NEW MANGO HILL STATE SCHOOL CELEBRATES OPENiNG
Students at Mango Hill State School, north of Brisbane, are settling into their new surroundings following the official opening of their new State Government facility today. Member for Murrumba Dean Wells, today joining the celebrations, said the new $21.6 million school opened at the start of the school year with 213 students. “The school will [...]
Drug charges, Deception Bay
A 30-year-old Brighton man and a 23-year-old local woman have been charged following the alleged location of dangerous drugs and laboratory equipment at a Deception Bay address this morning. Around 10.45am, police attended the Esplanade South address following reports of a disturbance. It is alleged police located a quantity of methyl amphetamine and cannabis, a [...]
Andrew to run for protection of animals
To most people a marathon is a huge accomplishment; it can sometimes be the ultimate goal for an aspiring runner or for someone who wants to get into shape and aim high. For Andrew Hedgman a marathon just isn’t enough. “I ran my first marathon when I was 18,” said Andrew, “and then my first [...]
$105 Million Rail Investment Now Boarding
Work is expected to begin within months on the physical delivery of Moreton Bay Regional Council’s $105 million investment in the $1.15 billion Moreton Bay Rail Link, from Petrie to Kippa-Ring. Mayor Allan Sutherland said council’s contribution to the region-building Moreton Bay Rail Link would include new bridges over the planned rail corridor at Dohles [...]
UPDATE: Missing boy located, Deception Bay
UPDATE: Missing boy located, Deception Bay Police have located a missing 14-year-old boy who was reported missing from Deception Bay earlier this week. He was found safe and well earlier this morning. Police would like to thank members of the public and the media for their assistance in this matter.
Geoff Huegill signs again for MS swim fundraiser
AUSTRALIAN swimming champion and new Dad, Geoff Huegill, will support the MS Society’s swim fundraiser MS Swimathon for a second year running, announced today. Huegill will help the charity reach a new record – to raise more than $200,000 to support Queenslanders living with multiple sclerosis (MS) through five swims across the state. MS Swimathons [...]
Australia Day in Redcliffe
This Australia Day, Redcliffe’s Suttons Beach is having a true blue celebration as one of the three host sites across the Moreton Bay Region for Australia Day Events. People of all ages are invited to celebrate Australia’s National day by bringing a picnic blanket or chairs along to the free council event at Suttons Beach [...]
Redcliffe’s lifestyle and special character
Redcliffe’s lifestyle and special character will be better protected by Cr Chris Whiting if he is elected as Mayor of Moreton Bay Regional Council. Cr Chris Whiting has committed to deliver a community-focused Local Area Plan and a range of other initiatives to retain the historic character of Redcliffe and help build local businesses. “The [...]
Was your New Year’s resolution to have more fun?
Then why not join a choir? Multitude Inc, Redcliffe’s fun, contemporary community choir, is looking for new male and female members. 2012 rehearsals start February 2 at the Baptist Church Hall on Duffield Road, Margate, opposite the Woolworths carpark. The choir sings contemporary music including broadway, gospel, pop, jazz and rock. In 2012, Multitude’s repertoire [...]