Community

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...

30 July 2025

Satellite year

Since opening in 2024, the Bribie Island Satellite Health Centre has provided more than 22,067 episodes of care, reducing the need for travel off-island and improving access to timely care. The services include a Minor Injury and Illness Clinic, Day ...

29 July 2025

Parneet wins Miss Legacy

She secured the national crown in Sydney on 12 July, impressing judges with her Fearless Vibez platform. This initiative involved visits to five schools in India, where she distributed copies of her children’s book, Fearless and Fierce, designed to h...

29 July 2025

Kilcoy kicks up its heels

The spotlight shone on this year’s Showgirl and Rural Ambassador presentations, marking the return of the beloved tradition after a six-year hiatus. Millie Retschlag took home the 2025 Kilcoy Showgirl title, while Hanah Retschlag was presented as the...

29 July 2025

Blazing a new trail for Harrison

At the General Meeting on July 16, Council voted unanimously to approve the renaming of Ocean Beach Access Track to ‘Harrison Payne Track’, subject to the outcome of public feedback of the name change. Mayor Peter Flannery said the proposed renaming ...