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Robo Pets Bring Dementia Support To North Lakes Library

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The soft purr of a robotic cat and the steady presence of a lifelike dog are now part of dementia-friendly support at North Lakes Library, where companion pets are being used to help people living with dementia and their carers feel more connected.

Gentle Companions Arrive At North Lakes Library

North Lakes Library is among three City of Moreton Bay libraries introducing robotic companion pets as part of dementia-friendly programs for people living with dementia and their carers.

The new companions include two robotic cats and one robotic dog, with the pets available through Redcliffe, Caboolture and North Lakes libraries. While they are not real animals, they have been designed to feel familiar and comforting, with soft fur, gentle movement and simulated heartbeats.

The pets are intended to help reduce feelings of anxiety and loneliness while encouraging interaction and emotional comfort during library-based activities.

Robotic dog in library program — Photo Credit: City of Moreton Bay/Facebook

Robo Pets Add A Calming Presence

The companion pets will be used in dementia-friendly programs, including the Dementia Sharing Circle and other library activities designed for residents living with dementia and those who care for them.

Their pet-like movements and appearance offer a simple point of connection. For some participants, the presence of a cat or dog can provide a gentle focus for conversation, touch and shared activity.

The pets also sit alongside dementia kits available through the library network. These kits can be used on site or during library visits to aged care and other facilities.

Robotic cat for dementia support — Photo Credit: City of Moreton Bay/Facebook

They include weighted plush comfort dogs, classic board games such as checkers and snakes and ladders, simple jigsaw puzzles and reminiscence books. The books are designed to prompt memories, acknowledge personal history and support cognitive recall.

The weighted comfort dogs work in a similar way to a weighted blanket, using deep pressure stimulation to create a soothing effect. They are designed to help ease anxiety, reduce evening agitation and improve sleep quality.

Robo pet at North Lakes Library — Photo Credit: City of Moreton Bay/Facebook

North Lakes Part Of Dementia-Friendly Library Network

North Lakes Library is also one of the locations offering Magic Tables, which provide interactive activities for people living with dementia. The tables are available at Bribie Island, Caboolture, North Lakes, Redcliffe and Strathpine libraries.

Libraries across City of Moreton Bay are working towards becoming dementia-friendly spaces through staff training, community education, accessible facilities, inclusive programs and suitable collections.

Other support includes Quiet Hour sessions, where lights are lowered, music is turned off and noise from phones, computers and announcements is reduced. The sessions are held weekly.

A home library service is also available for eligible people who are unable to visit their local library because of dementia.

At Redcliffe Library, a Dementia Sharing Circle is being piloted for people living with dementia, care partners and loved ones. The sessions offer a place to connect over a cuppa, with support from a dementia doula.

For North Lakes Library users, the robo pets add a gentle new element to the dementia-friendly resources already available through the wider library network.

Published 4-July-2026

Rothwell Lifestyle Centre Construction Begins on $67m Precinct

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Construction has started on the $67 million Moreton Lifestyle Centre in Rothwell, with the retail and lifestyle precinct set to bring new food, automotive, fitness and service offerings to the growing North Lakes–Redcliffe corridor.

Rothwell Lifestyle Centre Takes First Step

Work is officially underway on the Moreton Lifestyle Centre, a $67 million retail and lifestyle development at 463 Anzac Avenue, Rothwell.

A sod turn was held on 23 June 2026 to mark the start of construction, with developer CapPru joined by builder Deluca, project partners and stakeholders at the site.

The project will transform a 3.7-hectare site with frontage to Anzac Avenue and Buchanan Street into a new retail and lifestyle precinct for the City of Moreton Bay.

The development has already secured commitments from several tenants, including Banjo’s, BP, KFC and Automasters. Wellness gyms have also been named among the planned offerings.

New Tenants Planned for Moreton Lifestyle Centre

CapPru Managing Director Jarrad Haynes said the centre had been planned around the needs of a growing local population, with the North Lakes–Redcliffe corridor projected to gain an additional 77,000 residents by 2046.

He said the Moreton Lifestyle Centre would provide retail convenience, lifestyle services and employment opportunities close to home.

