Community

5 October 2024

Election promises fly

Commitments have already been made for extra CCTV as well as $15m towards a wildlife hospital. Both of these issues are part of CMB’s Moreton Bay Matters campaign, which identifies five key issues Council wants the next Queensland Government to commi...

5 October 2024

Neighbourhood Centre upgrade

The redevelopment of the site will increase the amount of modern, accessible and inclusive floor space available for centre activities, with work expected to begin early next year and be completed by early 2026, supporting around 16 full-time equival...

4 October 2024

Expo success

Due to remarkable growth over the past few years, the Expo has found new venues, now hosted at St Columban’s College in Caboolture and Banksia Beach State School on Bribie Island. With hundreds of attendees, the event showcased speakers from the Depa...

4 October 2024

Local artists encouraged to bring creative visions to life

Community Art Program. Unitywater invites local professional and emerging artists, along with community groups, to submit expressions of interest to bring their creative vision to life on assets across its network, including pump stations, roadside c...

4 October 2024

A better strategy to handle trauma

Approximately 75 per cent of Australian adults have experienced at least one potentially traumatic event in their lifetime. The experience of trauma can lead to a range of mental health challenges, including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, d...

3 October 2024

Writers festival fun

Spread across the charming towns of Nambour, Mapleton, Montville, and Maleny, this festival promises an immersive experience for lovers of literature, aspiring authors, and anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling. This three-day event celebrat...

3 October 2024

Care reforms

The package will ensure that government funding for aged care grows more sustainably, so that when people need it, dignified and high-quality residential aged care will be available. The Federal Government will also invest $4.3 billion to roll out a ...

2 October 2024

Former rail employee retires after 20 years of service

Having worked in customer service at the Fortitude Valley station for most of his career, Brad Moore said he will now “take it easy” in retirement, adding that he will miss his customers the most. “I really enjoyed helping people and got a real buzz ...

2 October 2024

Let’s drink to this

Completed in 1984, Wivenhoe Dam has been pivotal in supplying approximately 50 per cent of SEQ water supply, and has supported the agricultural industry, employment opportunities and recreation in the region for decades. 65-year-old Wivenhoe Field Ra...