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Tender open for new Moreton Youth Foyer

A CONSTRUCTION tender has opened for Moreton Bay’s first Youth Foyer, marking a major step towards deliv...

Plan, prepare, survive

MORETON Bay residents are being urged to prepare their homes, families and animals for the approaching b...

New Lowood carpark marks first steps in town upgrade

AN $830,000 new carpark has opened in Lowood, delivering 36 parking spaces as the first major constructi...

Seniors call for safe King Street crossing to bus stop

SENIOR Caboolture residents say they are forced to cross a busy four-lane road or face a 520-metre detou...

Kilcoy town centre revamp moves forward

KILCOY’S broader streetscape transformation has taken another step forward, with the $1.275 million Asto...

435 drownings spark water safety warning

WITH 435 drowning deaths recorded across Australia and New Zealand in the latest reporting period, a Bur...

May’s service merits medal

KILCOY RSL volunteer May Wallace has received one of the organisation’s highest honours, recognising mor...

Needles, aggression force charity’s Caboolture exit

MEALS on Wheels is shifting its Caboolture distribution operation to Burpengary after discarded needles,...

Somerset trio shine on Ekka stage

TOOGOOLAWAH’S Hannah Johnson has been crowned Queensland’s 2026 Showgirl, while two fellow Somerset repr...

Kilcoy streetscape plans revealed

KILCOY residents are being asked to help shape a major revitalisation of the town centre, with detailed ...

Council’s homeless camp call

MORETON Bay Council has challenged the State Government with a controversial decision to create a campgr...

Council shifts tack on homeless camping

MONTHS after a Supreme Court ruling found Moreton Bay Council had violated the rights of eight homeless ...

A booming season for the Snakes

By Kane Mathison THE Caboolture Snakes have boomed on and off the field this season, adding hundreds ...

Moreton’s zero litter

More than 550 new and upgraded stormwater filtration devices will be installed across the Moreton Bay ca...

A new era for Caboolture aged care

Caboolture’s former Sunnymeade Park has entered a new chapter after joining one of Australia’s largest a...

Get your Pink Up

Kilcoy is preparing to turn pink for the first time this October, as a new volunteer-led initiative laun...

Major BVH upgrade underway

Construction is set to begin this month on two major intersection upgrades along the Brisbane Valley Hig...

Youngs X-ing takes shape

The much-anticipated upgrade of Youngs Crossing has reached a construction milestone, with the first of ...

Colinton couple boots up for Ekka

A small bootmaking workshop in Colinton is stepping onto one of Queensland’s biggest stages, with handcr...

Somerset veteran retires after 24 years

AFTER 24 years of serving Somerset’s rural communities, Somerset Regional Council Pest Management Office...

Latest News

Visitor growth drives Somerset tourism push

This content was created in partnership with Google Trends. KILCOY has emerged as Somerset’s most searched town over the past two decades, as growing visitor numbers and a new tour...

Moreton Saleyards market report

Agents Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew reported a reduced yarding of 582 head of cattle. A good offering of heavy feeder steers sold to a slightly dearer market with buyers quite keen on ...

Numbers reveal investor retreat

INVESTOR activity in Australia’s property market has fallen following the Federal Budget announcement of future changes to negative gearing, according to analysis by Ray White Grou...

Sport

Snakes stars lead teams to finals

By Kane Mathison TWO Caboolture Snakes standouts have capped impressive individual seasons as the club prepares for a busy weekend of finals football across several grades. Reserve...

350 up as Yowies chase finals glory

By Kane Mathison THE Kilcoy Yowies will fight to keep their premiership hopes alive against Beerwah this Saturday after a 30-22 loss to Yandina in their opening finals clash on Aug...

Toogoolawah bowls

Monday August 10 – The ladies of Toogoolawah Bowls Club attended the much-anticipated Mayors Cup hosted this year by Lowood. The conditions were very trying however we congratulate...

Entertainment

New 20-bed motel now open in Kilcoy

KILCOY has gained 20 new accommodation rooms following the opening of the newly built Exchange Motel in the heart of town. Located alongside the existing Exchange Hotel Kilcoy, the...

Annual auction day for Kilcoy Hospital Aux

BARGAIN hunters will have the chance to bid on a growing collection of donated goods next month as the Kilcoy Hospital Auxiliary holds its annual auction, with proceeds going towar...

Mt Mee Heritage Day returns Saturday

MOUNT Mee’s history will take centre stage this weekend as past and present residents and visitors are invited to come together and share the stories, photographs and memories that...

Community

Mt Mee Heritage Day returns Saturday

MOUNT Mee’s history will take centre stage this weekend as past and present residents and visitors are invited to come together and share the stories, photographs and memories that...

Events to unite Beachmere

A NEW community group formed in direct response to divisions surrounding the proposed Moreton Bay Motorsport Park is hoping a renewed calendar of events can help bring Beachmere re...

Local young artists set to take centre stage at Next Gen awards

MORE than 190 artworks by some of Moreton Bay’s youngest creatives will be celebrated this weekend as the Next Generation Art Prize marks its ninth year at the Bribie Island Commun...

Real Estate

Numbers reveal investor retreat

INVESTOR activity in Australia’s property market has fallen following the Federal Budget announcement of future changes to negative gearing, according to analysis by Ray White Grou...

Housing costs defy inflation fall

HOUSING costs continue to outpace headline inflation, rising 6.8 per cent in the year to June and remaining the largest contributor to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), according to ...

Growing community takes shape at Burpengary East

By Living Gems Moreton Bay Living Gems Moreton Bay has reached an exciting milestone, welcoming its first residents and marking the beginning of a vibrant new over-50s community in...

Tender open for new Moreton Youth Foyer

Plan, prepare, survive

New Lowood carpark marks first steps in town upgrade

Seniors call for safe King Street crossing to bus stop

Kilcoy town centre revamp moves forward

435 drownings spark water safety warning

May’s service merits medal

Needles, aggression force charity’s Caboolture exit

Somerset trio shine on Ekka stage

Kilcoy streetscape plans revealed

Council’s homeless camp call

Council shifts tack on homeless camping

A booming season for the Snakes

Moreton’s zero litter

A new era for Caboolture aged care

Get your Pink Up

Major BVH upgrade underway

Youngs X-ing takes shape

Colinton couple boots up for Ekka

Somerset veteran retires after 24 years

Latest News

Visitor growth drives Somerset tourism push

Moreton Saleyards market report

Numbers reveal investor retreat

Sport

Snakes stars lead teams to finals

350 up as Yowies chase finals glory

Toogoolawah bowls

Entertainment

New 20-bed motel now open in Kilcoy

Annual auction day for Kilcoy Hospital Aux

Mt Mee Heritage Day returns Saturday

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Community

Mt Mee Heritage Day returns Saturday

Events to unite Beachmere

Local young artists set to take centre stage at Next Gen awards

Real Estate

Numbers reveal investor retreat

Housing costs defy inflation fall

Growing community takes shape at Burpengary East