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Smoke Drifts Across Moreton Bay as Planned Burn-Offs Begin

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Residents across Moreton Bay are waking to smoke drifting over suburbs as planned burn-offs begin across bushland areas, with fire crews lighting controlled fires to reduce the threat of bushfires before peak season. From Bribie Island to Upper Caboolture, these managed burns are already affecting nearby communities, with smoke expected to hang in the air for days even after flames are extinguished.

The burns began with activity recorded around April 15 and continuing through April 16, according to local authorities. Crews carried out operations in areas including Bribie Island, particularly near Mermaid Lagoon, as well as Upper Caboolture, while new sites such as Albany Creek were scheduled to follow as conditions allowed.

Smoke spreads beyond burn zones into nearby suburbs

While the fires are controlled, the effects are not limited to the burn sites themselves. Smoke from operations near Banksia Beach has been reported drifting into nearby areas such as Toorbul and Sandstone Point, affecting visibility and air quality. Authorities have advised residents, especially those with respiratory conditions, to stay indoors and keep windows and doors closed when smoke is present.

Even after a burn is completed, crews continue to patrol and monitor the area for several days to ensure the fire remains contained. This means some suburbs may continue to experience smoke or restricted access beyond the initial burn period.

Photo Credit: City of Moreton Bay/YouTube

Moreton Bay hazard reduction burns: affected suburbs and status

Suburb / Area	Burn Status	Community Impact
Bribie Island (Banksia Beach)	Completed / Recent	Smoke lingering, monitoring ongoing
Upper Caboolture	Completed / Recent	Possible residual smoke, patrols in place
Albany Creek	Scheduled / Likely underway	Possible smoke if conditions met
Toorbul	Indirect impact	Smoke drift reported from nearby burns
Sandstone Point	Indirect impact	Smoke drift affecting area
Bellara	Planned	Future burn, timing dependent on weather
Burpengary	Planned	Future burn, no fixed schedule
Caboolture	Planned	Future burn, no fixed schedule
Deception Bay	Planned	Future burn, no fixed schedule
Griffin	Planned	Future burn, no fixed schedule
Mount Glorious	Planned	Future burn in bushland areas
Ningi	Planned	Future burn, timing to be confirmed
Whiteside	Planned	Future burn, no fixed schedule
Woodford	Planned	Future burn, rural bushland areas

No fixed schedule as weather dictates next burns

Although more than a dozen additional burn sites have been identified across Moreton Bay, including Burpengary, Deception Bay, Griffin and Woodford, there is no set timetable for when each location will be treated. Authorities rely on specific weather and environmental conditions before lighting any fire, meaning plans can shift quickly.

Burn season typically runs from March to August, but officials note that operations can take place at any time of the year if conditions are safe. This flexible approach is designed to ensure each burn can be carried out with minimal risk to surrounding communities.

Balancing fire prevention with environmental care

Officials say the burns play a key role in reducing fuel loads such as dry leaves and fallen branches, which can feed dangerous bushfires during hotter months. At the same time, the process is managed to protect local wildlife and vegetation.

Before each burn, teams assess the site to identify sensitive habitats and species. Measures such as clearing around trees and monitoring wildlife during the burn are put in place. The use of aerial incendiary drones has also been introduced to help crews ignite fires more precisely, particularly in hard-to-reach terrain.

Authorities say these planned burns also support the natural cycle of some native plants, which rely on fire or smoke to trigger growth and seed release, helping maintain the region’s biodiversity.

Published 20-April-2026

Narangba Residents Back Plan to Manage Flying Fox Colony Near Homes

Photo Credit: City of Moreton Bay

A plan to manage a long-standing flying fox colony in Narangba has drawn support from the community, with residents backing a solution aimed at reducing impacts on nearby homes while keeping the protected animals within the parkland.

Feedback shows strong local interest in finding an approach that improves daily life for neighbours while limiting harm to the bats. After a consultation period from 12 January to 6 February 2026, a report in March summarised feedback on a proposal to install canopy-mounted sprinklers in the parkland next to New Settlement Road.

The system is designed to encourage flying foxes to move deeper into the reserve, increasing the distance between the colony and surrounding homes rather than forcing them out of the area entirely.

A Management Approach Council Has Used Before

Council has pointed to previous use of similar sprinkler systems, including at Redcliffe Botanic Gardens, where the method was found to move flying foxes away from residential edges while allowing them to remain in the broader area.

The approach uses intermittent water sprays in the tree canopy to make certain roosting spots less attractive, with the aim of shifting the colony farther from nearby homes.

The Your Say Moreton Bay project page explains that the goal is not removal, but better positioning of the colony within the parkland.

Narangba Residents Show Measured Support

Survey results show that many residents are open to the proposed solution. Overall, 58 per cent of respondents supported or strongly supported measures to increase the distance between homes and the colony. Among residents living directly beside the parkland, support was higher, with 63 per cent backing the approach.

Photo Credit: Flying Fox Management Consultation Report

While views differ, the results show support for action alongside concern about how the approach would work. Many respondents highlighted the need to reduce impacts on nearby homes while also recognising the importance of protecting flying foxes, which are native species covered by state and federal laws.

Residents living closest to the colony have reported challenges such as noise, odour and droppings affecting their homes and outdoor spaces. The consultation highlights that these impacts are most strongly felt by households bordering the parkland, where more than half described themselves as severely affected.

Residents Favour Council Oversight of Any Sprinkler System

Another strong theme in the feedback is a preference for Council to manage the process. Among residents living adjacent to the parkland, most said they would prefer Council to control the sprinkler system rather than individual households.

Residents also showed interest in how the system would be rolled out, how its success would be measured and what safeguards would be in place for the animals.

While questions remain about implementation and long-term outcomes, the response reflects a mix of support and caution from the community.

Published 17-April-2026

Haley Cobb Heads to National Final with Focus on Cancer Prevention and Mental Health

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Haley Cobb has spent five years turning a love of pageantry into something much larger than a crown, and this month the 28-year-old Narangba resident steps onto the national stage as one of eight finalists in the Ms Galaxy Australia division of the 2026 Australia Galaxy Pageants National Final.

The Crowning Gala takes place on Saturday 2 May at Bankstown Sports Club in Sydney, marking the pageant system’s 15th anniversary. But for Haley, the competition itself is only part of what drives her. Since entering her first pageant in 2021, she has raised almost $15,000 for various causes, earned the Miss Australia International and Miss Charity Australia titles, and built a community presence in Moreton Bay that stretches from school classrooms to retirement villages to clean-up days along the coast.

“I fell in love with pageantry,” said Haley, who graduated from UniSC Moreton Bay at Petrie. The campus at Petrie, approximately 30 kilometres north of Brisbane, was the first full-service university campus ever built in the Moreton Bay region and the place where Haley’s identity as both a student and a community advocate began to take shape. She now holds a Masters in teaching and works as a financial controller.

A Platform That Actually Does Something

Haley’s pageant platform is cancer prevention, and she has developed her own approach to communicating it. She visits schools and distributes health and wellness colouring-in books for children, accompanied by information flyers designed to help parents understand the message behind the activities. The approach is deliberately accessible: complex health conversations translated into something a child can engage with and take home.

Haley Cobb uses pageantry as her platform to spread awareness — Photo Credit: Haley Cobb/Facebook

“Pageant is about getting individuals out and about in the community, volunteering and fundraising and making sure the next generation of leaders is out there advocating for change,” Haley said. “We have our own platform, mine is cancer prevention. I do things like going to schools and helping educate children about being preventative in a kid-friendly way.”

Beyond cancer prevention, her diary reads like a map of Moreton Bay’s community calendar. In a single five-day stretch recently, she helped at a Share the Dignity collection in Petrie, delivered a school speech, attended a hospital Giving Day, joined a Tour de Cure lunch for cancer research, participated in a Conservation Australia Clean Up Day, and helped restore houses with Habitat for Humanity. She has also helped with gift wrapping, marshalled fun runs and spoken in retirement villages.

“I find my way into every community and charity group!” she said.

Why Mental Health Is Personal

This year’s Australia Galaxy Pageants competition requires every finalist to raise $2,000 for batyr, the national youth preventative mental health charity. Batyr is a youth-led mental health organisation pioneering preventative approaches through peer-to-peer education and lived experience storytelling, creating safe, stigma-free spaces where young people feel empowered to prioritise their mental health before challenges escalate.

For Haley, the connection is personal. She moved out of the family farm at 17, began university, and navigated those years with the support batyr provides. “I grew up with mental health issues. Batyr guided me,” she said. “It has young adults, those your own age, talking to you, rather than people like your mum or dad. It focuses on young adults or those who have been through similar situations, helping those from teenagers to university students make their way through mental health.”

The experience has shaped not just what she advocates for, but how she does it. Knowing firsthand what it feels like to arrive somewhere unfamiliar and uncertain has made her a more grounded and empathetic voice in the Moreton Bay communities she serves.

The Community Behind Haley’s Journey

Haley’s connection to the region is not incidental. She credits the Moreton Bay community with shaping who she has become, and that sense of belonging is what makes representing it on a national stage feel meaningful rather than simply competitive.

“I genuinely find the Moreton Bay community to be incredibly welcoming and supportive,” she said. “Moreton Bay has played a significant role in shaping my journey, which is why it feels especially meaningful to be representing and fundraising within the region.”

The 2026 Australia Galaxy Pageants National Final runs from 29 April to 2 May at Bankstown Sports Club in Sydney. Tickets are available here. To support Haley’s fundraising for batyr, visit australiagalaxypageants.com or follow her journey on social media.

Published 13-April-2026

Digital Water Meters Rolled Out in Kallangur and Mango Hill as Expansion Begins

Kallangur and Mango Hill are among the Moreton Bay suburbs now receiving digital water meters, as part of a broader rollout designed to improve leak detection, provide clearer billing and strengthen visibility across the water network.

Digital Rollout Targets Older Areas

Kallangur and Mango Hill are included in a regional rollout of digital water meters, with installations prioritised in older parts of the network where leaks are more likely to occur. The upgrade involves replacing traditional mechanical meters with modern digital devices that support earlier identification of potential issues within both individual properties and the wider system.

The rollout forms part of a broader program extending across multiple suburbs, with further installations scheduled to continue over the coming months. Additional suburbs in Noosa are set to receive digital meters as the expansion progresses.

Daily Data Improves Leak Detection

The introduction of digital meters changes how water use is monitored, shifting from quarterly readings to daily data transmission. The devices securely send water usage information, allowing for quicker detection of concealed leaks that may otherwise go unnoticed until a billing cycle is completed.

This increased frequency provides a clearer picture of water use across the network, supporting earlier notifications to customers and clearer billing.

Network-Based Installation Approach

The installation process in Kallangur and Mango Hill follows a network-based approach rather than a street-by-street rollout. This method aligns with the layout of water supply infrastructure, allowing more effective monitoring of defined sections of the network.

As a result, some residents may see neighbouring properties upgraded ahead of their own, depending on how each section of the system is scheduled. This approach supports more accurate identification of potential leaks beyond the household level.

Pilot Results Support Expansion

Earlier testing of digital metering across 10,000 properties demonstrated measurable results, including more than 800 million litres of water saved and over $5 million in customer savings. The program also assisted more than 3,000 households in identifying leaks early.

These outcomes have supported the broader rollout now reaching suburbs including Kallangur and Mango Hill.

Kallangur Mango Hill — *Photo Credit: Unitywater/YouTube*

How Meter Upgrades Will Be Carried Out

Households selected for upgrades in Kallangur and Mango Hill will receive a letter from Unitywater, followed by a notice several days before installation.

The process takes between five minutes and one hour, with no requirement for residents to be present. There is no cost for the upgrade, and any temporary water shutdowns are communicated in advance.

As the rollout expands, an option for customers to opt in earlier is set to be introduced.

Published 12-Apr-2026

Moreton Bay Wildlife Road Safety Network Wins National Recognition

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A wildlife road safety network spanning more than 3,800 kilometres of roads across the Moreton Bay region has received a national project award from the peak body for ecology and transportation research.

The Australasian Network for Ecology and Transportation (ANET) presented City of Moreton Bay with its Project Award for the Green Infrastructure Network Delivery Program, recognising over a decade of work to help native animals cross roads safely across suburbs including North Lakes, Narangba, Morayfield, Bribie and Everton Hills.

The programme has been running since 2014 and has grown into one of the most comprehensive wildlife road safety networks in the country.

What the Network Has Built Since 2014

The scale of the infrastructure is considerable. The programme has delivered more than 47 canopy bridges, 21 kilometres of wildlife exclusion fencing, 16 fauna escape hatches and 48 wildlife underpasses across the region. More than 150 vehicle-activated LED signs now provide real-time alerts to motorists in koala and kangaroo zones, raising awareness at the moments it matters most.

Green Infrastructure Network Delivery Program — Photo Credit: City of Moreton Bay/Facebook

A permanent 4G camera network monitors fauna crossing structures at 14 locations across the region. Since 2020, those cameras have recorded more than 80,000 crossings, capturing not just kangaroos and koalas but rarely seen species including the marsupial Brush-tailed Phascogale and the Feather-tailed Glider, recognised as the world’s smallest gliding mammal.

Connecting Habitats Across Busy Roads

For communities in North Lakes and Narangba, where residential development sits alongside bushland corridors, the programme addresses a daily reality. As population growth pushes new housing closer to reserves and parks, the pressure on wildlife to navigate roads to move between habitat patches increases alongside it.

Photo Credit: City of Moreton Bay/Facebook

The network provides those animals with safer options, whether that is a canopy bridge allowing possums and gliders to move through the treetops above a busy road, or a wildlife underpass letting ground-dwelling species cross beneath it. The exclusion fencing channels animals toward these dedicated crossing points rather than onto the road surface itself.

ANET Chairperson Rodney Van der Ree noted that the programme demonstrated what becomes possible when different departments work together toward a shared outcome, and pointed to it as a model for local governments around the country.

The recognition from ANET follows the Australian Road Safety Foundation presenting the programme with its Local Government Programs Award at last year’s Australian Road Safety Awards, making it back-to-back national acknowledgements for the work.

Finding Out More

Residents who want to learn more about the Green Infrastructure Network Delivery Program or the fauna monitoring network can visit the City of Moreton Bay website. Sightings of injured or distressed wildlife on or near roads can be reported to RSPCA Queensland on 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625) or Wildcare Australia on 07 5527 2444.

Published 02-April-2026

Olympians Back Moreton Bay Rowing Proposal as 850 Homes Planned

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Olympic athletes Emily Seebohm and Curtis McGrath have joined the campaign for a purpose-built rowing venue in Moreton Bay for the Brisbane 2032 Games, as the city highlights plans for 850 homes within the broader precinct.

The proposal centres on the former Boral quarry site at Lawnton, near Petrie, which the City of Moreton Bay is promoting as a permanent flatwater venue for rowing and canoe sprint events. The site is being presented as an alternative to the preferred location on the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton.

Athlete support adds weight to the proposal

Seebohm and McGrath have appeared in promotional material backing the Moreton Bay bid.

McGrath has previously raised concerns about whether river conditions in Rockhampton would provide an even course for Olympic competition. In supporting the Moreton Bay plan, he pointed to the value of a purpose-built venue designed for consistent racing conditions.

Seebohm’s support focused on the long-term value of a permanent facility, including its potential use by future athletes and the wider community.

Their involvement gives the proposal added public profile as debate continues over where rowing and canoe sprint events should be staged in 2032.

Housing and legacy plans brought into focus

City of Moreton Bay has now placed greater emphasis on the precinct’s housing component, saying the development could deliver 850 homes through a staged rollout.

The project would combine the sporting venue with residential areas, commercial space, recreation facilities and transport links connected to Petrie railway station. The planned housing mix includes family homes, smaller options for downsizers and medium-density dwellings.

Mayor Peter Flannery said the proposal was intended to leave a lasting benefit for the region rather than serve only as Games infrastructure.

Council has also identified the possibility of student accommodation linked to the nearby University of the Sunshine Coast campus, arguing that the project could support both housing supply and future workforce needs.

Partnership with Boral

The proposal is being advanced as a public-private partnership involving Boral, which owns the quarry land.

Boral executive general manager Kate Jackson said the project showed how a former quarry site could be repurposed through coordinated planning involving industry, housing and education uses.

Council says the approach would allow Games-related investment to be tied to infrastructure with an ongoing local use after 2032.

Still an alternative to Rockhampton

While support for the Moreton Bay option is growing, Rockhampton remains the state’s nominated venue for rowing and canoe sprint events.

That plan is still subject to review by the International Olympic Committee, World Rowing and the International Canoe Federation.

But with athlete support, a housing component now clearly defined, and council continuing to press the legacy case, the Lawnton-Petrie site is being positioned as more than just a sporting venue.

Published 19-March-2026

Lawnton’s All Star Boxing Academy Celebrates Double Victory at the 2026 Elite Selection Trial

Jye Dixon and Darcy O’Malley from All Star Boxing Academy in Lawnton have both won their weight divisions at the 2026 Elite Selection Trial held at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, putting them firmly in contention for selection in Australia’s boxing team for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

The pair’s victories at the Elite Selection Trial mark one of the biggest results in the Lawnton gym’s history, with two fighters from the same club winning national titles in the same week. Dixon, 21, dominated the 55kg division, winning all of his bouts 5-0. O’Malley, 18, fought five times in seven days to claim the 60kg title. Both athletes started at All Star Boxing Academy when they were around 11 or 12 years old, making their rise from junior members to national Elite Selection Trial champions a story that runs the full length of what the club has built at Lawnton.

Two Champions, Two Paths to the Same Result

Dixon grew up in Caboolture and now trains from Brendale, but his boxing development has been shaped entirely by the All Star program. His performance at the Elite Selection Trial was near-flawless, winning every bout by unanimous decision, and he describes the result as among the defining moments of his career alongside his appearance at last year’s World Championships in Liverpool.

The selection trial win carries particular significance for Dixon given his proximity to the Commonwealth Games story. While preparing for the world titles in Liverpool, he spent time in Glasgow and was close to the venues where this year’s Games will take place. He knows what is at stake and what the city looks like. After the final bout in Canberra, he described the feeling as equal parts relief and disbelief: he had done it, and the magnitude of it took a moment to land.

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O’Malley’s path to the same Elite Selection Trial podium has been built across years of state and national age-group competition. He is a five-time Queensland Under-19 60kg Champion and the Australian Schools Youth Champion, and the trial final in Canberra represented his first bout without headguard, marking his formal transition into senior competition. A recent graduate of St Paul’s School at Bald Hills, he is 18 years old and already measuring himself against the best senior men in the country.

A Gym and a Coach Behind Every Win

All Star Boxing Academy operates from Lawnton in the Moreton Bay region and has developed a reputation as one of Queensland’s most productive pathways for amateur boxing talent. Coach Paul Utia has overseen both Dixon and O’Malley’s development across the years since they first walked into the gym as preteens, and the club was direct in acknowledging his role in the week’s results.

Winning at the Elite Selection Trial against the best men in Australia requires more than talent. It requires years of structured preparation, disciplined weight management, tactical development and the mental toughness to compete at full intensity five times in seven days. The academy’s statement put it plainly: to win at this level is a testament to the dedication, sacrifice and relentless daily work both athletes put in, and to the standards Utia drives inside the program.

When the pair returned from Canberra, a large group of All Star boxers, supporters and family greeted them at Brisbane Airport, showing how strongly the Lawnton and North Lakes community felt their success.

What Comes Next

Boxing Australia will announce the Commonwealth Games team on 8 April 2026. Both Dixon and O’Malley now sit in strong contention for selection following their Elite Selection Trial victories, though final team composition remains the national body’s decision. If selected, Australia’s boxing team will follow an extensive preparation program ahead of the Games, including potential international training camps in Brazil and China.

The Commonwealth Games run from 23 July to 2 August 2026 in Glasgow. All Star Boxing Academy is based in Lawnton and can be found via its Facebook page. The club welcomes junior members from around the North Lakes, Petrie and Moreton Bay region.

Published 26-February-2026.

From Horror to the King of Rock: What’s On This Week from 26 February to 4 March 2026

Cinemas across Moreton Bay light up this week with massive horror and fresh drama. Whether you’re in North Lakes, Strathpine, Redcliffe, or Morayfield, there’s something fresh to enjoy on the silver screen.

Opening This Week

Scream 7

In cinemas from 26 February

The rules have changed again. Ghostface returns to stalk a new generation in this massive horror blockbuster. Catch it at Event Cinemas North Lakes, Springfield Central, BCC Strathpine, Limelight (Ipswich, Morayfield), Bribie Cinema, and HOYTS Redcliffe.

Solo Mio

In cinemas from 26 February

A captivating new release hitting the region this week. Catch it at Event Cinemas North Lakes, Springfield Central, BCC Strathpine, Limelight (Ipswich, Morayfield), and HOYTS Redcliffe.

Still Showing

EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert

The ultimate tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll continues at North Lakes, Strathpine, Morayfield, Bribie, and Redcliffe.

Fackham Hall

Catch the laugh-out-loud period comedy at North Lakes, Strathpine, Morayfield, Bribie, and Redcliffe.

Crime 101

The high-stakes thriller starring Chris Hemsworth is still showing at North Lakes, Strathpine, Morayfield, and Redcliffe.

Wuthering Heights

The sweeping gothic romance continues at North Lakes, Strathpine, Morayfield, Bribie, and Redcliffe.

Where to Watch

Event Cinemas North Lakes – Westfield North Lakes
BCC Cinemas Strathpine – Strathpine Centre
Limelight Cinemas Morayfield – Morayfield Shopping Centre
HOYTS Redcliffe – Peninsula Fair Shopping Centre
Bribie Cinema – Bongaree

From heart-pounding horror to incredible concert films, Moreton Bay’s cinemas are packed with great entertainment this week. Grab some popcorn and enjoy a local screening near you.

From the King to the Manor: What’s On This Week for February 19-25 2026

Cinemas across Moreton Bay light up this week with a global musical event and a laugh-out-loud comedy. Whether you’re in North Lakes, Strathpine, Redcliffe, or Morayfield, there’s something fresh to enjoy on the silver screen.

Opening This Week

EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert

In cinemas from 19 February

The King is back in the building! Don’t miss this spectacular concert event celebrating the life and music of Elvis Presley. Catch it at Event Cinemas North Lakes, Springfield Central, BCC Strathpine, Limelight (Ipswich, Morayfield), Bribie Cinema, and HOYTS Redcliffe.

Fackham Hall

In cinemas from 19 February

Get ready for a good laugh with this spoof of your favourite period dramas. Secrets, scandals, and slapstick await. Catch it at Event Cinemas North Lakes, Springfield Central, BCC Strathpine, Limelight (Ipswich, Morayfield), Bribie Cinema, and HOYTS Redcliffe.

Still Showing

Crime 101

The high-stakes crime thriller starring Chris Hemsworth continues at North Lakes, Strathpine, Morayfield, and Redcliffe.

Wuthering Heights

Catch the modern retelling of the gothic romance at North Lakes, Strathpine, Morayfield, Bribie, and Redcliffe.

Whistle

The horror continues… if you dare. Showing at North Lakes, Strathpine, Morayfield, and Redcliffe.

Avatar: Fire and Ash

The blockbuster sequel is still showing at North Lakes, Strathpine, Morayfield, and Redcliffe.

Where to Watch

Event Cinemas North Lakes – Westfield North Lakes
BCC Cinemas Strathpine – Strathpine Centre
Limelight Cinemas Morayfield – Morayfield Shopping Centre
HOYTS Redcliffe – Peninsula Fair Shopping Centre
Bribie Cinema – Bongaree

From musical legends to comedy capers, Moreton Bay’s cinemas are packed with great entertainment this week. Grab some popcorn and enjoy a local screening near you.

Weekend Arts Edit: Revues, Recitals, and New Exhibitions from February 20-22, 2026

This weekend is a major turning point for local galleries: it is your last chance to see the optical illusions of Imperfect Pattern in Strathpine, while Redcliffe Art Gallery launches its first major solo exhibition of the year. For music lovers, the hinterland comes alive with opera in Maleny and classical strings in Montville.

How Soon Is Now?

21 February – 2 May 2026 | Redcliffe Art Gallery, Redcliffe
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Opening this Saturday, this major exhibition by Bruce Reynolds brings together exquisite cast relief works and linoleum collages. It celebrates the physical in an increasingly digital world, drawing references from antiquity and the built environment.

Imperfect Pattern

13 December 2025 – 21 February 2026 | Pine Rivers Art Gallery, Strathpine
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This is the final day to view this mind-bending exhibition. Don’t miss Lincoln Austin’s monumental corflute sculpture and other optical artworks that disrupt traditional symmetry before the gallery bumps out for its next show.

Shakespeare by Voxalis Opera

20 February 2026 | Maleny Community Centre, Maleny
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Experience the drama of the Bard through the power of opera. In this intimate recital, Voxalis Opera performs extraordinary excerpts from masterpieces like Verdi’s Macbeth and Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette, sung by some of Queensland’s finest classical voices.

Believe: A Musical Revue

21 February 2026 | Burpengary State Secondary College, Burpengary
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Local talent takes the stage for a vibrant revue exploring themes of passion, purpose, and belief. Featuring a live band and a cast of energetic singers, it promises to be an uplifting night of community theatre.

Experience Lacemaking

21 February 2026 | Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, Whiteside
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Watch history come to life in this hands-on demonstration. Members of the Queensland Lace Guild will be on site to showcase the intricate, historic art of bobbin lacemaking, offering a rare chance to see how these delicate textiles are created by hand.

Gelli Plate Printing Workshop with Robin Jensen

22 February 2026 | Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, Banksia Beach
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Get messy and creative at the Bribie Arts Centre. Robin Jensen leads this workshop on “gelli plate” printing—a fun, immediate method of mono-printing that uses textures, stencils, and botanical elements to create unique, layered artworks.

Trove: A Three of Cups Group Exhibition

11 February – 8 March 2026 | Redcliffe Art Society, Redcliffe
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Discover the “treasures” of local artists. Trove is a diverse group exhibition by the Three of Cups collective, exploring personal history and memory through painting, ceramics, assemblage, and more at the Old Fire Station Gallery.

Intro to Lindy Hop

21 February 2026 | C.C.S.A. Hall, Caloundra
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Put on your dancing shoes! Swing Patrol brings the joy of the 1920s and 30s to Caloundra with a beginner-friendly workshop. Learn the basic steps of the Lindy Hop in a high-energy, social environment.

Contrasts 2: Diverse Music for String Quartet

22 February 2026 | St Mary’s Anglican Church, Montville
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Spend a Sunday afternoon in the historic St Mary’s Church. The Riverbend Ensemble returns with a program that spans centuries, featuring works by Telemann, Philip Glass, and Rebecca Clarke that highlight the versatility of the string quartet.

Beachmere: The Collective Memories of a Seaside Village

14 February – 31 May 2026 | Bribie Island Seaside Museum, Bongaree
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Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane. This newly opened exhibition captures the essence of Beachmere’s history through the stories and photographs of the locals who have called this seaside village home.

Changemakers: Crafting a Difference

4 February – 17 May 2026 | Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, Whiteside
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Explore the powerful intersection of craft and activism. This exhibition showcases how makers throughout history have used textiles and banners to advocate for social change and protest injustice.

This weekend is a perfect example of the region’s diverse cultural offerings. You can start your Saturday learning the energetic Lindy Hop in Caloundra or the delicate art of lacemaking in Whiteside, and finish it with a thought-provoking new exhibition in Redcliffe. Don’t forget, if you haven’t seen the optical illusions at Pine Rivers Art Gallery, Saturday is your absolute last opportunity.