Community

26 July 2024

Double boost projects

While the new release of land will help alleviate the growing housing crisis in Moreton Bay, Unitywater’s increase will support the growth by treating an extra 4 million litres of wastewater per day in Burpengary, Morayfield, Narangba, Beachmere and ...

25 July 2024

Neighbour nightmare

Within a year her neighbours allegedly filed over 70 complaints against her to various agencies, including council, RSPCA, police and the fire brigade. “They would report that the property was overgrown or I was abusing my animals, and every time the...

25 July 2024

Breast cancer study

The study is designed to assess the impacts of breast density notification on women participating in the screening program. The BreastScreen program saves lives through the early detection of breast cancer. Finding breast cancer early means more trea...

25 July 2024

Artistic splendor at Glen Rock Gallery

The exhibit ‘Somerset Country – Canvas and Quilts’ is bound to capture both attention and hearts, featuring Kilcoy artist Noela Lowien, and Esk and Toogoolawah local Jodie Wade. The descendant of five local pioneering families, Noela’s vast talents h...

24 July 2024

Festival still fighting

Woodfordia managing director Amanda Jackes emphasised in a heartfelt letter how critical attendance is this year, more than it has ever been, due to poor sales last year and increasing financial pressures. “At a gathering earlier this year, everyone ...

24 July 2024

Bore drill blunder

Investigators found that multiple bores were constructed by the operator without them holding a Queensland water bore driller’s licence or being under the constant physical supervision of a person who is licensed to construct bores in the state. DRDM...

24 July 2024

A century of adventures

Over its 100 years, the Caboolture Scout Group has faced many challenges, including being forced to close twice: once at the start of the Depression (reopening in 1937) and once during World War II (reopening in 1948). Caboolture Scout Group’s Bookin...

23 July 2024

Wildlife day delight

The day included a variety of species’ topics, presented by experts from their fields of knowledge. Care4esK President Darren Bate said the day was a great success, with the venue filled, and a heartening enthusiasm for precious native wildlife emana...

23 July 2024

A new battery deadline

The decision period has been stopped until January 17, 2025, to allow Enervest sufficient time to respond to the matters raised by Council and SeqWater. Council’s request for further advice comes after they reviewed nearly 300 submissions opposing th...