Interest from national retailers has also been linked to demand for a centre of its kind in Brisbane’s northern corridor. Further tenant commitments are expected to be announced later.

Leasing is being managed by Colliers and KD Special Projects, with negotiations continuing across several sectors. These include homemaker, fitness, automotive, electrical, pet care and outdoor recreation uses.

Construction Underway on 3.7-Hectare Site

Deluca is delivering construction of the Rothwell precinct for CapPru.

Deluca Managing Director Nic De Luca said the project would be a significant construction job for the area, with up to 120 people expected to be working on site once activity is fully underway.

Longer-term employment opportunities are also expected once the centre becomes operational, although a completion or opening date has not been provided.

The project forms part of continuing development activity in the broader Moreton Bay region, where population growth is shaping demand for additional retail and lifestyle services.

For Rothwell, the start of works marks a visible step forward for a prominent site on Anzac Avenue, with construction now moving the Moreton Lifestyle Centre from planning and tenant commitments into delivery.

Published 26-June-2026

Archery, Alpacas and Free Family Fun Planned for North Lakes School Holidays

North Lakes families searching for budget-friendly ways to entertain children during the winter school holidays will have dozens of free activities to choose from. Moreton Bay has released its winter program across regional libraries, galleries, museums, and recreation venues, offering a mix of sporting, educational, and creative experiences.

Target Archery and Active Programs

Children keen to get moving can try new experiences through the Active Holidays program. Highlights include supervised target archery sessions, hip hop dance, tennis, junior boxing, multicultural games, and survival skills.

Mayor Peter Flannery said the program is designed to keep young people active and engaged during the break while creating opportunities to spend time with friends and family.

Alpacas and Hands-On Heritage

Animal lovers can head to selected libraries for the Winter Woollies program. Featuring visits from alpacas and babydoll lambs, the sessions teach children where wool comes from and how it is transformed into everyday products. Families can also watch demonstrations of carding (preparing raw fibres) and spinning yarn.

For more hands-on history, the Pine Rivers Heritage Museum will host its popular Farmyard Family Fun Day, alongside creative projects like crafting illuminated LED story lanterns.

Tech, Magic, and Creativity at the Library

Beyond books and animals, regional libraries are hosting a broad schedule of interactive workshops to build creativity and confidence, including:

Beginner 3D printing sessions
Improv workshops
Magic shows
Circus-themed activities

With household budgets remaining under pressure, these free events offer an accessible way for families to explore local cultural attractions and stay connected during the winter break.

Want to go? Check the full details, locations, and booking information below:

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS – LIBRARIES

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS – GALLERIES & MUSEUMS

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS – ACTIVE PLAY

Published 24-June-2026

PsiQuantum Breaks Ground on Utility-Scale Quantum Computer at Petrie

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PsiQuantum has broken ground at Moreton Bay Central in Petrie, officially beginning construction of what the company describes as the world’s first utility-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer on a site that once housed one of Queensland’s largest paper mills.

Construction began on 17 June, with the project backed by approximately $940 million in combined investment. It positions Moreton Bay Central as PsiQuantum’s Asia-Pacific headquarters and places the region at the centre of one of the most ambitious technology construction projects in the country’s history.

The potential impact of quantum computing

Fault-tolerant quantum computers operate on fundamentally different principles from conventional computers. Where today’s machines process information as binary bits, quantum systems use quantum bits, or qubits, that can exist in multiple states simultaneously, enabling certain classes of problems to be solved at a scale and speed no classical computer could approach.

The applications researchers expect to unlock include breakthroughs in drug discovery, materials science, energy systems, logistics optimisation, financial modelling and agricultural science. The qualifier “utility-scale” matters: it describes a machine powerful and reliable enough to tackle real-world commercial and scientific problems rather than laboratory demonstrations. No such machine exists yet anywhere in the world.

“For decades, quantum computing has held the promise of transforming what humanity can achieve through computation,” said PsiQuantum Interim CEO Victor Peng at the groundbreaking. “Today in Australia we are beginning to turn that promise into reality.”

How PsiQuantum is building it

PsiQuantum’s approach is photonic, using particles of light rather than superconducting circuits or trapped ions to carry quantum information. The practical advantage of photonics is that it operates closer to room temperature in some components and can leverage existing semiconductor manufacturing techniques used to produce optical chips.

