Community

23 December 2025

Golden years, festive cheers

More than 200 local seniors gathered at the Morayfield Shopping Centre on December 15 to celebrate the festive season with a special Christmas party, bringing music, morning tea and a classic Christmas film together under one roof. The Over 55s and S...

22 December 2025

Child carers in short supply

WITH more then 12,700 children living in out-of-home care across Queensland, agencies warn that a growing shortage of foster and kinship carers is placing increasing pressure on the child protection system, particularly in the Brisbane and Moreton Ba...

21 December 2025

Beachmere sleighs the Xmas season

Beachmere was buzzing with festive cheer on December 6, as the much-loved Beachmere Christmas Bazaar and Community Carols delivered live entertainment, family fun and a strong show of local spirit at Clayton Park. The outdoor event once again proved ...

20 December 2025

Bribie’s boats sparkle

Bribie Island’s waterways came alive on Saturday night, December 13, as hundreds of spectators lined the canals for the annual Bribie Island Christmas Lights Boat Parade, organised by the Bribie Aquatic Community Events. Dozens of boats, elaborately ...

19 December 2025

Serving up Xmas cheer

More than 350 people gathered in Morayfield on Saturday, December 13, for the Eats 4 The Streets (E4TS) Community Christmas Banquet Lunch, nearly double the attendance of last year. Held at Emerge Church on Morayfield Road, the free, family-friendly ...

19 December 2025

Jingle fun in Lowood

The Lowood Showgrounds came alive on Saturday evening as families flocked to the Lowood Christmas Carnival for an afternoon of rides, raffles and festive cheer. Hosted by the Lowood Show Society, the free community celebration drew crowds from across...

19 December 2025

Carols on track at Esk

Esk locals gathered under a clear summer sky on Sunday evening for Brisbane Valley Churches Together’s carols at the Esk Railway Station, transforming Pipeliner Park into a warm and welcoming Christmas celebration. Families arrived with picnic rugs a...

19 December 2025

Tree-mendous fun

Toogoolawah’s main street burst to life on December 13, as thousands flocked to Cressbrook Street for the annual Toogoolawah Christmas Tree Carnival. Running from 4.30pm to 8.30pm, the carnival delivered an evening full of family fun, live entertainm...

19 December 2025

Progress on the rise as Jimna powers forward

Jimna residents continue to advocate for improved facilities, heritage protections and better access to surrounding state forests, as several key community projects progressed throughout November. The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries...