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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...

‘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 ...

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...

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

From Bellmere to bestseller

A Bellmere woman is using the international success of a bestselling book to advocate for greater choice in mental health support, after her own experience with trauma led her to e...

Singers invited to join special choir project

Local music-lovers are being invited to raise their voices for mental health as the Caboolture Community Choir launches a special 10-week singing project led by acclaimed choral co...

Seniors take the stage

Woodford seniors were treated to a morning of music, friendship and community spirit last week as the Woodford Lions Club hosted a special Seniors Week celebration at the Woodford ...

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

From Bellmere to bestseller

A Bellmere woman is using the international success of a bestselling book to advocate for greater choice in mental health support, after her own experience with trauma led her to e...

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 Fair celebrates its 10th anniversary with its biggest event yet. Organisers,...

Council ready for tourism focus at Esk Garden Fair

Somerset Regional Council is encouraging residents and visitors to stop by the Experience Somerset stall at next weekend’s Esk Garden Fair, as the region’s premier gardening event ...

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

‘You’re just trying to avoid school’

Power bills set to fall across SEQ

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

From Bellmere to bestseller

Singers invited to join special choir project

Seniors take the stage

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

From Bellmere to bestseller

Garden Fair blooms for decade birthday

Council ready for tourism focus at Esk Garden Fair

Real Estate

Federal housing boost reaches Somerset

From bucket list to reality

Lilywood project breaks ground