• Street Spotlight: Donkin St, Scarborough

    Long before it became the residential thoroughfare we know today, Donkin St had a far more modest beginning. An early map from around 1915 shows the street—then called Stuart Street—as little more than a short segment running between Mein Street and Landsborough Avenue. By 1921, the street had been extended to run through from Scarborough Road […]

  • Street Spotlight: Sunnyside Rd, Scarborough

    Sunnyside Rd runs along the first Newport development where streets were deliberately named to evoke sun and sea—a fitting tribute to Scarborough's coastal character. This wasn't accidental poetry; it was a deliberate naming motif that gave the area its seaside-estate feel, one that still resonates today as residents enjoy quick access to beach […]

  • Street Spotlight: Francis Road, Bray Park

    Francis Road stands as a quiet residential thoroughfare in Bray Park, where established homes line a street that has been shaped by decades of suburban growth. The street's character reflects the broader transformation of Bray Park from rural outpost to established suburb, with properties that tell stories of families who have put down roots and […]

  • Beachmere Property Market Snapshot

    134 Bishop Road 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom. Property features are large living areas, with plenty of storage throughout. It also comes with an undercover parking for up to three cars and established easy-care gardens.  19 Trevor Street 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom. This renovated Queenslander includes a wrap-around verandah for enjoying the […]

  • Caboolture Property Market Snapshot

    A COMPARISON OF SALES Below are a range of properties sold and settled in Caboolture recently. They can give an indication of what price range your own property could be in. Markets change quickly in the current climate, points of difference can be magnified and result in a premium, though the ability of the agent to generate multiple offers […]

  • Major Redcliffe Hospital Upgrade Moves Ahead With New Carpark And Services

    Redcliffe Hospital expansion is set to deliver more than 200 new overnight beds and major service upgrades, giving the community one of its biggest health boosts in years. Read: 99.7 Bridge FM to Honour Don Gailer with Station Naming Proposal Community Growth And Hospital Needs The Queensland Government outlined the plan in a recent […]

  • The Top Community Benefits of The Mill’s Major Upgrade

    Early works have started at The Mill in Petrie, marking a major step toward a new precinct linked to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Earthworks and site preparation are now underway. The project is expected to offer long-term benefits for residents beyond the Games. Read: Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre in Petrie Validated as […]

  • 99.7 Bridge FM to Honour Don Gailer with Station Naming Proposal

    Community radio station 99.7 Bridge FM has been recognised for almost twenty years of dedicated volunteer service, as Moreton Bay Council moves to name its Redcliffe base after long-time leader and broadcaster Don Gailer. Read: ‘Illegal’ Street Library in Clontarf Sparks Community Support A Local Voice That Stayed On Air Since […]

  • Hand Injury Forces Zac Watson to End AUSX Season in Redcliffe

    A hand injury sustained during the opening round of the Boost Mobile AUSX Supercross Championship in Redcliffe has forced SX1 rider Zac Watson to withdraw from the remaining rounds of the season as he continues to recover. Read: ‘Illegal’ Street Library in Clontarf Sparks Community Support Injury and Season Impact During the Redcliffe […]

  • Beachmere Water Meters Get Major Upgrade As Unitywater Moves To Improve Accuracy

    Residents in Beachmere are set to see new water meters installed across the suburb as part of Unitywater’s major infrastructure upgrade across the Moreton Bay region. Read: Regional Reset Program Brings New Opportunities for At‑Risk Youth in Caboolture Why Meters Are Being Replaced Unitywater began active rollouts through 2025, with […]

  • Bray Park Pump Station Transformed Into Vibrant Wildlife Mural

    A plain brick pump station in Bray Park has turned into a burst of colour after local artist Daniel Krause painted a large-scale mural featuring native wildlife, bringing art and community pride to one of Unitywater’s essential utility sites. Read: Music Ignites Mango Hill Community Spirit at St Benedict’s College Local Art Brings Life […]

  • North Brisbane Area Sports Results – Nov 7-9

    Sun, November 9, 2025 – Weber WBBL 11 – Women – Match 1 • Brisbane Heat 133   |   Melbourne Renegades 3-66

  • Regional Reset Program Brings New Opportunities for At‑Risk Youth in Caboolture

    Caboolture is set to benefit from the Regional Reset program, a new intensive early intervention initiative aimed at helping young people aged 8 to 17 who are showing signs of disengagement or antisocial behaviour.  Read: ‘Half Are Homeless’: New Caboolture Health Hub Reveals Depth of Local Need The program, delivered by […]

  • Brighton Waterway Gets Help from Oysters

    An innovative trial using shellfish reefs to clean water in the Pine River is showing major promise for the health of waterways flowing past Brighton and into Bramble Bay. Read: Sandgate Residents Urged to Secure Homes Following Property Crimes Nature's Cleaners at Work Photo Credit: Unitywater The project, led by Unitywater in […]

