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Fernvale koala concerns

JUST a year after a major Fernvale subdivision was rejected over its impact on koala habitat, two new ne...

Planning upgrade

SOMERSET Regional Council has adopted significant updates to its planning scheme, through Major Amendmen...

From Bribie to Kilcoy, liveability falls short

From Caboolture and Morayfield to Woodford and Kilcoy, residents of North Moreton Bay are living in what...

Queensland Icons Named as 2026 Queensland Day Ambassadors

Some of Queensland’s most recognisable sporting stars, artists, entertainers and community leaders have ...

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...

Latest News

Regional inquiry seeks feedback

Farmers, graziers and regional businesses have been invited to contribute to a Queensland Productivity Commission (QPC) inquiry examining the potential impacts of proposed reforms ...

Fernvale koala concerns

JUST a year after a major Fernvale subdivision was rejected over its impact on koala habitat, two new nearby housing developments proposed for Brouff Road are again putting the fut...

From the Editor

By Mitch Gaynor THE battle between development and environmental protection has returned to Fernvale. Once again, the community is being asked to weigh the need for new housing aga...

Sport

Queensland Icons Named as 2026 Queensland Day Ambassadors

Some of Queensland’s most recognisable sporting stars, artists, entertainers and community leaders have been named ambassadors for Queensland Day 2026, helping celebrate the people...

Woodford driver shines ahead of final UK comp

Woodford carriage driver Jane Howard has taken over the international stage, claiming a remarkable second-place finish overall in England, while representing Australia in her first...

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...

Entertainment

One last magical doll and bear show

One of Moreton Bay’s longest-running craft traditions will come to an end next month as the Northside Doll Circle prepares to host its final Doll, Bear and Craft Show after more th...

Celtic queens bring magic to Wamuran

Australia’s Celtic queens are back in Wamuran next week, following a string of sold-out shows in Brisbane. The Australian Celtic Women are returning with their new concert ‘Mist & ...

Moreton Art Prize returns

THE Moreton Bay Art Prize is back, celebrating its 32nd year of supporting Moreton Bay’s diverse and talented artists. The free annual exhibition, held at Pine Rivers Art Gallery, ...

Community

Regional inquiry seeks feedback

Farmers, graziers and regional businesses have been invited to contribute to a Queensland Productivity Commission (QPC) inquiry examining the potential impacts of proposed reforms ...

Fernvale koala concerns

JUST a year after a major Fernvale subdivision was rejected over its impact on koala habitat, two new nearby housing developments proposed for Brouff Road are again putting the fut...

A leap for the Harlin community

Culture, community and conservation came together at Harlin State School on May 22, as students marked National Reconciliation Week, and Grandparents and Seniors Day with the unvei...

Real Estate

Federal housing boost reaches Somerset

Housing growth across the Somerset region and wider Blair electorate is set to remain a major focus, with the Federal Government highlighting a series of housing and infrastructure...

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...

Fernvale koala concerns

Planning upgrade

From Bribie to Kilcoy, liveability falls short

Queensland Icons Named as 2026 Queensland Day Ambassadors

Teen butcher takes gold at The Glassies

Local businesses take home Glassies honours

Esk steals the show

BVRT bird boxes get high tech

Carving out a reputation

Park to make a splash in Caboolture

Mother charged after Lowood girl found dead

Caboolture Hospital ward 'used as storage space'

Esk Golf

Making gold history

Cruisin into Caboolture

Giving back for 50 years

Qld sounds GST alarms

Mount Mee upgrade

Moreton’s Tokyo triumph

100 riders rev in red against DVF

Latest News

Regional inquiry seeks feedback

Fernvale koala concerns

From the Editor

Sport

Queensland Icons Named as 2026 Queensland Day Ambassadors

Woodford driver shines ahead of final UK comp

Toogoolawah Bowls

Entertainment

One last magical doll and bear show

Celtic queens bring magic to Wamuran

Moreton Art Prize returns

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Community

Regional inquiry seeks feedback

Fernvale koala concerns

A leap for the Harlin community

Real Estate

Federal housing boost reaches Somerset

From bucket list to reality

Lilywood project breaks ground