Community

18 January 2025

Congrats to Wamuran’s Secretary of the Year

Ms. Hegemann received the award for her vital role in helping establish the new Lions of Caboolture North Club, along with her other essential roles in the Lions. Ms. Hegemann was a charter member of Lions Club of Wamuran (LCW) and became Secretary n...

17 January 2025

Caboolture Watchhouse gets funding

The 31-bed facility ensures ongoing, secure accommodation for young people, having a number of health, education, and intervention services available for juvenile offenders. Ongoing funding has ensured the continuation of these services in the new ye...

17 January 2025

Koalas stop Fernvale DA

Council was directed by the State Assessment and Referral Agency to refuse the application, as it conflicts with state mapping for vegetation with significance (koala habitat). Council was also required to assess the application on its merits as part...

17 January 2025

Woodfordia funded $620,000 for trainees

The trainees will undertake a Certificate I in Conservation and Ecosystem Management, by learning about and helping maintain Woodfordia’s nursery and environment, as well as training in general construction, chemical use, chainsaw operation, hand too...

17 January 2025

Keep kids busy

From hands-on workshops to outdoor adventures, City of Moreton Bay’s Libraries, Galleries, and Museums, and Active Holidays program guarantee fun-filled days for children aged 3 to 17. Here are the top 10 free school holiday activities across City of...

16 January 2025

Elder abuse on the rise

The Elder Abuse Statistics In Queensland Year in Review found 4,458 phone calls were made to the Elder Abuse Helpline in 2023-24, with 2,674 notifications of abuse. The report recommended further research into social abuse, which is a form of coerciv...

16 January 2025

Properties stay strong

While a lot of questions remain around what the new route will look like, how many homes will be affected and where, Re/Max Living real estate agent, Chris Wease, said the outlook for home prices remained positive. “From an industry frontline perspec...

16 January 2025

Villeneuve Fire Brigade

The brigade was voted the winner of Kilcoy Butchers Diamond Donations program, receiving $1,500 to help support upgrades to their station and training rooms. Community shoppers got to vote for the winners until December 31, with VRFB being announced ...