The facility’s central piece of infrastructure is a cryoplant ordered from Linde Engineering in late 2024, which will cool critical quantum components to near absolute zero. It will be one of the largest cryoplants ever constructed for quantum computing. Delivery is scheduled for the second half of 2027, after which PsiQuantum will commission the system before accepting cryogenic cabinets filled with photonic quantum chips networked via standard optical fibre.

The system at Moreton Bay is expected to be operational in 2029, pushed back from the original 2027 target that was announced when the project was first revealed in April 2024.

The site that made this possible

PsiQuantum originally planned to build the facility at Brisbane Airport, but relocated to Moreton Bay Central after identifying the Petrie site as better suited to the project’s power, utility and infrastructure requirements.

The former Petrie Paper Mill had operated at industrial scale for decades, giving the site the heavy-duty services infrastructure that quantum computing at this level demands. New energy infrastructure commissioned ahead of the 2032 Olympic precinct development at the site has added further capacity.

Robert Lindwall, PsiQuantum’s head of Australian operations, described Brisbane Airport Corporation as a constructive early partner and thanked the airport precinct for its support before the project found its permanent home.

Building the ecosystem around it

A month before the Petrie groundbreaking, PsiQuantum opened its Test and Validation Lab at Griffith University‘s Nathan campus, including a high-powered cryogenic system to test photonic quantum chips and sub-systems. That facility is where the components for the Moreton Bay machine are being developed and refined before going into the main system.

The co-location of the Test and Validation Lab at Griffith, the TAFE Centre of Excellence at Moreton Bay Central and the USC Moreton Bay campus reflects a deliberate plan to build not just a machine but a regional quantum ecosystem, with research, training and manufacturing capacity growing alongside the hardware itself.

Jobs across engineering, technical operations, advanced manufacturing, research and professional services are expected to be created at the Petrie site as construction progresses.

For more information on PsiQuantum and the Moreton Bay Central project, click here.

Published 22-June-2026

Digital Water Meters Roll Out Across Kallangur to Help Detect Hidden Leaks Earlier

Almost 2,300 properties across Kallangur, Murrumba Downs, Bray Park, Strathpine and Warner will have digital water meters installed during June. This rollout helps Unitywater provide faster leak identification, earlier notification of potential leaks to customers, clearer billing and a more complete picture of water use across the network.

The rollout follows an ongoing wave of installations completed across the region. Unitywater Acting Executive Manager Customer Experience Steve Wimberley said since March 2026, Unitywater has installed about 4,000 digital water meters across its service region and sent out more than 160 notifications advising customers they may have a leak.

For Kallangur households, the upgrade means a meter capable of catching exactly the kind of water loss that leads to an unexpected spike on the next bill.

How digital water meters detect leaks earlier

The digital meters provide daily visibility of water consumption to help catch issues early. While a traditional meter is read once every three months, this digital upgrade flags unusual usage patterns much faster, giving Unitywater the ability to alert a household before costs compound.

Mr Wimberley said the installation approach is deliberate.

“We’re installing the meters in ‘network blocks’, which are defined by the water supply infrastructure layout, rather than street-by-street,” he said. “This means residents may see their neighbours’ meters being upgraded but not theirs yet and this is an intentional operational approach.”

Pilot program delivers strong savings and leak detection

The numbers from Unitywater’s pilot program give a clear sense of scale. The pilot program installed digital technology in 10,000 properties and delivered more than 800 million litres of water savings, more than $5 million in customer savings, and early leak identification support for more than 3,500 households.

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This technology aims to prevent scenarios where property owners go away for extended periods and return home to major, undetected water damage. A digital meter flags unusual usage patterns early rather than letting a hidden leak run unchecked for weeks.

What residents need to know about the upgrade

Customers scheduled to receive a digital meter in the next six months will receive a letter from Unitywater, followed by a notice approximately five to 10 days before their installation window. Residents do not need to be home for the upgrade, which takes between five minutes and one hour to complete.

“We don’t always need to turn off your water for this upgrade, but if we do, we will notify you beforehand,” Mr Wimberley said.

There is no additional fee for customers who receive the digital meter as per Unitywater’s schedule. However, customers wishing to have an early upgrade can opt in, which may incur an additional fee.

For more information, visit Unitywater’s Digital Metering Program page at unitywater.com/smart-meters.

Published 16-June-2026

North Lakes Blood Donors Step Up as World Blood Donor Day Approaches

Photo Credit: Google Maps / Chris Parker

As World Blood Donor Day approaches on 14 June, the Moreton Bay region’s network of donor centres — including North Lakes, Strathpine, Redcliffe and Burpengary — is being recognised for the steady stream of locals who keep rolling up their sleeves, often without much fanfare.

One of those locals is Strathpine donor Reece Crawford, whose connection to the blood service became personal in an unexpected way. Reece had given a routine whole blood donation on Boxing Day in 2021, simply because he’d always believed that if you’re able to help, you should. Just over a fortnight later, his then eight-year-old daughter Charlotte suffered a sudden and life-threatening brain bleed. Reece noticed something was wrong the moment she began dragging her left foot, and acted immediately.

Charlotte was rushed into emergency surgery at Queensland Children’s Hospital, where complications during the operation meant she needed two units of donated blood to survive. For Reece, the timing was almost impossible to comprehend — the very donation pool he’d contributed to weeks earlier turned out to be the reason his own daughter pulled through.

Charlotte is now a healthy 13-year-old, and her father’s commitment to donating has only deepened since. Because Reece carries a rare antibody, he was identified as a candidate for Lifeblood’s Anti-D programme — a small, specialised group of donors numbering only around 130 nationally. Their plasma is used to produce Anti-D injections, which protect pregnant women with certain blood type incompatibilities from complications that can otherwise put their babies at serious risk.

The broader numbers underline just how much weight rests on donors like Reece. Australia needs more than 1.7 million donations this year to meet demand, which works out to roughly 33,000 donations a week, or one every 18 seconds. Despite that need, only around one in 30 Australians currently donates blood.

Locally, Moreton Bay residents have built a reputation as some of the more reliable contributors to that pool, thanks largely to the convenience of permanent donor centres scattered across the region. Donors can choose how they want to help: a standard whole blood donation takes about 15 minutes and can save up to three lives, while plasma donation takes closer to 45 minutes but can be given every fortnight and is used in roughly 18 different medical treatments, including cancer and immune therapies.

This year’s World Blood Donor Day also falls within National Blood Donor Week, which Lifeblood is running from 8 to 14 June nationally to thank Australia’s half a million regular blood and plasma donors. Lifeblood notes that more than 75,000 blood and plasma treatments are needed each year to help save the lives of Australian children alone. Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

For Reece, the message is simple: someone, somewhere, gave blood not knowing who it would end up helping — and for his family, that anonymous act made all the difference.

Locals wanting to get involved can:

Book a donation through the Lifeblood app or website at one of the Moreton Bay centres in North Lakes, Strathpine, Redcliffe or Burpengary.
Join a Lifeblood team by registering a workplace, sports club or friendship group to track their combined impact.
Check the mobile donor van schedule online for outlying suburbs without a permanent centre.

More information on supporting local causes is available at How to Help (https://www.howtohelp.au/).

Published 14-June-2026

North Lakes Cinema to Screen New Breast Cancer Documentary

Moreton Bay residents can attend screenings of Conquering Breast Cancer at Event Cinemas North Lakes. Featuring survivor stories, medical experts and advocates, the documentary aims to raise awareness and encourage greater support for breast cancer prevention, detection and research.

Presented beginning 10 June by filmmaker Sue Collins and produced by impact filmmakers Mike Hill and Sue Collins, the feature-length documentary combines expert medical insight with the personal experiences of survivors, advocates and researchers working to reduce the impact of breast cancer in Australia.

Among those featured are Olympic legend and breast cancer advocate Raelene Boyle AM, MBE, First Nations survivor and mountaineer Kristal Kinsela, male breast cancer survivor and former professional basketballer Paul Maley, and podcaster Dr Charlotte Tottman. The film also includes insights from leading experts including Professor Bruce Mann, Professor Kelly-Anne Phillips and Associate Professor Christine Chaffer.

conquering breast cancer documentary — *Photo Credit: Supplied*

More Than 20,000 Australians Diagnosed Every Year

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among Australian women and the second most commonly diagnosed cancer overall.

