Once built for water security, Lake Samsonvale has grown into a gathering place for sport, leisure and memory across the Moreton Bay region. At sunrise, Lake Samsonvale looks like glass. The oars dip in a steady rhythm, slicing through the misty surface before the ripples fade and the day begins. A rower adjusts his position,…
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A quiet town with quirky stories and roots that run deeper than its heritage streets. Dayboro has the kind of charm that feels like it’s been there forever — and nestled at the foot of the D’Aguilar Range, it practically has. Surrounded by green paddocks, gentle hills, and winding country roads, this rural pocket of…
When you think of Redcliffe, what comes to mind? The jetty? Fish and chips by the water? Bee Gees Way? While those are all part of its charm, Redcliffe is also the quiet custodian of stories that most people – even long-time locals – don’t know. From colonial beginnings to war-time secrets, this peninsula holds…