Community

24 February 2024

Grants to help prevent elderly becoming socially isolated

The grant funding is in addition to the Queensland Government’s existing $4.1m annual investment in 42 Seniors Social Isolation Prevention Services, which connect older people to each other and to their community. Older Queenslanders can be more vuln...

24 February 2024

Moreton park space in focus

Morris Park in Elimbah is set to start construction of its new ninja course in March. The course will resemble the ninja course in Burpengary, with some minor variations. Wamuran’s Rangeview Park is also scheduled for an upgrade, with construction se...

24 February 2024

25-year milestone for ride

The ride is an initiative of the Brisbane West Lions Club, in association with the Ipswich Hospital Foundation. This year marks the 25th year of the ride in Ipswich and the Scenic Rim region, with cyclists coming from far and wide to take part in thi...

23 February 2024

Fake email referred to authorities

The email, using council branding, alleged inappropriate conduct of councillor Kylee Isidro. “This email was not written or circulated by Council,” a Council statement read. Despite this, Council stated that “to the extent that the allegations in tha...

23 February 2024

Ted-E-Bears warm hearts

This program offers free social and emotional support, providing comfort during difficult times. Children enrolled in the program receive a soft teddy bear, serving as a source of solace during distressing moments such as seizures, hospital stays, an...

23 February 2024

New city is starting to take shape

The experienced national contracting group BMD Urban has been announced as the civil contractor to deliver the first stages of land at Lilywood Landings, following the first sod-turning event earlier this month. Lennium Group Development Manager Ian ...

22 February 2024

Bribie Island Break

These were a direct result of Friday’s deluge, which caused floods across Moreton Bay, along with the previous heavy rainfalls experienced this year. According to a Department of Environment, Science and Innovation spokesperson, this is a natural pro...

22 February 2024

Local candidates locked in

City of Moreton Bay only has one mayoral candidate, sitting Mayor Peter Flannery, and 25 councillor candidates across its 12 divisions. Five divisions already have their councillors set, having only one nominated candidate for each division: Brooke S...

22 February 2024

Help us keep roaring

Currently a branch club off Wamuran, the Caboolture North Lions Club Branch is seeking to be chartered by the middle of the year, and would welcome new members to help achieve this goal. Meetings are held at Sporting Central, Caboolture, on the secon...