Community

1 May 2026

Boo! You’re in Lowood

Contributed by Evaan Lesic What started as a bit of fun, when a damaged tree being cut down for removal was given the name ‘Mr Boo’, has since sparked the imagination and creativity of the onsite caretakers, Chrissy and Brian. From that simple beginn...

1 May 2026

Boutique publisher helps stories take shape in Beachmere

By Scott and Trudy King We are Animal Dreaming Publishing, a family-run, boutique publishing house now based in Beachmere, and we’re pleased to introduce ourselves to our new community. Founded and guided by Scott and Trudy King, our work grew from l...

30 April 2026

ANZAC Day 2026 – April 25th

CABOOLTURE WOODFORD KILCOY BURPENGARY LOWOOD ESK Screenshot TOOGOOLAWAH WAMURAN BEACHMERE BRIBIE ISLAND

30 April 2026

Showcasing cultural pride

COLOUR, culture and community came together at Australian Christian College Moreton’s annual Celebration of Nations, with students proudly showcasing the diversity of their school. The recent event brought together students from Pacific Island, Afric...

30 April 2026

Somerset updates disaster plan

SOMERSET Regional Council has strengthened its disaster preparedness with an updated Local Disaster Management Plan. Mayor Jason Wendt said the revised plan integrates new technologies, improved communication channels and lessons learned from recent ...

29 April 2026

Moreton pleads to help the homeless

HOMELESSNESS in Moreton Bay is showing no signs of easing, with council releasing a new advocacy plan warning current support levels are falling short of demand. Council last week formally endorsed its “Delivering Supportive Housing Partnerships for ...

29 April 2026

Hooning complaints surge in Caboolture

Hooning complaints across the Caboolture Police Division have surged by more than 30 per cent in the past year, according to new Queensland Police Service (QPS) data. Preliminary figures show 351 hooning-related traffic complaints were recorded acros...

26 April 2026

Woodfordia prepares for The Planting

WOODFORDIA is preparing to welcome the community for The Planting Festival from May 1 to 3, a weekend focused on nature, connection and shared resilience. Set against the backdrop of autumn, the festival offers a chance to step away from the pace of ...

26 April 2026

The Glassies 2026

IT’S time to vote for your favourite small business and employee in The Glassies – Celebrating the small business heroes in our region. Voting closes on Sunday May 3. Congratulations to the following businesses/employees in the Moreton Bay region who...