Community

28 January 2026

Dedication to our community

The Moreton Bay community celebrated four outstanding locals who have improved the lives of others through the City of Moreton Bay 2026 Australia Day Awards. Community leader and dedicated volunteer, Chris Paterson was named 2026 Citizen of the Year ...

27 January 2026

Survey launched to help shape Somerset libraries

SOMERSET Regional Council is planning the next chapter for its library services and is seeking community input. Council has launched its Somerset Libraries Community Satisfaction Survey, open from Tuesday, 6 January to Sunday, 15 February 2026. Resid...

26 January 2026

Caboolture Community Choir seeks a new Director

Caboolture Community Choir resumes Wednesday evening rehearsals on February 4, 2026 with exciting plans for a big year, hopefully under new direction if efforts to find a new Musical Director succeed. The choir salutes the amazing June Willoughby, wh...

26 January 2026

Free Somerset pool parties bring Oz Day fun

SOMERSET residents are invited to celebrate Australia Day the Aussie way with free family friendly entertainment at the Australia Day Pool Parties, held Monday, January 26. Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said the pool parties were the perfect way to beat...

24 January 2026

New men’s drop-in night launches in Burpengary

A new monthly initiative aimed at supporting men’s wellbeing will launch in Burpengary next month, offering local men a relaxed, pressure-free space to connect, share a meal and talk openly. From February, the Burpengary Men’s Shed and The Men’s Tabl...

24 January 2026

‘Cool City Streets’ to target urban heat

A cool program designed to keep the heat off the streets is about to sprout in key urban centres across Moreton Bay, including Morayfield, Burpengary, Bongaree, Narangba and Caboolture. Some 3500 native trees will be planted alongside 100 kilometres ...

23 January 2026

Framing Woodford’s future history in new snaps

After 25 years of change across Woodford’s main streets, a new project is set to create a fresh photographic record of the town’s homes and businesses, capturing how the community looks today for future generations. The initiative builds on work unde...

21 January 2026

Clean up the Bay

APPLICATIONS have opened for a $35 million Queensland Government program aimed at stopping thousands of tonnes of litter and plastic from reaching Moreton Bay each year. The Crisafulli Government this week invited eligible councils to apply for fundi...

17 January 2026

Playitt tunes up for its 2026 Oz Day return

After wrapping up 2025 with a lively end-of-year performance, popular live music night Playitt is set to return in just two weeks’ time, resuming on January 29 following its summer break. The return on January 29 will coincide with Australia Day cele...