Community

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...

16 January 2026

Moreton books boom with $2.3M reads in 2025

Moreton Bay residents have turned the page on another book-buster year for reading, borrowing and downloading more than 2.3 million books across Moreton Bay’s library network in 2025. Mayor Peter Flannery was excited by the buzz around reading and li...

16 January 2026

Moreton Bay boy hailed for bravery at Glass House

An 11-year-old Moreton Bay boy is being praised for his calm thinking and bravery after helping save a life during a family hike in the Glass House Mountains. Young Scout Izak was walking with his father when they came across an unconscious person on...

14 January 2026

Folk fun in Woodford

The Woodford Folk Festival has once again left a lasting mark on the Moreton Bay region, drawing tens of thousands of visitors and delivering a significant economic and cultural boost following six days of music, art and community celebration. Held f...

5 January 2026

Progress on the rise as Jimna powers forward

Jimna residents continue to advocate for improved facilities, heritage protections and better access to surrounding state forests, as several key community projects progressed throughout November. The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries...