Council budgets for growth

Moreton Bay Mayor Allan Sutherland admits some residents could struggle with rates increases announced last week.
 
Moreton Bay Regional Council says it has helped to cushion the impact of ongoing financial strains for families, despite delivering rates increases and higher water charges in its ... More »


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Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett inspects the new insulation plant at Brendale on Monday with Bradford Operations Manager Andrew Rowe.

Green factory officially given green light

A large bulk of the ceiling insulation set to increase power saving in Australian homes will come out of Brendale, with a new production plant officially unveiled on Monday. Environment Minister Peter Garrett officially opened the $50 million Bradford Gold glasswool insulation plant on South Pine Road, a manufacturing operation he said utilised ... More »


Bunya resident David Gregor and State Member for Ferny Grove Geoff Wilson examine controversial plans that could destroy the quaint nature of the area and endanger wildlife.

Battle over Bunya land use

Bunya residents fear wildlife and the bush lifestyle of their neighbourhood may be compromised if adjustments aren’t made to a plan governing urban development in the area. Residents believe an anomaly in the South East Queensland Regional Plan could result in major changes that would jeopardise natural habitats and the future way of life for ... More »



Community

There will be plenty of colour at the three-day Farm Fantastic outdoor expo at Caboolture. Photo courtesy Caboolture News.

City’s country expo returns

The countdown is on to Australia’s biggest outdoor expo. Whether you’re into things with four legs or four wheels, there will be something for everyone when the Farm Fantastic event, dubbed “the city’s country expo”, returns to Caboolture from 17-19 July. More than 35,000 visitors are expected to attend the three-day extravaganza, the largest ... More »


Heart stopping extreme motorbike action will feature at Samford later this month when the town continues show season in the Moreton Bay region.

Show hits new heights

When winter rolls around you can be sure of a few things – it will get cold and you’ll probably catch some of the show fever in the air.Local residents are being spoiled for choice when it comes to affordable, family-orientated entertainment with a rural feel.The recent Woodford Show was the first of four agricultural shows to hit showgrounds ... More »



Sport

Stephanie Wood is set for a hectic netball schedule including travelling to the Australian Institute of Sport and debuting for Queensland in the Australian Netball League.

Wood to mix with netball’s tall timbers

A year ago she was in the state under-17 team. Now Stephanie Wood is set to play netball for her state at senior level. The 17-year-old from Brendale has been named in the Queensland Fusion squad to contest the upcoming Australian Netball League. Wood’s selection, which she described as “surprising”, comes on top of her being named in the ... More »


Local gymnasts Grace Wyer, Kim Jensen and Brett McClymont have been picked to represent Queensland at next year’s National Special Olympics in Adelaide.

Gymnasts paving the way to Olympic glory

Mt Nebo gymnast Brett McClymont has taken the first steps towards returning to one of the biggest international arenas for disability sports.McClymont, who won two silver medals at last year’s Special Olympic World Games in Shanghai, is one of four local gymnasts who are basking in the glory of being selected to participate in next year’s Special ... More »


   

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