Community

24 August 2025

Esk-citing wildlife

The venue was buzzing with locals and visitors alike, with guests traveling from the Gold Coast, Proston, Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast, Kingaroy, and beyond to celebrate and learn about the region’s native flora and fauna. The free event offer...

24 August 2025

$300k to boost regional artists

The QRAA are Australia’s largest regional art awards, providing winners with the opportunity to have their work showcased while connecting regional communities and audiences with access to award-winning work. The Budget outcome will support the conti...

23 August 2025

Cakes and games to mark 150 years

The day will begin with a lively street parade, followed by a packed program featuring historical displays, a special luncheon for past pupils, a cutting of the cake, and a colourful maypole dance. A highlight of the festivities is the Glamorgan Vale...

23 August 2025

Locals charged with over 30 drug and weapon offences

The Moreton Tactical Crime Squad (TCS) executed the search and allegedly located multiple rounds of ammunition, one homemade firearm, one handheld conducted energy device, one set of nunchucks and knuckle dusters, one crossbow, and one flick knife. P...

23 August 2025

Century celebration

Born in 1924 in Borneo to Eurasian parents, Katharine’s early life was shaped by world events. She was one of six children, growing up with three sisters and two brothers. Her life changed forever during the Second World War when, at just 17 years ol...

23 August 2025

Push to protect shorebirds ahead of 2032 Olympics

Since January, six organisations spanning multiple council areas have joined the Moreton Bay: Home of Shorebirds (MB:HoS) Alliance, formed to protect the bay’s fragile ecosystems. The alliance, spearheaded by Moreton Bay Environmental Sustainability ...

22 August 2025

Paddling in high spirits

The sport is low impact, requiring no running or jumping, and experienced coaches will teach participants how to tap into their personal power. The energy comes entirely from the paddlers, ensuring minimal environmental impact. Dragon boating also pr...

22 August 2025

Moreton family fun

The Caboolture Family Fun Day kicked off on Monday, August 11, offering a free event that provided an affordable alternative to the Ekka weekend for the local community. Attendees enjoyed showbags, free rides, stage entertainment, and a kid’s zone fe...

22 August 2025

Funding to employment

Individual grants ranging from $50,000 to $250,000 are available under the program. Federal Member for Blair, Shayne Neumann, said the grants would support projects that lead to ongoing, secure employment and establish clear pathways for people exper...