- Bracken Ridge Ladybirds Celebrate 35 Years of Friendship and Community Support
The Ladybirds social group in Bracken Ridge has celebrated 35 years of friendship and community support, marking the milestone with a gathering that reflects decades of connection among local women. Read: Years of Patience Pay Off as Bracken Ridge Man Scoops Major Windfall From A Simple Idea to A Lasting Group The Ladybirds in Bracken […]
- Haley Cobb Heads to National Final with Focus on Cancer Prevention and Mental Health
Haley Cobb has spent five years turning a love of pageantry into something much larger than a crown, and this month the 28-year-old Narangba resident steps onto the national stage as one of eight finalists in the Ms Galaxy Australia division of the 2026 Australia Galaxy Pageants National Final. Read: Mango Hill Families Score Major Win With […]
- A Redcliffe Daughter Returns to Mark a Moment 25 Years in the Making
Redcliffe Hospital's palliative care unit has officially opened its refurbished lounge, garden courtyard and children's play area, completing a transformation funded by the Moreton Bay community and delivering the kind of spaces that make an unbearable time feel, even briefly, a little more like home. Read: Easter Extravaganza Returns to […]
- Two Sandgate Brothers Who Went to War and Came Home
When Laurient (Laurie) and Felix Kempster sailed out of Sydney on the troopship Medic on 12 December 1916, they left behind their parents, Leonard and Rosina, and seven younger siblings in Sandgate. Both returned. Not every family from this stretch of Moreton Bay shore was so fortunate. Read: WNBA Superstar Angel Reese Invests as Brisbane […]
- Couple Mark 25 Years by Raising 134th Guide Dog
Barry and Lis Foat of Bald Hills have spent the past 25 years raising guide dogs for Guide Dogs Queensland, nurturing around 135 dogs into the early stages of a journey that has given independence, confidence and companionship to vision-impaired people across the state. Read: Dog Squad Search In Brighton Leads To Charges After Vehicle Incident […]
- Mango Hill Families Score Major Win With Local Pub Entertainment Hub
Families in the Mango Hill community are reclaiming their school holiday sanity as the local tavern transforms into a premier entertainment hub designed to keep children engaged while parents relax in the beer garden. Read: Newly Built Griffin Childcare Centre to Go Under the Hammer as Demand for Places Soars A New Standard for Local Play […]
- Magic Shows and Character Visits Headline Bribie Island Holiday Calendar
The Bribie Island Hotel is transforming the traditional pub experience into a full-scale community playground to help local parents keep their children entertained for free during the Easter school holidays. Read: Bribie Island Duo Proves Lightning Strikes Twice A New Way to Holiday at the Local Photo Credit: Supplied The move to bring […]
- Kelly Bros Store Dayboro: The History of a Local Icon
Long before Dayboro had a supermarket, a chemist, or a paved road, the Kelly family were already open for business. Kelly Bros Store ran for more than 70 years, from 1912 until 1985, operated by three generations of one family. Read: Samford Valley Community’s History Inspires New Dayboro Skate Park From Londonderry to Dayboro: The […]
- A Century On, Redcliffe’s Anzac Memorial Avenue Still Tells Its Story
Redcliffe is reflecting on the 100-year legacy of Anzac Memorial Avenue, recognising the historic roadway linking Petrie and the coastal suburb as both a tribute to fallen soldiers and an enduring part of the region’s identity. Read: Redcliffe Dragon Boat Teams Build Form Ahead Of April Nationals A Century-Old Tribute That Still […]
- ANZAC Day Services in North Brisbane
North Brisbane will host a strong lineup of dawn services, marches, and commemorations this ANZAC Day, 25 April 2026, bringing together local communities, veterans, and RSL sub-branches. Kedron–Wavell Dawn Service 5:00 AM – 6:30 AM | Lutwyche Cemetery (War Graves Section)Find out more A solemn dawn service held among the war […]
