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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...

22 August 2025

Morayfield growth plan

The Morayfield Neighbourhood Planning Project Future Directions Report sets out how Council will increase housing diversity and supply, improve liveability, and protect rural and natural landscapes for decades to come. The report, developed after ext...

21 August 2025

Men rallying against DV

The rally aims to highlight the widespread impact of domestic violence, raising awareness of the trauma it causes and the urgent need for change. Organisers are encouraging husbands, fathers, brothers, sons, uncles, and friends to unite and send a cl...

21 August 2025

Seller dislosure shakes market

The Property Law Act 2023 has now taken effect, introducing a mandatory seller disclosure scheme aimed at improving transparency in real estate transactions. Under the reform, sellers of houses, townhouses, units, commercial properties, and vacant la...

21 August 2025

Croppers shift as lamb, beef and almonds soar

Neil Burgess, Senior Manager Industry Affairs at Bendigo Bank Agribusiness, said domestic wheat prices have eased as the outlook improves, though global markets remain under pressure amid record world wheat production. Canola and barley are offering ...