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Teen butcher takes gold at The Glassies

At just 17 years of age, apprentice butcher Hunter Juffs has earned one of the region’s highest small bu...

Local businesses take home Glassies honours

Moreton Bay businesses and workers were recognised at the 2026 Glassies Gala on Tuesday, May 12, with lo...

Esk steals the show

Thousands flocked to the Esk Showgrounds over the weekend as the 2026 Esk Show kicked off the 2026 show ...

BVRT bird boxes get high tech

Bird lovers and wildlife enthusiasts may soon have a new way to observe native animals along the Brisban...

Carving out a reputation

Woodford craftsman Broc Cattley has taken out the top honour at the 2026 Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize on ...

Park to make a splash in Caboolture

Caboolture is set to become one of Moreton Bay’s biggest family recreation destinations, with work offic...

Mother charged after Lowood girl found dead

A LOWOOD mother has been charged with the alleged murder of her four-year-old daughter after emergency s...

Caboolture Hospital ward 'used as storage space'

Claims that a newly built ward inside Caboolture Hospital is being used as storage space instead of trea...

Esk Golf

Friday Turkey Run May 15, 2026A fine afternoon saw Bruce Thorogood win with a 41/26. Bruce also won Best...

Making gold history

Three Moreton Bay performers have helped Australia make history at the ICU World Championships in the Un...

Cruisin into Caboolture

Chrome, horsepower and classic cars took over Caboolture on the weekend as crowds gathered for the annua...

Giving back for 50 years

As Australia celebrates National Volunteer Week this week, Woodford’s Helen Bruce is celebrating a miles...

Qld sounds GST alarms

A new Queensland Productivity Commission report has added fresh pressure to the debate over how GST reve...

Mount Mee upgrade

A planning study is for Mount Mee Road, between Dayboro and D’Aguilar, with authorities assessing safety...

Moreton’s Tokyo triumph

Moreton Bay has been chosen as one of only two cities in the world, and the first in Australia, to join ...

100 riders rev in red against DVF

OVER 100 motorbike riders joined the Red Ride Against Domestic Violence on May 16, kicking off the Stand...

Councils flag growing gaps despite Federal Budget wins

Bruce Highway upgrades, housing infrastructure funding and tax relief measures have headlined the 2026-2...

Esk and Toogoolawah running for Top Tourism Town awards

TWO Somerset towns have been chosen as finalists for Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s (QCIT) 2026 T...

Remembering Carron Scott’s life of love and care

CABOOLTURE’S Carron Scott is being remembered as a loving wife, devoted mother, passionate Brisbane Lion...

Golden swim for Belgravia

Burpengary’s Belgravia Masters swimmers have dominated the pool at the 2026 Masters Swimming Australia N...

Latest News

Crowns and country charm at Show Ball

Lowood’s next generation of show ambassadors were named on Saturday, May 23, at the annual Lowood Show Ball, as over 150 people gathered to celebrate the region’s young leaders ahe...

26-lot Lowood development breaks ground

A new 26-lot acreage development officially broke ground in Lowood on Wednesday, May 20, as population growth pressures continue to push new housing further into the Somerset regio...

Fast-tracking local scans

Residents in Fernvale and surrounding communities can now access same-day appointments for most scans, with Fernvale Radiology announcing expanded availability and a strong focus o...

Sport

Toogoolawah Bowls

Wednesday 13th May Peter, Brian, Colin and Graeme travelled to Kilcoy for their monthly Pub Day and represented our club well. No win was recorded on the day however the hospitalit...

Caboolture Darts

Caboolture Darts 22 players were in attendance for potluck double on Monday 11/05/ 2026 at the Caboolture Social Darts club venue 21 Hayes Street Caboolture. Good to see our number...

Snakes fight to the finish

Contributed by Jay Stewart THE Caboolture Snakes’ Kappa Pro Series title defence came to a heartbreaking end on Saturday, May 16, with the side falling 2-1 to Logan in a dramatic s...

Entertainment

Live music set to return to Wamuran

Families are invited to pack a chair, rug and dancing shoes for another evening of free live music at Wamuran on June 5. “Live on the Village Green” will return to the Wamuran Comm...

History fun at Heritage Day

Vintage machinery, blacksmithing, bush poetry and penny farthing bicycles will take centre stage when Heritage Day returns to The Village on Saturday, May 30. This year’s event wil...

Kilcoy Lions Book Fair on this weekend

Bookworms and bargain hunters are being encouraged to head along to the Kilcoy Lions Club Book Fair this Saturday, with hundreds of books set to go on sale at budget-friendly price...

Community

Country fun set for the Toogoolawah Show

Country spirit, fireworks and fast-paced arena action are set to return to Somerset next week as the Toogoolawah Show prepares for a huge two-day celebration of rural tradition and...

Kids called to draw farm safety message

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is encouraging Queensland primary school students to get creative and help spread an important message, with the launch of the 2027 Farm Safety ...

Fete fun fills Kilcoy

Crowds gathered at Yowie Park over the weekend as the Kilcoy Hospital Auxiliary’s annual fete returned with live music, market stalls, homemade treats and family fun. The much-love...

Real Estate

From bucket list to reality

By Living Gems Moreton Bay When asked what’s on their bucket list this year, Ian and Elaine Davie have a clear answer — making the move to Living Gems Moreton Bay. For the long-tim...

Lilywood project breaks ground

A $17 million lifestyle and recreation precinct is set to form the centrepiece of a new 296-home over-50s community in Lilywood, Waraba, amid growing pressure to deliver more diver...

Stamp duty savings boost Moreton buys

Moreton Bay North has emerged as one of Queensland’s busiest regions for first home buyers following the abolition of stamp duty on new homes, with hundreds of residents taking adv...