In Darwin’s suffocating heat, the Dolphins stormed back from 18 down — and still lost. For 15 minutes, they blew the game apart; for the other 70, they were hanging on — and that was the difference. A furious comeback, two costly lapses, and Nathan Cleary’s boot breaking hearts in the 85th minute sealed a 23–22 golden point thriller — […]

Draft plans to allow apartment buildings of up to 15 storeys in Ferny Hills and Arana Hills are open for community feedback, as a new industry report warns of growing delays to apartment supply across south-east Queensland. Read: Residents in Arana Hills and Ferny Hills Asked to Weigh In on Rezoning Plans The City of Moreton Bay put […]

Residents across the City of Moreton Bay will gather on Saturday 25 April 2026 to honour the sacrifice of Australia’s servicemen and women at services held across 17 communities. Beachmere ANZAC Day Service 7:00 AM | Beachmere Remembrance Memorial, Clayton Park Find out more Beachmere will hold a dawn ANZAC Day service at Clayton […]

A plan to manage a long-standing flying fox colony in Narangba has drawn support from the community, with residents backing a solution aimed at reducing impacts on nearby homes while keeping the protected animals within the parkland. Read: Koala Alert at Youngs Crossing Upgrade Puts Joyner Drivers on Notice Feedback shows strong local […]

Class 9 students from Samford Valley Steiner School completed a five-day walking journey along the North Coast of New South Wales, stepping beyond the classroom as part of their outdoor education program. Read: From Houses to High-Rises: The New Plan for Ferny Hills and Arana Hills A Coastal Journey in Two Directions The five-day trek […]

Arana Hills and Ferny Hills could see major changes to their suburban landscape, with new planning proposals opening the door to higher-density housing in key areas. Read: Arana Hills Playground Upgrade Expands Inclusive Play Space The City of Moreton Bay has since extended the consultation period to 4:00 p.m. on April 24, 2026, and has […]

A single koala in a roadside tree near Youngs Crossing has become a sharp reminder that this major road upgrade is unfolding in a living habitat, not just a construction corridor. A community warning from Moreton Bay Koala Rescue has put local drivers on notice, urging them to slow down near the work zone at Joyner, as the animal could come down […]

Rising construction costs and a shortage of builders are threatening ambitious plans to build fifteen-storey apartment blocks in the suburbs of Ferny Hills and Arana Hills. Read: Main St and Junction St Development Dispute in Samford Village Reaches Key Stage While the local officials want to create more housing to meet a massive population […]

It is a little-known fact that the most decorated war dog in Australian history is commemorated in Warner with a dedicated park and statue following her miraculous survival in Afghanistan. Read: New Moreton Bay Parking Patrol Vehicle Draws Attention in Albany Creek A Soldier with Four Paws Photo Credit: Australian War Memorial Sarbi […]

A powerful earthquake that struck near Caboolture tens of thousands of years ago is now helping researchers and local authorities understand how a similar event today could affect homes, roads and essential services across the region. Read: Caboolture Leads Queensland Property Boom as Buyers Chase Space Over Prestige Researchers from the […]

Commuters travelling from Caboolture, Morayfield and Burpengary into Brisbane faced severely disrupted journeys from April 10, with buses replacing trains on their line for the first three days of the closure period and replacement services struggling to keep pace with the volume of passengers turning up at transfer points. Read: Before the […]

North Brisbane will host a strong lineup of dawn services, marches, and commemorations this ANZAC Day, 25 April 2026, bringing together local communities, veterans, and RSL sub-branches. Kedron–Wavell Dawn Service  5:00 AM – 6:30 AM | Lutwyche Cemetery (War Graves Section)Find out more A solemn dawn service held among the war […]

Mango Hill commuters are facing altered travel arrangements in April 2026, with the Redcliffe Peninsula Line operating on a reduced route as part of a series of planned infrastructure works across South East Queensland. Read: Mango Hill Local Lynda Barry Honoured for Decades of Lifesaving Service The closures began on Friday 3 April […]

Sun, April 12, 2026 (Meakin Park) – NPL Men – Round 7 • Brisbane Roar B 2   |   Peninsula Power 1 Sat, April 11, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex) – FQPL1 Men – Round 7 • Caboolture Sports FC 2   |   Broadbeach United 3 Sat, April 11, 2026 (Moreton Bay Sports Complex) – FQPL1 Women – Round 4 • Caboolture Sports FC 0   […]

