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Jun 13, 20192 min read

Academic Targets Deal a Double Blow to Teachers

Teachers in Australia are working hard to balance academic achievement targets with declining student wellbeing, a new study from the...

Jun 13, 20191 min read

Community

Community grants information sessions start next week

Moreton Bay Regional Council will hold a series of free grant workshop sessions starting next week to provide information about the...

Jun 13, 20192 min read

Community

2019 Community, Sport and Recreation Flash Forum

Time is running out to secure your sport in a free half-day forum for sporting clubs, community organisations and volunteers to help you...

Jun 5, 20191 min read

Free course helps adults take first steps to university

A free USC course is offering adults in the Caboolture region the chance to upgrade their academic skills, get a taste of university life...

Jun 5, 20192 min read

Drones help ghost crab researchers ditch the legwork

USC researchers have found a new way to measure the health of sandy beach ecosystems – highly specialised drone imagery capable of...

May 27, 20191 min read

Samford Art Trails Opens Up Creative Doors

Don’t brush off the chance to see 35 local artists and their incredible works when the Samford Art Trails opens next week. Council...

May 27, 20191 min read

Celebrate World Environment Day at Moreton Bay Region Libraries

Libraries across the Moreton Bay Region will host a series of free workshops and information sessions to celebrate World Environment Day...

Permanent Water Refill Stations Pop Up Across the Region

May 27, 20192 min read

Community

Permanent Water Refill Stations Pop Up Across the Region

Water refill stations are popping up across Moreton Bay to help keep our communities hydrated for free and reduce single-use plastics....

May 27, 20192 min read

Mt Glorious Spiny Crayfish Under Threat

The Mount Glorious Spiny Crayfish may be small in size and population, but according to USC crustacean expert Dr Tomer Ventura they play...

May 23, 20192 min read

Celebrating our creative community in Moreton Bay

Savour local produce, sip on craft beer and wine and rub shoulders with some famous Australians when North Lakes Library opens its doors...

May 23, 20192 min read

Moreton Bay Residents Encouraged to take a Closer Look at their Pet’s Poo

With approximately 62% of the population identifying as proud pet parents, Petbarn North Lakes and Greencross Vets are calling on Aussies...

May 23, 20192 min read

Plastics study finds age, size does matter for marine life

A study measuring the size of plastic rubbish ingested by seabirds in Australia and New Zealand has found 90 percent fall within the...

First roles advertised for USC Moreton Bay campus

May 23, 20192 min read

Community

First roles advertised for USC Moreton Bay campus

As Moreton Bay’s new university campus takes shape, USC is placing job advertisements to fill the first 13 academic positions to begin at...

May 23, 20193 min read

Australian Cardiologists Won't Miss a Beat with New Heart Technology

A new generation of implantable cardiac devices with heart failure diagnostics are enabling Australian cardiologists to better predict...

May 19, 20191 min read

Engineering Honours leads to role in Brisbane

Studying Mechanical Engineering with Honours at USC has landed a former Morayfield student an exciting role at a Brisbane engineering...

May 17, 20191 min read

Wyllie Park Riverbank Stabilisation Works

Almost 2000 eucalyptus and mangroves will be planted in Wyllie Park to reinforce the riverbank and also provide more koala habitat to...

May 17, 20191 min read

Moreton Bay’s Young Recycling Champions!

St Columban’s College, Goodstart North Lakes and Genesis Christian College have all been recognised for their efforts in reducing general...

May 17, 20192 min read

Beehive Start-up Revolutionises Honey Harvesting

The vital role that bees play in the earth’s ecosystem is under the spotlight this week, as we prepare to celebrate World Bee Day on...

Grants program brings reconciliation celebrations to our region

May 12, 20192 min read

Sports

Grants program brings reconciliation celebrations to our region

The Caboolture Sports Football Club, in conjunction with the Brisbane Warrigals, will hold an indigenous round on Saturday 1 June as part...

May 11, 20192 min read

Beetroot Juice a Good Boost for Arteries

A shot of beetroot juice can boost blood flow, reduce arterial stiffness and boost nitrate absorption nine-fold, a study from the...

May 11, 20193 min read

How to help your pets age gracefully

Did you know that at the ripe age of seven, dogs and cats are classified as senior pets? A recent study found that one in four pet owners...

May 11, 20192 min read

Meet USC Moreton Bay

With USC’s new university campus opening in Moreton Bay next year, residents will have the chance to find out what to expect at one of...

May 7, 20192 min read

Community

Introducing MBRCs Request App

Moreton Bay Regional Council is one of the first local governments in Australia, to use artificial intelligence to improve its service...

May 3, 20193 min read

Local schools to get equipment boost with return of Woolworths Earn & Learn

Local schools and early learning centres in Moreton Bay are set to receive a boost of school equipment with the return of Woolworths...

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