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, more than 20,000 Australians are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Around 56 people receive a diagnosis every day, while more than 3,300 Australians lose their lives to the disease annually — the equivalent of approximately nine deaths every day.

While the majority of cases occur in women over 50, breast cancer also affects younger Australians. Around 1,000 women under the age of 40 are diagnosed each year, highlighting the importance of awareness and early detection across all age groups.

The Survivors, Advocates and Experts Behind the Film

Rather than focusing solely on statistics, Conquering Breast Cancer tells the stories of Australians whose lives have been changed by the disease.

The documentary follows survivors, patient advocates and researchers from across the country, exploring everything from diagnosis and treatment to survivorship, recurrence, genetic risk and the emotional impact breast cancer can have on individuals and families.

breast cancer patient — *Photo Credit: Supplied*

The film also highlights the experiences of people living with metastatic breast cancer, as well as Australians making difficult decisions around preventative treatment after discovering they are at high genetic risk of developing the disease.

Early Detection Remains One of the Strongest Defences

A central theme throughout the documentary is the importance of prevention and early detection.

Medical experts featured in the film discuss advances in screening technologies, personalised risk assessment, targeted therapies and clinical trials that are helping improve outcomes for patients.

While Australia has achieved five-year survival rates of more than 90 per cent, the filmmakers argue that breast cancer is far from solved and that ongoing investment in research, screening programs and access to treatment remains essential.

The documentary also examines how researchers are working towards reducing recurrence rates and improving long-term outcomes for those who have already undergone treatment.

researchers working on breast cancer improvements — *Photo Credit: Supplied*

The Growing Impact on Australian Families and Communities

Beyond the personal toll, breast cancer continues to have a significant impact on communities across Australia.

More than 160,000 Australians are currently living after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis within the past decade. Research has also shown the disease carries substantial social and economic costs, affecting workforce participation, family wellbeing and quality of life.

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The filmmakers hope the documentary will encourage more Australians to understand their personal risk, participate in recommended screening programs and support ongoing efforts to improve prevention, treatment and research.

As the third instalment in the Conquering Cancer documentary series, Conquering Breast Cancer aims to start conversations, challenge complacency and highlight both the progress that has been made and the work that still lies ahead.

For more information and session times, visit ConqueringBreastCancer.com.au.

Published 9-June-2026

Griffin Childcare Centre Changes Hands in $7.7 Million Deal

Stonebridge Property

A private investor has paid $7.7 million for the Goodstart Early Learning centre, in a deal that drew more than 135 enquiries and reflects strong investor demand for childcare property in Brisbane’s northern growth corridor.

The sale was brokered by Stonebridge Property Group and completed via an on-market campaign in June 2026 after initially launching as part of a National Portfolio Auction campaign in March. The transaction settled at a yield of 5.30 per cent, which agents described as a benchmark result for the childcare asset class in the current market.

For families in Griffin, the sale changes nothing about the centre’s day-to-day operations. Goodstart Early Learning continues as tenant under a 15-year net lease running to 2035, with options extending to 2055 and CPI-linked annual rent increases built in throughout.

A centre designed for a suburb that needed it

The Griffin Goodstart centre was purpose-built in 2021 specifically to address an undersupply of childcare places in the suburb. At the time it was developed, Griffin had approximately 3.3 children aged between zero and five for every available childcare place, a ratio that signals significant unmet demand.

The 110-place facility sits on a 2,405 square metre landholding with 27 car parks and nearly 79 metres of dual street frontage. Its position directly opposite Griffin State Primary School was a deliberate development decision, creating a natural pathway for families moving between early learning and primary education on the same street.

Griffin State Primary School recently completed a $22 million extension bringing its capacity to 1,159 students, a figure that underscores how rapidly the suburb has grown since the Goodstart centre was built.

Griffin’s growth story is not slowing down

Griffin sits roughly 23 kilometres north of Brisbane’s CBD and has been one of the faster-growing suburbs in the Moreton Bay region for the past decade.

