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Youth Crime In Moreton Bay
Youth crime is front page news in Moreton Bay and a kitchen table conversation topic that causes significant angst in the community....
Bruce Giddings
Apr 1, 20245 min read
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Locally Built Emergency Vehicles Join the Crew
When it comes to emergency response, the use of state-of-the-art equipment is paramount. From battling fires to rescuing those in...
Sheree Hoddinett
Apr 1, 20244 min read
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Police Dog, Luger, Hangs Up His Leash
After seven years of serving almost exclusively the Moreton community, Police Dog (PD) Luger is stepping down for retirement and handing...
Snr Const. Jo Arthur
Apr 1, 20242 min read
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Vape Ban From March
The latest move by the government follows several failed attempts since 2010 to regulate and restrict sales of the product. From 1 March,...
Bruce Giddings
Mar 1, 20243 min read
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Proposed Highway Opposition
Elimbah and Moodlu residents have wasted no time in formulating a response to news of the Transport and Main Roads Department (TMR)...
Bruce Giddings
Jan 2, 20244 min read
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Challenges Ahead For Rail Commuters
Rail commuters across Moreton Bay will face new challenges in 2024 as local train stations suddenly get busier. The closure of Burpengary...
Bruce Giddings
Jan 2, 20242 min read
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New Dakabin Hotel Plans Unveiled
Queensland hospitality company, the Comiskey Group, has unveiled the first artist impressions of the new Dakabin Hotel. The pub, situated...
Joshua East
Nov 29, 20232 min read
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First Home Owner Grant Doubled
The State Government is taking steps to support first-time home buyers by doubling the First Home Owner Grant as part of a set of...
Joshua East
Nov 29, 20232 min read
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Celebrating 100 Editions of Local Stories
This month marks the momentous occasion of The Local Times' 100th edition. Here is our past... and future!
Kay Savage
Aug 30, 20238 min read
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Amy and Chelle ready for CrossFit Masters League
Amy Wouters and Michelle Gray have qualified for the CrossFit Masters League Games in New Zealand in October this year. Help them get there.
Sheree Hoddinett
Aug 3, 20235 min read
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Battling the Unseen
Local entrepreneur and the visionary force behind The Local Times, Katy More, opens up about her battle with Bipolar Disorder.
Sheree Hoddinett
Aug 3, 20235 min read
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Waraba Development Goes Ahead
An entire new suburb, large enough for 2,048 homes, has been approved for Waraba.
Bruce Giddings
Aug 1, 20232 min read
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Special Market Day to Celebrate Project Salubrious' Birthday
Burpengary’s unique gluten-free, local-first cafe, Project Salubrious, is celebrating its birthday with a vibrant farmers market.
The Local Times
Aug 1, 20233 min read
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Fire Ants March On
Red imported fire ants continue their march into Moreton Bay and beyond, with a new infestation in Burpengary.
Bruce Giddings
Aug 1, 20232 min read
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Expert Calls for Reconsidering Children's Screen-Time
Professor Michael Nagel, has highlighted a documented link between excessive screen and internet use.
The Local Times
Aug 1, 20232 min read
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35 Years of Sesame Lane
While a network of Sesame Lane Early Learning Centres cover Moreton Bay, it all started with a single building in Redcliffe in 1988.
Bruce Giddings
Aug 1, 20234 min read
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Nominate Your Local Legends
It's time to recognise and appreciate the extraordinary efforts of tireless individuals who have significantly impacted their communities.
The Local Times
Aug 1, 20232 min read
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Shaping Mango Hill Together
It is impossible to imagine the suburb without the Mango Hill Progress Association (MHPA), founded 37 years ago by local Laurence Christie.
Bruce Giddings
Jul 4, 20235 min read
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Narangba Musical Prodigy
At just 13-years-old JayBird Byrne from Narangba perform and release her next single on July 7 at Thirsty Chiefs Brewing Co.
Sheree Hoddinett
Jul 4, 20236 min read
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Taekwondo Fever Hits Morayfield
The Moreton Bay region in Queensland, Australia, is set to host three international Taekwondo events in July.
Kay Savage
Jun 12, 20232 min read
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