Community

2 August 2025

Growing from Kabi Kabi land to laid-back living

The area was originally home to the Gubbi Gubbi (Kabi Kabi) people, the traditional custodians of the land, who lived sustainably along the coastline for thousands of years, fishing the tidal flats and gathering shellfish. European settlement began i...

2 August 2025

Debt relief for over 20,000 Blair students

The reforms will wipe more than $16 billion in debt for more than three million Australians, including around 23,150 local students and graduates across Ipswich, the Somerset Region and Karana Downs area. Based on Australian Taxation Office figures, ...

1 August 2025

Waraba’s first ever residents move in

The couple, who were previously renting in Chermside West, are thrilled to be crowned the first settlers of the region following the completion of their new home. “It’s really exciting to think we are the first homeowners to move in,” Nina, 28, said....

1 August 2025

Hammering safety

This comes just a month after a Coominya worker in her 20s became entrapped in machinery at a worksite, suffering a significant arm injury. Between July and September 2025, inspectors will conduct audits of construction workplaces throughout Queensla...

1 August 2025

Warm welcome for workers

Recognising the importance of church in Islander cultures, volunteers host a gathering at Wamuran Community Hall on Saturdays at 6.30pm, bringing together workers for food, faith, and friendship. With church attendance being a key part of island cult...

31 July 2025

Moreton’s $300K early intervention

The 12-month program will support at-risk young people aged 10 to 17 in the region, using rugby league, mentorship, and cultural activities to help re-engage them with education, reduce anti-social behaviour, and strengthen family and community ties....

31 July 2025

Revving responders

Moreton Bay SES crews received seven new specialised Ford Ranger General Response vehicles and three General Storm Response trailers, doubling the operational capability of SES crews to respond to natural disasters. The new fleet of state-of-the-art ...

31 July 2025

State delivering support to help combat varroa mite

The first recipients of the $500,000 Community Bee Innovation Fund (CBIF) have been announced, with funding to be used for training, education and pest management activities aimed at protecting the beekeeping and pollination-dependent industries. For...

30 July 2025

40 years of roaring service

Club President Graham Emery reflected on the organisation’s remarkable journey, highlighting their significant contributions to local communities. “Our motto is simple: We serve. This year, we’ve donated over $70,000 to local and community groups,” h...