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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

Moreton Saleyards market report

Agents Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew reported a larger yarding of 673 head of cattle. Over 200 cows came to hand with the cow market slightly easier but still returning great results. H...

Auction risks in soft market

PROPERTY sellers are being forced to rapidly reset their expectations as auction clearance rates fall to levels not seen since the Covid era, with major banks warning house prices ...

Grab a snag and chat this Men’s Health Week

Contributed by Burpengary Men’s Shed As Men’s Health Week approaches from June 15–21, the Burpengary Men’s Shed is stepping up to support the wellbeing of local men with a friendly...

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

Public invited to deep dive on sharks

Why are sharks so widely feared, and what does that say about our relationship with the ocean? Those questions will be explored at a free public presentation in Deception Bay by en...

Treasure hunting at the car boot sale

Shoppers, bargain hunters and market lovers are being invited to rug up and head to the Beerburrum Country Market and Car Boot Sale on June 20, with a wide variety of local produce...

‘New Horizons’ for local artists

Somerset Art Society (SASI) is calling on local and regionally connected artists to apply for a year-long contemporary arts project culminating in an exhibition at The Condensery –...

Community

Moreton pleads drivers to slow down

Motorists are being urged to slow down in Moreton Bay, with careless driving, high traffic volumes, and shorter daylight hours putting wildlife at risk. Each week there are 8.8 mil...

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...

Real Estate

Auction risks in soft market

PROPERTY sellers are being forced to rapidly reset their expectations as auction clearance rates fall to levels not seen since the Covid era, with major banks warning house prices ...

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...

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

Moreton Saleyards market report

Auction risks in soft market

Grab a snag and chat this Men’s Health Week

Sport

World cup bound for Redcliffe

Concussion concerns

Somerset Rail Trail Classic early bird sales closing soon

Entertainment

Public invited to deep dive on sharks

Treasure hunting at the car boot sale

‘New Horizons’ for local artists

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Community

Moreton pleads drivers to slow down

Powell brings community chat

Free kids zone and monster trucks to headline Show fun

Real Estate

Auction risks in soft market

Federal housing boost reaches Somerset

From bucket list to reality