A Deception Bay early learning centre is taking part in a community sleepover initiative, with staff giving up their beds to support young people experiencing homelessness. Read: Haley Cobb Heads to National Final with Focus on Cancer Prevention and Mental Health A Sleepover With Purpose In Deception Bay At Gardenia Early Learning […]

AFL Saturday, March 28, 2026 (Marvel Stadium, Melbourne) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 3• St Kilda 80 11.14   |   Brisbane Lions 113 17.11 FQPL1 Saturday, March 28, 2026 (Amcal Arena) – FQPL1 – Men – Round • Redlands United 5   |   North Star 0 Saturday, March 28, 2026 (AJ Kelly Park) – FQPL1 – Women […]

AFL Saturday, March 28, 2026 (Marvel Stadium, Melbourne) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 3• St Kilda 80 11.14   |   Brisbane Lions 113 17.11 Sat, April 11, 2026 (Graham Road / Automall Aspley Oval) – TPIL Lawyers QAFL – Round 2 • Aspley QAFL Seniors 48   |   Labrador QAFL Seniors 85 Sat, April 11, 2026 (Hickey […]

The Ladybirds social group in Bracken Ridge has celebrated 35 years of friendship and community support, marking the milestone with a gathering that reflects decades of connection among local women. Read: Years of Patience Pay Off as Bracken Ridge Man Scoops Major Windfall From A Simple Idea to A Lasting Group The Ladybirds in Bracken […]

Haley Cobb has spent five years turning a love of pageantry into something much larger than a crown, and this month the 28-year-old Narangba resident steps onto the national stage as one of eight finalists in the Ms Galaxy Australia division of the 2026 Australia Galaxy Pageants National Final. Read: Mango Hill Families Score Major Win With […]

Redcliffe Hospital's palliative care unit has officially opened its refurbished lounge, garden courtyard and children's play area, completing a transformation funded by the Moreton Bay community and delivering the kind of spaces that make an unbearable time feel, even briefly, a little more like home. Read: Easter Extravaganza Returns to […]

When Laurient (Laurie) and Felix Kempster sailed out of Sydney on the troopship Medic on 12 December 1916, they left behind their parents, Leonard and Rosina, and seven younger siblings in Sandgate. Both returned. Not every family from this stretch of Moreton Bay shore was so fortunate. Read: WNBA Superstar Angel Reese Invests as Brisbane […]

Barry and Lis Foat of Bald Hills have spent the past 25 years raising guide dogs for Guide Dogs Queensland, nurturing around 135 dogs into the early stages of a journey that has given independence, confidence and companionship to vision-impaired people across the state. Read: Dog Squad Search In Brighton Leads To Charges After Vehicle Incident […]

Long before Dayboro had a supermarket, a chemist, or a paved road, the Kelly family were already open for business. Kelly Bros Store ran for more than 70 years, from 1912 until 1985, operated by three generations of one family. Read: Samford Valley Community’s History Inspires New Dayboro Skate Park From Londonderry to Dayboro: The […]

Redcliffe is reflecting on the 100-year legacy of Anzac Memorial Avenue, recognising the historic roadway linking Petrie and the coastal suburb as both a tribute to fallen soldiers and an enduring part of the region’s identity. Read: Redcliffe Dragon Boat Teams Build Form Ahead Of April Nationals A Century-Old Tribute That Still […]

Residents in Moreton Bay are set to have their say on a major industrial proposal, as plans for the Narangba Innovation Precinct move closer to public consultation. Read: Narangba Train Station Adds 100 Car Parks to Meet Rising Demand The City of Moreton Bay is preparing a planning scheme amendment that would support new industrial activity […]

Caboolture mother-of-two Sarah Gutzke has gone from posting everyday mum content on TikTok to appearing on national billboards, after Kmart spotted her social media presence and invited her to front its March Apparel campaign. Read: Caboolture Leads Queensland Property Boom as Buyers Chase Space Over Prestige Sarah, who works as Head of […]