- Proposed Narangba Precinct Changes Near Consultation Stage
Residents in Moreton Bay are set to have their say on a major industrial proposal, as plans for the Narangba Innovation Precinct move closer to public consultation. Read: Narangba Train Station Adds 100 Car Parks to Meet Rising Demand The City of Moreton Bay is preparing a planning scheme amendment that would support new industrial activity […]
- Caboolture Mum Sarah Gutzke Lands National Kmart Campaign After TikTok Catches the Brand's Eye
Caboolture mother-of-two Sarah Gutzke has gone from posting everyday mum content on TikTok to appearing on national billboards, after Kmart spotted her social media presence and invited her to front its March Apparel campaign. Read: Caboolture Leads Queensland Property Boom as Buyers Chase Space Over Prestige Sarah, who works as Head of […]
- Dayboro Scout Den Upgrade Underway As $500k Refurbishment Starts
Refurbishment works have begun at the Dayboro Scout Hall, marking the start of a $500,000 upgrade to restore and modernise the well-used community space supporting local youth activities. Read: Dayboro Scout Hall To Undergo $500k Refurbishment To Support Local Youth Works Begin On Dayboro Scout Hall Upgrade The Dayboro Scout Hall has […]
- Remembering the Cash Brothers: Samford Village’s Quiet Tribute
In the quiet streets of Samford Village, the memory of four local brothers who served in World War I continues to hold deep meaning for the community more than a century later. Read: Creative Samford Brings Arts Trail Back to Samford Valley Family Ties and Early Settlement The Cash brothers — Percival, Frank, Frederick, and Bartley […]
- Local Icon Samford Garage Marks a Century With Community Event
Samford Garage, a long-running family-owned workshop in Samford Village, is marking 100 years in business after serving generations of local drivers from its site on Mount Glorious Road. Read: Samford Facility Breeds Insects to Battle Invasive Weeds in Moreton Bay The milestone will be celebrated on Sunday, 12 April 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 […]
- Main St and Junction St Development Dispute in Samford Village Reaches Key Stage
A long-running legal fight over a proposed commercial development in Samford Village has reached a critical stage, with a court now considering whether a project at the town’s main roundabout should proceed — a decision that could shape the future look and feel of the community. Read: Samford Village Locals Rally to Defend Town Character […]
- Highvale’s Past Shaped by Soldiers Who Tried to Start Again
Long before it became the rural community locals know today, Highvale was once part of a national plan to settle returned Australian soldiers on farmland after World War I, but many of those men were unable to remain on the land they were promised. A Plan to Rebuild Lives After War In the years following World War I, Australia faced a […]
- Trades in the Samford Valley Area
The Samford Valley Area Trades Showcase Proudly Supported by:Creightons & Sons Plumbing and GasLiverpool Garage DoorsLyatt FencingPlumbing issues rarely arrive at a convenient time—and often start small before escalating into expensive problems. A slow-draining sink, a leaking tap, or inconsistent hot water can seem minor, but […]
- Brighton Foreshore Parklands Upgrade to Begin This Month
Construction on the next stage of the Brighton Foreshore Parklands project is set to begin in April, bringing new accessible paths, picnic areas, a beach access ramp and a new amenities block to two of the foreshore's most visited recreation spots. Read: Brighton Foreshore Pathways, Picnic Spots, and Access to be Improved Works at the 12th […]
- Ferny Grove Veterinarian Joins First Vets Beyond Borders Mission to Papua New Guinea
Dr Corinne Lendon is preparing to travel to Papua New Guinea as part of the first Vets Beyond Borders mission to the country, contributing to a volunteer effort delivering veterinary care and community education in areas with limited access to animal health services. Read: New Moreton Bay Parking Patrol Vehicle Draws Attention in Albany Creek […]
