Celebrate Youth Week in Moreton
Moreton Bay Regional Council is encouraging young people to imagine, create and inspire during this year’s National Youth Week. Held from April 13 to April 22, National Youth Week is the largest annual celebration of young people in Australia and council will be playing a key role showcasing the talents, ideas and achievements of Moreton Bay Region young people. The event will provide [...]
Inspiring 14 year old revs up team to raise $50,000 for kids with disabilities
A Kippa-Ring schoolboy has raised much needed awareness and showed endless initiative to support a team that has raised $50,000 through the Food Spectrum Charity Challenge to improve the lives of children with disabilities, in a world-class endurance event held in Melbourne last week. Liam Siltala has cerebral palsy, however this didn’t deter him from taking a [...]
Serious assault, Deception Bay
Police are investigating a serious assault at Deception Bay last night. Between 7.15 and 8.30pm an altercation occurred resulting in members of public locating a man lying on Union Street with serious injuries to his head. The 30-year-old Deception Bay man was taken to Redcliffe Hospital for treatment. Police are asking anyone in the area [...]
Robbery, Redcliffe
A 29-year-old Redcliffe man will appear in the Redcliffe Magistrates Court today charged with a number of offences after a robbery at a Redcliffe newsagency last night. Around 6.25pm a man entered the Victoria Avenue store wearing clothing wrapped around his head and allegedly carrying a knife and shopping bag. The man demanded the attendant [...]
LNP to give mums & bubs best start to life
Becoming a parent can be an exciting time, but it can also be a time of uncertainty and anxiety for parents and families. Under an LNP Government we will ensure Redcliffe mums and bubs get the best possible start to life by supporting families during what can be a stressful period. We will establish a [...]
Wet weather means ‘play it safe’
With heavy rain continuing tonight across the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay regions, people are reminded to play it safe in the wet conditions. Customers should also ensure grates and drains connected to the sewer network on their property are unobstructed and above water levels. Large amounts of stormwater have entered the sewerage network and [...]
Attempted murder, Kippa Ring
Police have charged a 26-year-old man after an incident at Kippa Ring yesterday afternoon. Around 4.20pm it is alleged the man attended an address at Centaur Street and seriously assaulted a 29-year-old woman before stealing her vehicle and fleeing the scene. Police arrested the man last night. The man has been charged with one count [...]
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 [...]