Refurbishment works have begun at the Dayboro Scout Hall, marking the start of a $500,000 upgrade to restore and modernise the well-used community space supporting local youth activities. Read: Dayboro Scout Hall To Undergo $500k Refurbishment To Support Local Youth Works Begin On Dayboro Scout Hall Upgrade The Dayboro Scout Hall has […]

In the quiet streets of Samford Village, the memory of four local brothers who served in World War I continues to hold deep meaning for the community more than a century later. Read: Creative Samford Brings Arts Trail Back to Samford Valley Family Ties and Early Settlement The Cash brothers — Percival, Frank, Frederick, and Bartley […]

Samford Garage, a long-running family-owned workshop in Samford Village, is marking 100 years in business after serving generations of local drivers from its site on Mount Glorious Road. Read: Samford Facility Breeds Insects to Battle Invasive Weeds in Moreton Bay The milestone will be celebrated on Sunday, 12 April 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 […]

A long-running legal fight over a proposed commercial development in Samford Village has reached a critical stage, with a court now considering whether a project at the town’s main roundabout should proceed — a decision that could shape the future look and feel of the community. Read: Samford Village Locals Rally to Defend Town Character […]

The Samford Valley Area Trades Showcase Proudly Supported by:Creightons & Sons Plumbing and GasLiverpool Garage DoorsLyatt FencingPlumbing issues rarely arrive at a convenient time—and often start small before escalating into expensive problems. A slow-draining sink, a leaking tap, or inconsistent hot water can seem minor, but […]

Construction on the next stage of the Brighton Foreshore Parklands project is set to begin in April, bringing new accessible paths, picnic areas, a beach access ramp and a new amenities block to two of the foreshore's most visited recreation spots. Read: Brighton Foreshore Pathways, Picnic Spots, and Access to be Improved Works at the 12th […]

Dr Corinne Lendon is preparing to travel to Papua New Guinea as part of the first Vets Beyond Borders mission to the country, contributing to a volunteer effort delivering veterinary care and community education in areas with limited access to animal health services. Read: New Moreton Bay Parking Patrol Vehicle Draws Attention in Albany Creek […]

A sophisticated new patrol vehicle is now roaming North Lakes to catch drivers who overstay time limits using automatic number plate recognition and high-resolution cameras. Read: Joyner Manhunt Continues After Alleged Police Car Ramming Starting this week, the council is changing how it monitors local streets to keep traffic moving and help […]

A routine day on the water took a sharp turn for Beachmere boaters when a sugar glider emerged from the folds of a sail in the middle of Moreton Bay, turning a simple trip into a rescue story with a very local heart. Read: Bribie Island Volunteers Help Thousands of Turtles Reach the Ocean The incident happened in late March 2026, after the […]

Caboolture has become Queensland’s busiest property market, with more homes changing hands there than anywhere else in the state — a sign that buyers are turning to the Moreton Bay suburb for space, flexibility and long-term value rather than traditional city prestige.  Read: New Patrol Vehicle Brings Smarter Parking Enforcement to […]

Redcliffe is among the key locations where a new high-tech parking patrol vehicle is now operating across Moreton Bay, targeting overstaying and illegally parked vehicles in regulated zones. Read: Redcliffe Dragon Boat Teams Build Form Ahead Of April Nationals Redcliffe Among Key Areas Under New Monitoring System The patrol vehicle is […]

Albany Creek is part of the wider Moreton Bay conversation after a new high-tech parking patrol vehicle began operating in regulated zones to detect overstays and illegal parking. Read: James Drysdale Reserve to Become Major Sports Hub in Moreton Bay Albany Creek Attention Turns to Smarter Parking Checks The new patrol vehicle is fitted […]

Waraba's emergence as Queensland's next major city hit a visible milestone when around 600 people turned out to celebrate the grand opening of the Lilywood Landings Display Village, the first of its kind in the new city taking shape within the City of Moreton Bay. Read: Waraba Welcomes First Residents as New City Takes Shape The […]

Redcliffe dragon boat teams are building strong form ahead of April’s national championships at Lake Kawana after delivering multiple podium finishes and finals appearances at recent Queensland events. Read: Redcliffe Pitcher Patrick Crotty Makes History With Major League Signing Redcliffe Crews Step Up Ahead Of Lake Kawana With the […]