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May 6, 2018

Moreton Bay pledges to go to plastic straw-free

Moreton Bay Regional Council has today pledged to phase out the use of single-use plastic straws at its council-operated venues and...

May 6, 2018

Government partnership leads to motor neurone disease drug candidate

A potential drug to treat motor neurone disease (MND) is set to emerge from a partnership between The University of Queensland and the...

May 5, 2018

AMATEUR FISHERMEN’S ASSOCIATION of QUEENSLAND

Commenced our involvement providing Fishing data to Government since 1904 Hi to all. The wind and waves have kept most people in the lee...

May 5, 2018

The Changing of History

In recent weeks, Cranky Lizard’s attention has been captured by the public comments and media debate about the changing of history. “...

May 5, 2018

CCTV for Ningi Tip

Moreton Bay Regional Council has installed security cameras at the Ningi Waste Transfer Station to deter acts of vandalism and break-ins....

May 5, 2018

Birali Steiner School Ground Breaking Ceremony

On Tuesday, 10th April, Susan Lamb attended a Ground-Breaking Ceremony for the Birali Steiner School at Beachmere. As the school turned...

May 5, 2018

Beachmere Turns out for Anzac Day

Beachmere, once again, turned up in numbers to attend the Anzac Day service. Police estimated the crowd at over 2000 people with the...

May 5, 2018

BEACHMERE RESIDENTS WELCOME MOBILE COVERAGE NEWS

Stephen Jones MP and Susan Lamb MP joined with Beachmere residents in welcoming the announcement of a new mobile tower for the village....

May 5, 2018

BEACHMERE COMMUNITY BANK INFORMATION NIGHT

The Beachmere Community Bank Project Steering Committee is hosting an Information Night on Monday 11 June for those who would like to...

May 5, 2018

BEACHMERE ASSIST- NEW TEAM AND NEW NUMBER

Beachmere Assist has a new team of Co-ordinators and a new dedicated contact number. Since it started late last year this local advocacy...

May 5, 2018

Applications open for 2018 NCWQ Moreton Bay bursary

Applications are open for the National Council of Women of Queensland (NCWQ) and Moreton Bay Regional Council’s $1,000 study grant. The...

May 5, 2018

A step in the right direction

In Australia, cervical cancer is in the top twenty causes of death, affecting many Australian women. This specific type of cancer affects...

Feb 17, 2018

World Day of Social Justice 20th of February 2018

By Amelia Strazdins On the fourteenth of February, the world gathers to celebrate their love for their partners and many spend inordinate...

Feb 17, 2018

Where’s Anna!!!!

It’s been nearly 70 days since Anna has been missing. On the 6th of February it was Ranee’s (Anna) Birthday and her children Jen & Greg...

Feb 17, 2018

Upgrade to begin on Bongaree Jetty

Moreton Bay Regional Council will begin works on the first week of February on the Bongaree Jetty upgrade. Division 1 Councillor Brooke...

Feb 17, 2018

SOCIALISM’S TORTURED THINKING…

By Staff Writer : Harvey Fewings. As the travelling road show, that is the current, left wing, Victorian Government, rolls into its third...

Feb 17, 2018

Share of $100K up for grabs to celebrate Qld Seniors Week

The State Government is reminding community organisations and local councils that they will soon be able to apply for a subsidy of up to...

Feb 17, 2018

Registrations are now open for small businesses looking to host an event for Queensland Small Business Week 2018 (QSBW) being held from...

Feb 17, 2018

Queensland scientists and artists recognised in Australia Day awards for 2018.

Leading scientists and artists were among a group of more than 100 Queenslanders recognised in 2018 Australia Day Honours List. Minister...

Feb 17, 2018

Queensland Rail’s newest recruits begin driver training school

Transport Minister Mark Bailey today welcomed the next cohort of Queensland Rail trainee drivers on their first day of training. Mr...

Feb 17, 2018

Queensland motorists win as confusing fuel prices come down

New laws mean that from the 31st of January, Queensland motorists won’t pay more than the fuel prices they see. Energy Minister Dr...

Feb 17, 2018

Medicrew Outreach Clinic Now Open in Toorbul!!!

The Local Toorbul community showed up to support the grand opening of the Medicrew Toorbul Outreach Clinic on Tuesday 23rd of January for...

Feb 17, 2018

Free training program to continue for the long term unemployed due to renewed funding

Caboolture based community group has secured continued funding to offer Certificate II in Retail courses to those struggling to gain...

Feb 17, 2018

Bullying research shows need for national response to tackle complex issue

A survey of Australian kids showing that more than half (52%) who admitted they engaged in potentially cyberbullying behaviour believed...