  • Music Ignites Mango Hill Community Spirit at St Benedict’s College

    At St Benedict’s College Mango Hill, music is more than a subject — it has become part of the school’s heartbeat, thanks to the dedication of teacher Michael White. Since joining the college as a founding staff member in 2013, White has helped transform a modest school program into a dynamic music community that continues to grow each year. […]

  • Brisbane Golfer Breaks World Record for Charity

    Brisbane golfer Mick McLoughlin has broken a Guinness World Record after hitting more than 10,392 golf balls in 24 hours at Golf Central near Brisbane Airport to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities. Read: Sandgate Residents Urged to Secure Homes Following Property Crimes Smashing the Record in Brisbane Mick McLoughlin, a […]

  • Rothwell Property Market Snapshot

    36 Waterlilly Court 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms. Comes with a master's bedroom with walk-in robe, ensuite and ceiling fan, three generously sized guest bedrooms, large kitchen with modern appliances, large, fully-fenced yard. 3a Eugenia Avenue 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms. Features include a spacious master retreat with a large walk-in robe and […]

  • Deception Bay Vet and Mum Mariska Kerkhoff Launches Heartfelt Children’s Book

    In Deception Bay, local mum and veterinary surgeon Mariska Kerkhoff has channelled a difficult personal experience into a children’s book that promotes simple, everyday play for families. Her debut picture book, Tiny Tots Adventures at Home, is an illustrated rhyming story that encourages families to use everyday moments for play and […]

  • Brisbane Renews Call for Pet Census as Bracken Ridge Leads in Registrations

    Brisbane officials have renewed the call for household pets to be included in the national census, arguing that better data would help improve local facilities and programs — with suburbs like Bracken Ridge showing how deeply pets are woven into city life. Read: Bracken Ridge Tops Brisbane’s List As City’s Leading Dog Suburb […]

  • Sandgate Residents Urged to Secure Homes Following Property Crimes

    Sandgate residents are being reminded to secure their homes following a series of alleged property crimes that occurred across the bayside suburb on 30 October. Read: Shorter Waits and Scans Closer to Home for Brighton Residents in Major Health Tech Upgrade A 40-year-old Brisbane City man has been charged with 11 offences after police […]

  • Burpengary East Christmas Lights Display Faces $984 Permit Fee

    A popular Christmas lights display in Burpengary East, known online as “Merry Strickland Christmas,” faces a $984 permit fee from the City of Moreton Bay and is now seeking community support to continue this year’s event. Read: Elimbah Development: Feedback Sought on Long-Term Future Background and Context A well-known Burpengary […]

  • ‘Illegal’ Street Library in Clontarf Sparks Community Support

    A Clontarf resident’s street library, once labelled non-compliant, has become a symbol of community spirit after widespread support helped keep it alive. Read: Street Library Resumes Operation in Redcliffe After Permit Obstacle Background and Origin of the Dispute In January 2025, Clontarf resident Melissa Forbes placed a small […]

  • Elimbah Development: Feedback Sought on Long-Term Future

    The rural community of Elimbah has been earmarked to support South East Queensland’s future growth, as the City of Moreton Bay invites residents to share their views on how the 1,500-hectare Elimbah SEQ Development Area should evolve in the coming decades. Locals are being asked what this area means to them, what they value about Elimbah and […]

  • Christmas in Samford Museum: Heritage Gifts for Every Generation

    Nestled in the scenic Samford Valley, a short drive north-west of Brisbane, the Samford Museum is a popular local attraction. Operated entirely by volunteers, the museum displays items from the region’s early farming, schooling and railway history. Beyond its collection of artefacts, the museum shop sells local history books, DVDs and […]

  • Gateway Motorway Upgrade from Bracken Ridge to Pine River Reaches Next Milestone

    A major upgrade to one of Brisbane’s busiest transport corridors is moving ahead with a Design and Construct contract awarded for the Gateway Motorway upgrade from Bracken Ridge to Pine River. Read: Bracken Ridge Motorists to Benefit from Gateway-Bruce Upgrade The milestone marks the next phase of the Gateway to Bruce Upgrade […]

  • Redcliffe Named a Growth Hotspot in McGrath Report 2026

    Redcliffe has once again captured national attention, with property expert John McGrath naming the seaside suburb among Queensland’s top picks for growth in 2026. The McGrath Report 2026 identifies Redcliffe as a “standout for both lifestyle and long‑term investment.” Read: Redcliffe Peninsula Line: A Community on Track for […]

  • Caboolture State School Furniture Finds New Life Helping Students Overseas

    Caboolture State School has offered it surplus classroom furniture to Rotary Australia’s Repurposing Equipment (RARE) program, giving the items a second life. Read: AI Writing Program Lifts NAPLAN Results at Caboolture School When the school had surplus desks and chairs, Business Manager Paula Connolly contacted the Rotary Club of […]

