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Garden Fair blooms for decade birthday

Plant lovers, gardeners and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to head to Esk on June 20 as the Esk Garden ...

Esk’s art trail grows again

Esk’s growing mosaic trail has added a new landmark to Pipeliner Park, with the Valley of the Lakes Gard...

Call for more foster carers across Moreton Bay

This Foster and Kinship Carer Week (6–13 June), Anglicare Southern Queensland is encouraging locals in t...

Motorsport Park splits community

Beachmere and surrounding residents have been granted an additional 10 business days to have their say o...

E-bike laws ‘are a positive’

Queensland’s controversial new e-mobility laws officially passed Parliament last week, paving the way fo...

Somerset SES marks 50 years with major upgrade

Lowood’s SES headquarters has almost doubled in size following a major expansion unveiled on Saturday, M...

Power bills set to fall across SEQ

HOUSEHOLDS across South East Queensland are set for a major cut to their power bills from July, with ele...

‘You’re just trying to avoid school’

An Elimbah teenager, who says her severe back pain was once dismissed as an attempt to avoid school, is ...

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...

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...

Latest News

Moreton match: keeping it local at Living Gems

By Living Gems Moreton Bay A new energy is stirring in Burpengary East as Living Gems Moreton Bay begins to take its place along Buckley Road. This contemporary over-50s lifestyle ...

Stay sharp and alert at the ATM

Queenslanders are being urged to stay alert when using ATMs, with police warning card skimming devices can be difficult to spot and may allow offenders to steal bank card details a...

Powell brings community chat

Woodford Show visitors will have the opportunity to have a chat with Member for Glass House and Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation, An...

Sport

World cup bound for Redcliffe

The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Women’s Softball World Cup Finals 2027 will be played in Redcliffe, at Kayo Stadium, elevating the LA28 Olympic qualifier to a worl...

Concussion concerns

One in three Australian parents are reportedly pulling their children out of contact sport because of concerns around concussion, as growing awareness of head injuries continues to...

Somerset Rail Trail Classic early bird sales closing soon

The Somerset Rail Trail Classic is back again for its 23rd year, with four exciting challenges on offer on Sunday, 12 July. Early bird sales are open until Sunday, 10 June with hug...

Entertainment

Say Cheese! Comedy Wildlife Awards come to Moreton Bay

In a Queensland first, Moreton Bay launched the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards exhibition at Redcliffe Museum on May 30. This world‑renowned photographic competition uses humou...

Esk’s weirdest night of fun to make a splash

The Kransky Sisters are heading to Esk this month, bringing their bizarre blend of music, comedy and Christmas chaos to the Somerset Civic Centre with ‘A Cracker Kransky Christmas ...

Free fun at Kids Festival

For the very first time, families will be able to enjoy completely free entry to Moreton Kids Festival this year, making it easier than ever to join the fun at one of the most love...

Community

Powell brings community chat

Woodford Show visitors will have the opportunity to have a chat with Member for Glass House and Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation, An...

Free kids zone and monster trucks to headline Show fun

Monster trucks, dog jumping, carnival rides and hands-on wildlife encounters are set to headline a huge weekend of family entertainment when the Woodford Show rolls into town on Ju...

Off-road and ready

Woodford Show visitors looking for a new workhorse or weekend adventure vehicle could save thousands of dollars this month, with Brisbane Sea-Doo and Can-Am bringing a range of Can...

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...

Garden Fair blooms for decade birthday

Esk’s art trail grows again

Call for more foster carers across Moreton Bay

Motorsport Park splits community

E-bike laws ‘are a positive’

Somerset SES marks 50 years with major upgrade

Power bills set to fall across SEQ

‘You’re just trying to avoid school’

Fernvale koala concerns

Planning upgrade

From Bribie to Kilcoy, liveability falls short

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

Latest News

Moreton match: keeping it local at Living Gems

Stay sharp and alert at the ATM

Powell brings community chat

Sport

World cup bound for Redcliffe

Concussion concerns

Somerset Rail Trail Classic early bird sales closing soon

Entertainment

Say Cheese! Comedy Wildlife Awards come to Moreton Bay

Esk’s weirdest night of fun to make a splash

Free fun at Kids Festival

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Community

Powell brings community chat

Free kids zone and monster trucks to headline Show fun

Off-road and ready

Real Estate

Federal housing boost reaches Somerset

From bucket list to reality

Lilywood project breaks ground