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6 June 2024

80 years since D-Day

On June 6, 1944, the largest armada of ships ever assembled landed on the beaches of France, marking the first step in the Allied liberation of Europe from Nazi occupation during World War II. According to the Department of Defence, approximately 3,2...

5 June 2024

Caboolture rides against domestic violence in red

At 8.30am, the bikers took to the roads of Moreton Bay in a show of support against domestic violence. The riders were dressed in red tutus, Elmos and Lady Beatles, and Hello Kitty made an appearance along with Where’s Wally and Spider Man. One chang...

5 June 2024

Make Music Month hits Moreton Bay

Aiming to foster community connection and wellbeing by offering free opportunities for locals, young, old, and everything in between, to engage in music, Make Music Month also allows residents to support local artists and learn about the cultural ven...

4 June 2024

100 new trees in Esk

The trees were planted on May 25, with rainy weather and the Esk Show not stopping a core group of volunteers from Care4esK to achieve their goal of 100 trees in the Sandy Creek corridor. The organisation’s president, Darren Bate, said the group was ...

4 June 2024

Folk ticket sales strong

“We’re very pleased with sales,” she said. “The festival has such a high, loyal audience, with 70 per cent of people being returning attendees.” Ms Jackes said almost half the tickets are sold before the festival program is even released, showing the...

4 June 2024

Passing on the message

While details of the submissions have not been made public yet, an online petition opposing the development has already gathered nearly 400 signatures and the group’s Facebook page also has over 200 members. Among the many reasons residents are oppos...

1 June 2024

Celebrating everyday seniors

NSA Chief Executive Officer Mr Chris Grice said the medal celebrates everyday champions whose grassroot experiences and selfless contributions make a significant difference to their communities. “At NSA, we are constantly reminded of the amazing, yet...

1 June 2024

Festival tickets now on sale

At a time when the Australian Music Industry is making headlines for all the wrong reasons, Woodfordia, promoters of the 37-year-old event, are hoping to attract more positive headlines. Festival tickets have now gone on sale to the public after a st...

31 May 2024

Friends of the Forest receive generous funding

Members of the group met State Member for Caloundra Jason Hunt at the Mooloolah River National Park (Jowarra section), where the group’s story began more than 12 years ago. He presented the cheque for the group’s Sustaining Nature Through Community A...