  • $4.1-M Revamp to Transform Netball Facilities at Les Hughes Sporting Complex

    Bray Park’s Les Hughes Sporting Complex is set for a significant transformation, with a $4.1 million upgrade confirmed for its netball facilities. The investment will deliver a modern clubhouse, replacing the building that has served the local netball community for more than 40 years, and is expected to support over 2,000 members across 15 […]

  • Oyster Reefs Bring New Hope to Murrumba Downs and Griffin Waterways

    Hundreds of special baskets filled with recycled oyster shells are creating a 'living filter' in the Pine River, giving the local ecosystem near Murrumba Downs and Griffin a much-needed boost. Read: Bracken Ridge Motorists to Benefit from Gateway-Bruce Upgrade The project, a first of its kind for Australia, began almost two years ago. It is […]

  • Redcliffe to Brisbane by Ferry? Bay Cats and Air Taxis in Bold City Plan

    Self-flying air taxis taking off from Redcliffe and high-capacity metros connecting Scarborough are key features of an ambitious new strategy to prepare the City of Moreton Bay for a population of one million. Read: Redcliffe Researcher Runs 50km Daily To Support Para-Athletes Redcliffe residents could one day swap their car commute for a […]

  • Sandgate-Redcliffe Cricketers Selected for Queensland Under-19 Training Squad

    Three players from the Sandgate-Redcliffe District Cricket Club have been included in Queensland’s Under-19 training squad. The squad is currently midway into an eight-week training program before final selections are made for the line-up to compete in the Under-19 National Championships to be held in Perth in December. Read: Shorter Waits […]

  • Bribie Island Marks Start of Turtle Nesting Season With Giant Beach Display

    More than 300 people gathered on Woorim Beach to form a giant turtle shape, marking the start of Bribie Island’s turtle nesting season and raising awareness about endangered turtles that depend on the island’s dunes.  Read: The $20m Question: Can Human Engineering Save Bribie Island from the Sea? Organised by the Bribie Island […]

  • Narangba Train Station Adds 100 Car Parks to Meet Rising Demand

    Commuters in Narangba will soon see relief from packed train station car parks, with work underway to add more than 100 new spaces and improve safety features at the busy northside facility. Read: North Lakes Faces Another Choice Over its Former Golf Course Early works began in September on vacant rail corridor land off Main Street, […]

  • Ferny Hills Woman Hospitalised After Collision With Defence Force Vehicle

    A Ferny Hills woman was transported to hospital following a collision between her vehicle and an Australian Defence Force truck on Wednesday afternoon. Read: Safety Boost for Motorists as Strathpine–Samford Road Upgrades Wrap Up Emergency services responded to reports of a multi-vehicle incident on Samford Road, near the intersection with […]

  • Redcliffe Researcher Runs 50km Daily To Support Para-Athletes

    A University of Queensland researcher and occupational therapist from Redcliffe is taking on a 50-day challenge to raise funds for a program that supports athletes with disabilities across Brisbane. Read: Mousetrap Theatre Takes The Stage At Redcliffe’s Sutton Centre Inspiring Effort From A Redcliffe Researcher Redcliffe occupational […]

  • 'Half Are Homeless': New Caboolture Health Hub Reveals Depth of Local Need

    Hundreds of women and girls in Caboolture, particularly those facing homelessness or domestic violence, are finding a safe space and free medical care at the newly operating Wellspring Health Hub. Read: Caboolture Pool And Fitness Centre Sparks Community Support For Locals In Need A Focus on Critical Need Photo Credit: Wellspring Women […]

  • Redcliffe Cancer Patients to Get Vital Care Closer to Home

    Hundreds of Redcliffe residents facing cancer will soon receive life-saving radiation treatment locally as construction begins on a new, highly accessible oncology centre in the community. Read: Clontarf Beach State School Marks 75th Anniversary with Festivities and Memories A New Era for Local Treatment Photo Credit: GenesisCare The […]

  • Bracken Ridge Motorists to Benefit from Gateway-Bruce Upgrade

    Motorists in Bracken Ridge are set to see one of Queensland’s busiest transport corridors transformed, following the confirmation of a Gateway to Bruce Upgrade (G2BU) worth $2 billion. The project will widen lanes, ease bottlenecks at Pine River, and improve safety for more than 150,000 daily motorists travelling between Brisbane and the […]

  • Dayboro Skate Park Upgrade to Begin Mid-2025

    Dayboro will see its skate park upgraded with a new design that caters to all ages and abilities, with construction expected to be completed by January 2026. Read: Living Side by Side: Élan Warner Puts Wildlife First Background and Context The Dayboro Skate Park upgrade is part of a wider program that covers 23 skate park facilities […]

  • Caboolture Pool And Fitness Centre Sparks Community Support For Locals In Need

    Caboolture Pool and Fitness Centre has become a drop-off point for urgent community aid, collecting blankets, toiletries and non-perishable food to support local residents facing financial hardship. Read: Caboolture Choir Searches for New Leader to Guide 30-Year Legacy Community Response Grows Quickly The donation drive began in October […]