlife encounters through winter.

Tuning up for Bee Gees flash mob
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16 July 2026

Tuning up for Bee Gees flash mob

Redcliffe will host Moreton Bay’s first Bee Gees kazoo flash mob at Bee Gees Way on June 21 for Make Music Day. Free workshops across the region will prepare participants to join a global celebration of music in public spaces.

Record falls on hospital Giving Day
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16 July 2026

Record falls on hospital Giving Day

Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital Giving Day raised a record $225,000, supporting vital hospital projects. The six-year fundraiser has now topped $1.2M, funding palliative care upgrades to improve comfort, dignity and support for patients and families.

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From council customer service to urban assaults
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16 July 2026

From council customer service to urban assaults

Private Will Yet Foy’s day job is with Moreton Bay Council but, as a reservist rifleman deployed on Exercise Talisman Sabre (TS21), he’s been in action conducting urban assault training in North Queensland.

TOKYO OLYMPICS: Day 9 action, results
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16 July 2026

TOKYO OLYMPICS: Day 9 action, results

It’s a big day for two of our four local Olympians who are in action in Tokyo today with Cameron Smith and Evania Pelite beginning their quests for gold

TOKYO OLYMPICS: Day 8 action, results
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16 July 2026

TOKYO OLYMPICS: Day 8 action, results

Just one of our local Olympians will be on the Olympic stage today in an important Pool B match in Tokyo. Follow Renee Taylor and the Hockeyroos' fortunes right here.

Festival launches with free party
16 July 2026

Festival launches with free party

Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival will kick-off on July 30 with a free launch party for the community. Here’s everything you need to know about the event.

Double act eyes the big stage
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16 July 2026

Double act eyes the big stage

The Kepu twins have played rugby league together since they were in under-15s, progressing to the Warriors academy system and making the journey across the ditch to learn what they can from the Dolphins this year. They talk about leaving home and where they're hoping rugby league will take them.

20 new COVID cases - but only one in community

Queensland has recorded 20 new COVID cases in the last 24 hours – but 19 of those are on a bulk carrier off the state’s north coast.

Unearthing the region’s culinary wonders
16 July 2026

Unearthing the region’s culinary wonders

Alastair McLeod is a celebrity chef with a passion for local produce and the Tastes of Moreton Bay. He’ll be spruiking the best the region has to offer at this weekend’s Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival.

Smith 'really excited' at chance to wear green and gold
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16 July 2026

Smith 'really excited' at chance to wear green and gold

Cameron Smith has played in the world’s greatest golf tournaments, on the world’s greatest courses in front of global TV audiences. But this week, in Tokyo, will be different.

Mum's joy as Kaylee McKeown wins Olympic gold
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16 July 2026

Mum's joy as Kaylee McKeown wins Olympic gold

Sharon McKeown admitted she did not sleep well last night ahead of her daughter Kaylee’s bid for Olympic gold today. But those nerves turned to joy, just before noon,

See Dominique Rizzo at festival
16 July 2026

See Dominique Rizzo at festival

Celebrity chef Dominique Rizzo will be cooking up a storm at Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival this weekend. She chats to us about her love of cooking, local ingredients and keeping it simple.