Community

29 March 2024

Moreton Bay’s turtle save

According to the recently released 2024 Biodiversity Council Concern report, a staggering 85% of Australians prioritise the protection of nature, underlining the importance of conservation efforts. In response to these challenges, the Redcliffe Sunri...

29 March 2024

Lions have 40th

Homemade chocolate cake was consumed, and new member Phil Helgesen was inducted during the meeting. Other activities on the night included organising a donation for Woodford P-10 State School, organising a seniors morning tea, and discussing an early...

28 March 2024

Caravan parks at risk

CEO of CPAQ Michelle Weston emphasised concerns over limiting park owners’ reinvestment abilities, potentially resulting in fewer upgrades and facilities for homeowners. Proposed changes, particularly limitations on rent increases and removal of mark...

28 March 2024

Young painter shines

The 18-year-old artist focuses on painting scientifically accurate, realistic birds, as a way to study nature while expressing his creative mind. “Art and science are fields that often clash, so I find it thrilling to find value in both and combine t...

28 March 2024

Bill is set to ease rent

The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (the Bill) will make law a number of actions outlined in the government’s housing blueprint, including: banning all forms of rent bidding; requiring bond cl...

27 March 2024

Stormi is a true survivor

Such has been the life of Shetland pony ‘Stormi’, who, at 28 years of age, is proving nothing if not a stayer at her Mount Mee property. At one stage the pony had the name ‘Double Trouble’ while it was classified as a male, before it was identified a...

27 March 2024

Play-itt celebrates in green

“Wild Irish Rose”, “Whiskey In the Jar”, Mountains of Mourne”, “Danny Boy” and “Athen Rye” were just some of the offerings. We had a visit from the Woodford Singers who are always a delight, and are currently seeking, and would welcome, new members t...

27 March 2024

Riding into Somerset

Sixty-five trikes were at the event while there were 127 members and guests, as the AGM ran from March 14 to 17. Rides took place across all four days, with destinations including Maleny, Blackbutt, Crows Nest, Kilcoy, Fernvale and Glamorgan Vale, wh...

26 March 2024

Election to remember

Cr Booth said the massive victory validates the approach he took into the campaign, valuing transparent communication and community engagement. Among the first items on his agenda is to “get stuck into preparation for the next planning scheme”. “We k...