Population forecasts put growth in the immediate area at more than 61 per cent between now and 2046, a trajectory that makes infrastructure assets with long lease terms particularly attractive to investors looking for passive income in a growing catchment.

The suburb currently has a new Woolworths-anchored retail centre under construction approximately 450 metres from the Goodstart site, and is within 1.2 kilometres of Westfield North Lakes.

What Goodstart is, beyond a property investment

Goodstart Early Learning is Australia’s largest not-for-profit early learning provider, operating more than 677 centres nationwide and supporting around 64,000 children each year.

It was formed in 2009 when a consortium including Brotherhood of St Laurence, Mission Australia, The Benevolent Society and Social Ventures Australia acquired the former ABC Learning network after its collapse.

In the 2025 financial year, Goodstart delivered a solid surplus of $28.9 million, which it reinvested into quality improvements, safety upgrades and centre network expansion rather than distributing as profit.

The Griffin centre’s structure as a net lease means Goodstart pays rates, insurance, general repairs and maintenance, and land tax, keeping the investment fully passive for the new owner.

For enrolment enquiries at the Griffin centre, contact Goodstart here or on 1800 222 543.

Published 4-June-2026

Lakes Knights Complete Hat-Trick With Australian Community Club of the Year Win

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The Lakes Knights Cricket Club has achieved a stunning national hat-trick, sweeping three tiers of community awards in a single season to claim the titles of Brisbane North, Queensland, and now Australian Community Club of the Year. The Knights beat out more than 3,500 cricket clubs across the country to take the top spot.

It is the kind of achievement that takes years to build and a moment to announce. For the Knights, based in North Lakes and playing across fields in Woodside, Burpengary, Newport, and several local schools, the national award caps a four-year stretch that has seen the club transform from a modest suburban outfit into one of the most talked-about grassroots cricket communities in the country.

Club president Daniel Moyle found out about the national win in the most unlikely of circumstances. “It was pretty exciting,” he says. “We were actually told while filming for the Queensland award and had to keep the secret!”

A club that grew when it needed to

North Lakes has grown fast. It is a suburb built over the last two decades on what was mostly farmland, and the sporting infrastructure has had to catch up with the population at pace. The Knights have been part of that story since the start, and the numbers tell their own tale: four years ago, the club had around 240 registered players. Today, that figure sits at more than 700.

Photo Credit: The Lakes Knights Cricket Club/Facebook

That growth is not accidental. The club recently merged with the Burpengary Brumbies, expanding its footprint into a broader regional cricket hub and strengthening the pathway for junior players from Under 10s right through to the senior ranks.

The merger has added teams, coaches, and development opportunities while preserving the tight-knit community feel that made both clubs work in the first place.

Demand has exploded so quickly that the club had to cap its winter competition teams at seven due to a severe shortage of available pitches, turning away more than 50 players who wanted to lace up. For a volunteer-run community club, that is an extraordinary position to be in.

“Our growth has been phenomenal,” Moyle says, “but as with every sport, keeping people interested in that sport is so important.”

Volunteers who made it happen

Cricket Australia’s recognition came via the Toyota Community Cricket Club of the Year award, a flagship category of the national body’s annual Community Cricket Awards, now in their 10th year. The award recognises clubs that demonstrate sustainable growth, strong governance, community spirit, and a fierce commitment to inclusive participation.

James Allsopp, Cricket Australia’s Chief of Cricket, praised the club’s holistic approach to building a community. “The Lakes Knights Cricket Club embodies the absolute best qualities of grassroots cricket,” Allsopp said. “They’ve created a strong, vibrant environment for all members of the family to participate in the sport they love, while heavily giving back to the broader community through initiatives like Clean Up Australia Day.”

Max Parsons, from the Brisbane North Junior Cricket Association, offered a tribute to the people behind the scenes. “The club doesn’t just aspire to be welcoming and inclusive. It lives these values through its everyday actions in the club and wider community. This is just reward for the hard-working committee members and volunteers of the club.”

