Community

4 September 2026

Seqwater info sessions at Esk, Kilcoy and Lowood

Investigations are underway for proposed upgrades to the Lowood, Esk and Kilcoy Water Treatment Plants, with locals encouraged to attend upcoming information sessions at community markets. Seqwater Executive General Manager Infrastructure Planning an...

3 September 2026

New QLD e-bike laws now in effect

NEW e-bike and e-scooter laws have come into effect across Queensland this week, introducing minimum age and licensing requirements for riders. Under the second phase of the State Government’s e-mobility reforms, riders must be at least 16 and hold a...

3 September 2026

Changing of guard at Toogoolawah

AFTER almost two decades policing Toogoolawah, Sergeant John Cumner has left the town’s police station as he transitions from frontline duties into a new chapter of his 34-year Queensland Police Service career. Sgt Cumner’s last day at Toogoolawah wa...

2 September 2026

Youth takes the lead

A 17-year-old Caboolture student brought together 100 students and VIPs as part of an inaugural Youth Leadership Forum aimed at encouraging the development of young leaders. Students across the Morayfield electorate came together at Caboolture State ...

2 September 2026

Pink power launch

MORE than 120 people turned Kilcoy pink on Saturday, August 22, as the town officially launched its first Pink Up Kilcoy campaign to raise funds for cancer care. The launch at the Kilcoy Courthouse Gallery marked the town’s entry into the McGrath Fou...

2 September 2026

‘Thousands of complaints’

HOMELESS people across Moreton Bay are continuing to receive compliance notices ordering them off public land while Council’s new free camping alternative at Petrie remains unopened. Nourish Street founder Beau Haywood said notices had been issued at...

30 August 2026

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 have shaped the district. The Mt Mee District Historical Society Inc ...

29 August 2026

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 residents back together. Beachmere Village Events Inc was incorporated t...

29 August 2026

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 Community Arts Centre. The exhibition, featuring works by artists aged 7 to ...