Community

24 June 2026

Rally against the raceway

State Member for Pumicestone, Ariana Doolan, said community concerns about the proposed Moreton Motorsport Park deserved to be properly considered, after more than 200 Beachmere residents rallied against the development on Sunday, June 21. The protes...

24 June 2026

Powerline plans spark Avoca Vale property fears

A Somerset couple fear a proposed transmission corridor linked to the Borumba Pumped Hydro Project (BPHP) could destroy years of planning and severely limit the future use of their 1,600-acre family property near Linville, just as they prepare to mov...

20 June 2026

Workshops and demos take centre stage

Blacksmithing demonstrations, floral workshops, barbecue masterclasses and live music will headline a packed program of hands-on activities at this year’s Esk Garden Fair, as organisers expand the event beyond plants to create a full-day festival exp...

20 June 2026

Giving gardens a soul in art

Garden art is emerging as one of the biggest drawcards of this year’s Esk Garden Fair, with organisers unveiling what is set to be the largest and most diverse collection of outdoor art, sculptures and handcrafted garden features ever showcased at th...

19 June 2026

Bravery on the platform

A Burpengary man living with a brain injury has been recognised for his bravery after helping save two young children from a potentially tragic accident at Fortitude Valley train station. Bobby Baker, 48, was recently presented with a certificate by ...

18 June 2026

$850k boost for Linville SS

LINVILLE State School has unveiled a $850,000 amenities upgrade on June 9, providing students and staff with modern facilities as the school celebrates 125 years of education. The project involved the supply, transportation, installation and commissi...

18 June 2026

Lonely seniors in Caboolture and surrounds to get support

Isolated seniors in Caboolture and surrounds are set to receive a much-needed boost of friendship, thanks to a new volunteer-driven initiative by Feros Care. With many local seniors going weeks without a single face-to-face conversation, the program ...

18 June 2026

Corbet promises consultation

Proponents of the proposed Moreton Motorsport Park have pledged further consultation with Beachmere residents as debate over the controversial development continues ahead of the June 25 submission deadline. Corbet’s Group General Manager, Andrew Corb...

17 June 2026

‘Deliberate delays’ place community centre in doubt

DOCUMENTS obtained by State Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan, under Right to Information (RTI) laws have sparked fresh questions over the future of the long-promised Caboolture Neighbourhood Centre, with Mr Ryan claiming the project has fallen well b...