Growing pains for school

Students at Eatons Hill State School could feel the squeeze this year with the primary school close to capacity. Twelve years after opening its doors to around 350 students, Eatons Hill is the first state primary school on Brisbane’s north side to hit the 1000 student mark. It is also just the fourth school in the Moreton Bay region, after ... More »

View to safety with revised limit

Residents are claiming a victory for common sense following the lowering of the speed limit on a dangerous road at Ocean View. Last June The Westerner reported residents were fearful of a major accident as drivers sped down the narrow and windy Ocean View Road. It followed residents’ concerns about wildlife, including wallabies, being killed by ... More »

Local legends shine bright

From school-aged fund raisers to animal carers, the best of our community were honoured on Australia Day.Albany Creek philanthropist Peter Campbell was named Citizen of the Year at the Dickson Community Awards, held in front of 400 guests, armed service veterans and family members at Norths Leagues Services Club at Kallangur.The real estate agent ... More »

Moreton women among region’s best

A stalwart of the Dayboro community and a teenaged conservationist have taken out the major accolades in Moreton Bay Regional Council’s annual Australia Day Awards.Kobble Creek’s Alison Taylor was named Moreton Bay Citizen of the Year, while Eatons Hill’s Jenna Freeman took out the Young Citizen award at a gala ceremony at the Redcliffe Cultural ... More »

Cowboys ready for 2010

Their senior side is one of the most successful in Brisbane, and now youngsters can get on board with the Dayboro Cowboys for a new season of exciting rugby league action.The Cowboys host sign-on days on 7 and 14 February at their home ground at the Dayboro Showgrounds, Don Kerr Memorial Drive, Dayboro.The cost for a 2010 family membership is $77 ... More »

Young guns hoof it to Broncos stable

As if finishing high school wasn’t enough to make him a little nervous, this year Bryce Hegarty will also have to contend with being pummelled by the biggest rugby league players he has ever encountered. And the 17-year-old can hardly wait. The Samford Valley resident is one of a handful of local players enlisted by the Brisbane Broncos to tackle ... More »