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Caboolture flood boat staffing fears

JUST one qualified SES flood boat operator is based at Caboolture, despite last week’s heavy flooding le...

New federal electorates on cards

SOMERSET and Moreton Bay communities could be shifted into new federal electorates under proposals to re...

Copper theft crackdown

QUEENSLAND has passed tougher laws targeting copper and scrap metal theft, following years of advocacy f...

Councillors ‘shocked’ by housing proposals

MORETON Bay councillors say they were “blindsided” by a State Government decision to open up land for mo...

Homeless forced to abandon camps as floodwaters continued to rise

FLOODING has worsened at homeless camps along the North Pine River in Petrie, with tents submerged and r...

Lawn bowlers play for $2k in Woodford

Bowls clubs from across the region came together in Woodford for a breast cancer fundraiser on October 8...

Touch footy returns to Esk after three year hiatus

TOUCH football has made a comeback in Esk after a three-year absence, with more than 130 players signing...

Design for new four-lane Bribie Island Bridge unveiled

The preferred design for a new four-lane Bribie Island Bridge has been unveiled on Sunday, October 18, w...

$70m in social housing contracts

MEMBER for Morayfield Mark Ryan says he has uncovered more than $70 million in contracts awarded for the...

Free tips limits drop

Moreton Bay residents will face reduced free general waste disposal limits from July 2027, with Council ...

Clare’s full life of defying the odds

A CABOOLTURE South woman who was given a life expectancy of just eight to 16 years as a child is prepari...

A new life for historic Linville Rail Station

LINVILLE’S historic railway station has officially reopened as a handmade arts and crafts hub, showcasin...

The growing traffic trouble in Wamuran

FIFTY-SEVEN casualty crashes, including three fatal accidents, have been recorded along the D’Aguilar Hi...

Park’s political handball

MORETON Bay Council has been ordered to justify its controversial homeless campsite at Petrie, with the ...

Kilcoy History Trail on the rise ahead of book launch

MORE pieces of Kilcoy’s past are coming to life, with another round of historical signs added to the tow...

Uni campus grows

UniSC’s Moreton Bay campus is set for major expansion, with its student population expected to surpass ...

Ride for Red raises $18k

A decade-long charity motorcycle ride has raised more than $18,000 to support cancer patients and their ...

Councils win fight over disaster funding

SOMERSET and Moreton Bay ratepayers have avoided a potential multimillion-dollar disaster recovery burde...

Scooter rides expose street challenges

Uneven footpaths, difficult crossings and poorly positioned pedestrian buttons were some fo the many acc...

Latest News

Wamuran student jumps up to national competition

WAMURAN State School student Brooke Doman is jumping onto the national stage after securing third place at the Queensland School Sport Athletics Championships, earning her a spot o...

Mid-Brisbane River reserve revamp

A two-year project to repair environmental damage along the Mid-Brisbane River Catchment in Somerset has been completed, with weed removal, revegetation and improved public access ...

Bendigo Bank wraps up 2026 grant rounds

The Bendigo Bank Community Bank Lowood-Fernvale has officially closed its final grants and sponsorship application round for 2026, marking another exciting year of community invest...

Sport

Wamuran student jumps up to national competition

WAMURAN State School student Brooke Doman is jumping onto the national stage after securing third place at the Queensland School Sport Athletics Championships, earning her a spot o...

Kilcoy Bowls goes pink despite rain

RAIN may have stopped play, but it did little to dampen spirits as Kilcoy Bowls Club celebrated its 79th birthday and annual President’s at Home event, raising funds for Pink Up Ki...

Lawn bowlers play for $2k in Woodford

Bowls clubs from across the region came together in Woodford for a breast cancer fundraiser on October 8, with organisers hoping to raise close to $2,000 for Cancer Council Queensl...

Entertainment

Free business mentoring in Fernvale next week

SMALL and family business owners in Somerset will have the opportunity to receive free, face-to-face mentoring in Fernvale next week, with a Queensland Government program coming to...

Sweet 16 for Art Tarts

TEN local artists will come together to showcase their creativity at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, as the annual Art Tarts Exhibition returns for its 16th year from Nove...

Beachmere ready for Christmas comeback with call for stalls

LOCAL makers and businesses are being invited to take part in Beachmere’s Christmas in the Park celebrations, with organisers seeking stallholders offering affordable, child-friend...

Community

Caboolture flood boat staffing fears

JUST one qualified SES flood boat operator is based at Caboolture, despite last week’s heavy flooding leaving Caboolture emergency volunteers responding to the highest task allocat...

Beachmere ready for Christmas comeback with call for stalls

LOCAL makers and businesses are being invited to take part in Beachmere’s Christmas in the Park celebrations, with organisers seeking stallholders offering affordable, child-friend...

Annual Morayfield toy drive now open at shopping centre

The 2026 Kids in Care Christmas Toy Appeal is officially underway, with the unveiling of the Big Donation Box at Morayfield Shopping Centre inviting the community to help bring Chr...

Real Estate

Queensland leads home sales slump

New home sales in Queensland fell by 26.3 per cent in the September quarter, the largest decline of any Australian state surveyed, according to new Housing Industry Association (HI...

Big blocks and better value in D’Aguilar

A new acreage residential development is taking shape in D’Aguilar, with blocks starting at $665,000 and land registration expected by mid-2027. Located on Raaen Road, Bethonga Hei...

Rents rise despite falling house prices in capital cities

Australian dwelling values have declined across parts of the property market while rents continue to rise, raising concerns about housing affordability and the supply of new homes....

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Caboolture flood boat staffing fears

New federal electorates on cards

Copper theft crackdown

Councillors ‘shocked’ by housing proposals

Homeless forced to abandon camps as floodwaters continued to rise

Lawn bowlers play for $2k in Woodford

Touch footy returns to Esk after three year hiatus

Design for new four-lane Bribie Island Bridge unveiled

$70m in social housing contracts

Free tips limits drop

Clare’s full life of defying the odds

A new life for historic Linville Rail Station

The growing traffic trouble in Wamuran

Park’s political handball

Kilcoy History Trail on the rise ahead of book launch

Uni campus grows

Ride for Red raises $18k

Councils win fight over disaster funding

Scooter rides expose street challenges

Latest News

Wamuran student jumps up to national competition

Mid-Brisbane River reserve revamp

Bendigo Bank wraps up 2026 grant rounds

Sport

Wamuran student jumps up to national competition

Kilcoy Bowls goes pink despite rain

Lawn bowlers play for $2k in Woodford

Entertainment

Free business mentoring in Fernvale next week

Sweet 16 for Art Tarts

Beachmere ready for Christmas comeback with call for stalls

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Caboolture flood boat staffing fears

Beachmere ready for Christmas comeback with call for stalls

Annual Morayfield toy drive now open at shopping centre

Real Estate

Queensland leads home sales slump

Big blocks and better value in D’Aguilar

Rents rise despite falling house prices in capital cities