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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...

Cyber attack hits schools

By Sonia Isaacs Thousands of Queensland students and teachers, including local schools, have had pers...

Proposed e-bike laws shift gear for rail trails

THE State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee has recommended sweeping changes to proposed e...

It’s the end of the line for weekend rail staff

CONCERNS are mounting across Moreton Bay after Queensland Rail removed weekend staffing from Morayfield,...

Kilcoy family legacy honoured at Gallipoli

A young soldier from Kilcoy has walked in the footsteps of his ancestors on one of history’s most signif...

Have your say on dam works

Community information sessions will be held in Crows Nest and Toogoolawah next week as part of the ongoi...

House spirit hits the stage

Tullawong State High School has brought its community together in a vibrant display of talent and school...

Endangered gliders found at 11 new sites across Moreton

Southern Greater Glider distribution in Moreton Bay is greater than initially thought, with the endanger...

End of an era for Esk Newsagency

After 18 years at the heart of Esk’s main street, Dion and Tracey Wengel have sold the Esk Newsagency, c...

Playtime upgrades

Major park upgrades are underway across the Moreton Bay region, with Burpengary and Beachmere receiving ...

Major speedway track proposed

A LARGE-scale motorsport facility featuring both a speedway and motocross track has been proposed for ru...

ANZAC led by students

STUDENTS and staff at Tullawong State High School gathered on Thursday, April 23, to mark ANZAC Day with...

ANZAC Day 2026 – April 25th

CABOOLTURE WOODFORD ...

Showcasing cultural pride

COLOUR, culture and community came together at Australian Christian College Moreton’s annual Celebration...

Next gen Scouts in State Parliament

QUEENSLAND’S next generation of outdoor leaders descended on Parliament House last week with Scouts as y...

Moreton pleads to help the homeless

HOMELESSNESS in Moreton Bay is showing no signs of easing, with council releasing a new advocacy plan wa...

Hooning complaints surge in Caboolture

Hooning complaints across the Caboolture Police Division have surged by more than 30 per cent in the pas...

ANZAC set for Kilcoy

Kilcoy’s ANZAC Day commemorations will be marked this year by a newly refurbished Memorial Wall and Ceno...

Latest News

Moreton Saleyards market report

Agents Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew reported an increased yarding of 560 head of cattle. Heavy ox and cows sold to a dearer market as did heavy 2 and 4 tooth pasture heifers. A handy y...

Cattle markets – Woodford

214 head were yarded at Stariha Auctions Woodford cattle sale on Monday. Quality cattle sold to stronger rates than the previous sale, while plainer types remained firm. Creek View...

Rare plant finds recorded across Moreton

Sharp-eyed nature enthusiasts are uncovering rare and invasive plant species, with their discoveries playing an important role in protecting Moreton Bay’s natural environment. They...

Sport

Narangba soars to seventh win

Contributed by Tina Mawer and Darren Magin The Narangba Eagles FQPL3 Women’s side has continued its dominant start to the 2026 season, securing a seventh consecutive victory during...

Golden swim for Belgravia

Burpengary’s Belgravia Masters swimmers have dominated the pool at the 2026 Masters Swimming Australia National Championships, smashing 13 records and collecting 17 gold medals in ...

Local sport clubs get State funding boost

Sporting groups across Moreton Bay and Somerset benefited from recent funding announcements, with grassroots organisations in both the Nanango and Pumicestone electorates receiving...

Entertainment

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...

Hospital Aux Fete fun returns to Kilcoy

Live music, market stalls, homemade treats and family fun will take over Kilcoy’s Yowie Park later this month as the Kilcoy Hospital Auxiliary prepares for its annual fete. The muc...

The art of the Rail Trail

THE Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (BVRT), Australia’s longest recreational rail trail, will soon feature a series of large-scale art installations, enhancing a popular tourism experie...

Community

Mount Mee markets are back on

The Mount Mee Public Hall will once again come alive with local creativity and community spirit, with monthly markets returning on Saturday, June 6. Hosted by the Mount Mee Hall Co...

The remarkable 103 years of Ruth Cotton

Contributed by Lee-Ann Swan At 103 years young, Ruth Cotton continues to inspire everyone around her with her energy, positivity, and active lifestyle. Born in England, Ruth moved ...

Local community groups and events

Mount Mee monthly markets The Mount Mee Public Hall will host a monthly local craft and produce markets from 8am to 1pm on the first Saturday of each month. Wamuran Lions Club Mont...

Real Estate

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...

Calls for budget to boost housing supply

With the federal budget approaching, housing policy must prioritise supply and system efficiency to avoid worsening affordability pressures, according to Ray White Group Chief Econ...

Slow recovery for auction market

The preliminary auction clearance rate has recorded a modest rise since the Easter long weekend, rising to 58.9 per cent last week, one percentage point higher than the week prior ...

Esk and Toogoolawah running for Top Tourism Town awards

Remembering Carron Scott’s life of love and care

Golden swim for Belgravia

Cyber attack hits schools

Proposed e-bike laws shift gear for rail trails

It’s the end of the line for weekend rail staff

Kilcoy family legacy honoured at Gallipoli

Have your say on dam works

House spirit hits the stage

Endangered gliders found at 11 new sites across Moreton

End of an era for Esk Newsagency

Playtime upgrades

Major speedway track proposed

ANZAC led by students

ANZAC Day 2026 – April 25th

Showcasing cultural pride

Next gen Scouts in State Parliament

Moreton pleads to help the homeless

Hooning complaints surge in Caboolture

ANZAC set for Kilcoy

Latest News

Moreton Saleyards market report

Cattle markets – Woodford

Rare plant finds recorded across Moreton

Sport

Narangba soars to seventh win

Golden swim for Belgravia

Local sport clubs get State funding boost

Entertainment

Kilcoy Lions Book Fair on this weekend

Hospital Aux Fete fun returns to Kilcoy

The art of the Rail Trail

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Community

Mount Mee markets are back on

The remarkable 103 years of Ruth Cotton

Local community groups and events

Real Estate

Stamp duty savings boost Moreton buys

Calls for budget to boost housing supply

Slow recovery for auction market