On the edge of Moreton Bay, as the tide slips away to reveal vast stretches of mudflat, the sky often stirs with wings. Curlews call out, godwits probe the sand, and children clutch binoculars almost too big for their faces, eager to spot their first pelican. This is a common experience for families living along…
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North Lakes is about to change forever, with a $180 million five-star hotel and lifestyle precinct set to turn the town centre into a lively “mini James Street” — a place where locals can gather, dine, shop and experience a new side of community life. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026, with the City…
Kumbartcho Sanctuary in Eatons Hill is more than a patch of preserved bushland. It is a community hub where volunteers, families and Moreton Bay’s staff come together to nurture native plants and wildlife. The sanctuary, set on the site of a former wildlife park, has grown into a place where conservation meets education, and where…
On a weekday morning in Brendale, the South Pine Indoor Sports Centre hums with activity. School students walk in for a volleyball carnival, while futsal players set up on an adjoining court for training. Later in the evening, the lines are redrawn for basketball and netball. The building itself is designed to move with this…
On a busy weekend morning at Scarborough Harbour, families queue at the boat ramp, anglers prepare their gear, and local cafés hum with early risers. Soon, this familiar scene will begin to change, with $3.9 million committed to immediate upgrades that promise safer access and improved facilities for the community. Fast-tracked works begin Scarborough Harbour…
Beachmere residents are confronting some of Queensland’s toughest natural hazards as a local resilience plan begins shaping how the coastal town will respond to floods, cyclones, bushfires, and the threat of rising seas. The project, led by the City of Moreton Bay, is now in its first stage of raising awareness and identifying what dangers…
North Stradbroke Island has marked a historic moment with the opening of the Quandamooka Arts and Culture Centre, a purpose-built space designed to preserve and share the island’s living traditions through art, performance and community storytelling. A long time coming The project, formally known as the Quandamooka Art, Museum and Performance Institute (QUAMPI), began its…
On a Saturday morning in Samford Valley, the smell of coffee drifts from local cafés while families wander through stalls of handmade goods and fresh produce. Soon, this familiar rhythm of community life will have a new home: the Samford Parklands Village Green. Backed by $2.2 million in funding, the project will create a central…
Centenary Lakes in Caboolture could soon be transformed into a modern sports and recreation hub, with the City of Moreton Bay releasing a draft plan that outlines new facilities, community spaces, and flood-resilient upgrades. The plan focuses on improvements to one of the region’s most important public spaces, and locals are now being invited to…
For decades, the Redcliffe police station has stood on the corner of Redcliffe Parade and Klingner Road, its dated walls straining to keep up with a community that has outgrown it. Officers who work there every day say the building has become cramped and tired, the same space that last saw a major renovation back…