- North Lakes Drivers Face New High-Tech Parking Patrols
A sophisticated new patrol vehicle is now roaming North Lakes to catch drivers who overstay time limits using automatic number plate recognition and high-resolution cameras. Read: Joyner Manhunt Continues After Alleged Police Car Ramming Starting this week, the council is changing how it monitors local streets to keep traffic moving and help […]
- Beachmere Boaters Caught Off Guard by Tiny Stowaway at Sea
A routine day on the water took a sharp turn for Beachmere boaters when a sugar glider emerged from the folds of a sail in the middle of Moreton Bay, turning a simple trip into a rescue story with a very local heart. Read: Bribie Island Volunteers Help Thousands of Turtles Reach the Ocean The incident happened in late March 2026, after the […]
- Caboolture Leads Queensland Property Boom as Buyers Chase Space Over Prestige
Caboolture has become Queensland’s busiest property market, with more homes changing hands there than anywhere else in the state — a sign that buyers are turning to the Moreton Bay suburb for space, flexibility and long-term value rather than traditional city prestige. Read: New Patrol Vehicle Brings Smarter Parking Enforcement to […]
- Redcliffe Included in Rollout of High-Tech Parking Patrol Vehicle Across Moreton Bay
Redcliffe is among the key locations where a new high-tech parking patrol vehicle is now operating across Moreton Bay, targeting overstaying and illegally parked vehicles in regulated zones. Read: Redcliffe Dragon Boat Teams Build Form Ahead Of April Nationals Redcliffe Among Key Areas Under New Monitoring System The patrol vehicle is […]
- New Moreton Bay Parking Patrol Vehicle Draws Attention in Albany Creek
Albany Creek is part of the wider Moreton Bay conversation after a new high-tech parking patrol vehicle began operating in regulated zones to detect overstays and illegal parking. Read: James Drysdale Reserve to Become Major Sports Hub in Moreton Bay Albany Creek Attention Turns to Smarter Parking Checks The new patrol vehicle is fitted […]
- Bribie Island Duo Proves Lightning Strikes Twice
A Bribie Island couple has redefined the meaning of luck by securing a massive $4.8 million windfall that will pay them $20,000 every month for the next two decades. Read: Caboolture Big Fish Coles Ranks Second in Queensland as State Cracks National Top Three for Easter Buns A Life Changing Commute Photo Credit: Supplied The local […]
- Hundreds Flock to Waraba's First Display Village Opening
Waraba's emergence as Queensland's next major city hit a visible milestone when around 600 people turned out to celebrate the grand opening of the Lilywood Landings Display Village, the first of its kind in the new city taking shape within the City of Moreton Bay. Read: Waraba Welcomes First Residents as New City Takes Shape The […]
- Redcliffe Dragon Boat Teams Build Form Ahead Of April Nationals
Redcliffe dragon boat teams are building strong form ahead of April’s national championships at Lake Kawana after delivering multiple podium finishes and finals appearances at recent Queensland events. Read: Redcliffe Pitcher Patrick Crotty Makes History With Major League Signing Redcliffe Crews Step Up Ahead Of Lake Kawana With the […]
- Redcliffe Pitcher Patrick Crotty Makes History With Major League Signing
Redcliffe’s own Patrick Crotty has become the first Australian player to secure a professional Major League Baseball contract for the 2026 season by signing with the world-renowned Philadelphia Phillies. Read: Suttons Beach Rotunda Relocation Signals Change for Redcliffe Foreshore A Legacy on the Diamond Photo Credit: Patrick Crotty/ […]
- Bribie Island Volunteers Help Thousands of Turtles Reach the Ocean
More than 4,600 baby turtles have made it safely to the ocean on Bribie Island, thanks to a group of local volunteers working daily to protect nests along one of Queensland’s most popular beach destinations. Read: Bribie Island Marks Start of Turtle Nesting Season With Giant Beach Display The effort took place during the 2025–26 nesting […]
