Community

20 February 2026

New roar for Lions Park

Burpengary’s Lions Park is set for a major transformation, with works to begin in the coming weeks on a comprehensive upgrade designed to create a modern, inclusive community space. Located at the corner of Dunbeeth Drive and Eleanor Street, the park...

20 February 2026

Preserving St Mary’s history

Kilcoy’s St Mary’s Anglican Church is calling on the community to help preserve a treasured piece of local history, launching an $18,000 fundraising campaign to urgently repair its stained-glass windows. The appeal focuses on the Baptistry windows, w...

19 February 2026

Welcome year of the horse

NOT even the rainy weather could stop Lunar New Year celebrations, as the Caboolture Town Square welcomed thousands of visitors to celebrate the vibrant traditions of the East at Moreton Bay’s Lunar New Year event on February 14. Local acts and commu...

19 February 2026

New anti-bullying measures rolled out across Queensland schools

A new anti-bullying hotline and rapid response teams are being rolled out across Queensland schools as part of a broader push to tackle rising concerns about student safety. The State Government introduced a comprehensive suite of measures designed t...

19 February 2026

SEQ beaches make seclusion Top 10

Two South East Queensland favourites, South Gorge Beach on North Stradbroke Island and First Bay on the Sunshine Coast, have been named among Queensland’s most secluded beaches in new research released by LifeFlight Lotteries. The study analysed onli...

19 February 2026

New crime prevention for Moreton

New CCTV cameras and licence plate recognition technology are set to be rolled out across Moreton Bay following a $250,000 funding boost from the State Government. The investment will deliver critical CCTV upgrades and other crime prevention measures...

18 February 2026

Stolen Egyptian artifacts recovered

A 52-year-old man has been charged with multiple offences following an incident at a Caboolture museum where Egyptian artefacts were stolen on February 13. At approximately 3am, police will allege a man smashed a window of The Abbey Place property an...

16 February 2026

Country meets the dancefloor

Somerset’s award-winning Blue Light branch is launching 2026 with a country-themed hoedown in Toogoolawah, setting the tone for a packed year of youth events designed to give local young people safe, affordable entertainment close to home. The Somers...

15 February 2026

Why care close to home matters

As aged care reforms roll out across Australia, a remote Aboriginal community in Western Australia’s Pilbara is demonstrating the importance of allowing older people to receive care close to home, surrounded by family, culture and Country. Horses are...