- Before the Lifts and the Overpass, There Was This Shed at Burpengary Station
When Burpengary station reopened in late 2024 after an eight-month closure, commuters returned to new lifts, a new overpass, raised platforms and a reconfigured carpark. Among all of it, one structure was deliberately retained: the concrete shelter shed on the platform. It has been standing there for more than 107 years and, thanks to a deliberate […]
- New Patrol Vehicle Brings Smarter Parking Enforcement to Caboolture and Moreton Bay
A new parking patrol vehicle equipped with number plate recognition technology is now operating across Moreton Bay, including Caboolture, to help manage overstaying and illegal parking in the region's busiest town centres. Read: Moreton Bay’s Award-Winning Wildlife Network Puts Bribie and Morayfield on the Map The vehicle uses […]
- Moreton Bay's Award-Winning Wildlife Network Puts Bribie and Morayfield on the Map
A wildlife road safety network that includes dedicated monitoring sites at Bribie Island and Morayfield has earned national recognition, with the Australasian Network for Ecology and Transportation (ANET) presenting City of Moreton Bay its Project Award for the Green Infrastructure Network Delivery Program. Read: Bribie Island On Demand […]
- Moreton Bay Wildlife Road Safety Network Wins National Recognition
A wildlife road safety network spanning more than 3,800 kilometres of roads across the Moreton Bay region has received a national project award from the peak body for ecology and transportation research. Read: Pine Rivers Honour Gates In Kallangur: A Century Of Local Remembrance The Australasian Network for Ecology and Transportation (ANET) […]
- Joyner Manhunt Continues After Alleged Police Car Ramming
A police manhunt remains under way in Joyner after a man allegedly rammed a police car and ran from the scene, triggering a search involving air and ground crews. Read: Final Phase Of Lakes Vista Office Park To Begin In North Lakes Search Begins On Youngs Crossing Road In Joyner Police allege the incident unfolded on Youngs Crossing Road […]
- Albany Creek Swimmers Prepare for Major Aquatic Centre Overhaul
Thousands of local lap swimmers and families in Albany Creek are bracing for a massive logistical reshuffle as the officials initiate a top-to-bottom refurbishment of their highly trafficked aquatic centre. Read: Ball and Doggett’s New Experience Hub in Brendale Brings the Future of Print to Brisbane’s North The Scope of the Overhaul […]
- Dorothy Kathleen Greenup: A Redcliffe Family's Wartime Story
Long before Redcliffe became the peninsula community it is today, a number of families had already put down roots and taken part in its early civic life. The Greenups were one of them. Dorothy Kathleen Greenup, born in Stanthorpe on 7 March 1895, is among the family members whose story has been recorded. Dorothy was the daughter of Edgar […]
- Moreton Bay Area Sports Results 27-29 March 2026
FQPL1 Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 3• North Lakes United 4 | Moreton City Excelsior 0 Saturday, March 28, 2026 (AJ Kelly Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 3• Peninsula Power 2 | Virginia United 1 Saturday, March 28, 2026 (Cornubia Park) – FQPL1 – Women – Round […]
- North Brisbane Area Sports Results 27-29 March 2026
AFL Saturday, March 28, 2026 (Marvel Stadium, Melbourne) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 3• St Kilda 80 11.14 | Brisbane Lions 113 17.11 FQPL1 Saturday, March 28, 2026 (Amcal Arena) – FQPL1 – Men – Round • Redlands United 5 | North Star 0 Saturday, March 28, 2026 (AJ Kelly Park) – FQPL1 – Women […]
- Short-Term Rail Disruptions to Affect Caboolture, Redcliffe and Shorncliffe
Residents in Caboolture, Redcliffe and Shorncliffe are set to experience short-term but widespread rail disruptions, with train services suspended across key northern lines during early April as part of major network works across South East Queensland. Read: Suttons Beach Rotunda Relocation Signals Change for Redcliffe Foreshore From April […]