Daniel Kearney, Head of Participation and Club Development at Queensland Cricket, added that the state body is “extremely proud of the work The Lakes Knights and so many clubs around the state do,” noting that Moyle and his team of volunteers had “fostered some incredible growth in a rapidly expanding community.”

The club’s involvement in Clean Up Australia Day is just one example of that broader community ethic. Membership fees are deliberately kept low to reduce financial barriers for local families, with the club actively redirecting what it saves on infrastructure costs straight back into gear, coaching, and player development.

“We keep our prices quite low. We understand pressures on people,” Moyle says, “and with not a lot of infrastructure, more is spent on equipment, coaching and developing players.”

A ground to grow into

The one piece still missing from the puzzle is a permanent home. The Knights currently share fields across Woodside, Burpengary, and Newport, alongside school grounds at Bounty Boulevard and Mango Hill State Schools, Deception Bay State High School, North Lakes State College, and Grace Lutheran College in Rothwell. It works, but only just, and the pitch shortage is now actively choking further growth.

Securing a dedicated, permanent ground is the ultimate goal, which Moyle sees as the key to unlocking the next phase of what the club can offer the region. A dedicated facility would allow year-round programming, specialized academies, and winter cricket tailored specifically for younger age groups.

“Having our own ground would allow us to run programs all year round, especially running a winter program for our little ones, or academies,” he says.

For a club that has already outgrown its current footprint while conquering the country on community impact, the argument for a permanent home speaks for itself. The Lakes Knights have proved what they can achieve with borrowed fields and volunteer hours. The next chapter is about building something they can finally call their own.

Families and players interested in joining the Lakes Knights for the upcoming season can find more information here.

Published 25-May-2026

Investigation Underway After Police Allegedly Shoot Man in Narangba

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Queensland Police shot and killed a 48-year-old man on Cavill Way in Narangba after officers attending a domestic violence callout allegedly encountered him at the front door of a home armed with a long-arm rifle-related weapon.

First responders rushed to the scene at approximately 12.30am on Sunday 25 May, where the armed confrontation quickly escalated.

Police confirmed the man advanced toward officers after they arrived at the address. Officers gave verbal commands and performed a tactical withdrawal before the man allegedly continued to approach them and made threats. He was subsequently shot. Officers rendered first aid and commenced CPR at the scene, but the man died from his injuries.

The incident is being treated as a death in custody. The Ethical Standards Command is preparing a report for the State Coroner, with oversight from the Crime and Corruption Commission. Investigations remain ongoing.

Family members who were present at the property at the time were treated for shock, police said.

What police said at the scene

Acting Chief Superintendent Kerry Johnson confirmed the incident at a briefing shortly after. He said police were investigating whether the weapon allegedly carried by the man was legally owned. He noted the man was known to police.

“He advanced towards police. They did the verbal commands and then did a tactical withdrawal from the situation,” Acting Chief Superintendent Johnson said.

Johnson said he had no concerns about the actions of the officers involved, and described the situation as one that “can escalate and de-escalate as quickly as possible.”

Queensland Police Union President Shane Prior said the union’s critical response team attended the scene, and would continue to offer support to the officers and their families. Prior indicated that the union alleged the man had a military background.

Photo Credit: Shane Prior – QPUE General President/Facebook

“It would seem, on the facts known, that mental health is going to be very significant in the investigation,” Prior said.

Prior said the union’s view, based on the information available to it at the time, was that the officers’ actions were justified.

Neighbours woken in the early hours

For the residents of Cavill Way, Sunday morning began with unexplained noises and then the realisation something serious had happened close to home.

One neighbour said she noticed a police car arrive at the house and then heard four to six gunshots. “Obviously witnessing that has really shook me up,” she said.

Another neighbour said she was asleep when she heard what she described as banging or popping noises. She initially thought little of it. “It almost sounded like someone was banging on the water tank out the back of our house,” she said. “I didn’t really think anything of it because it’s such a nice neighbourhood around here.”

She also said the incident left her unsettled. “Everyone’s so friendly and so it kind of makes you feel a little better that everyone’s feeling the same.”

The fifth police-involved shooting in Queensland in 2026

The Narangba incident is the fifth police-involved shooting recorded in Queensland so far this year. On 3 March, a 21-year-old man died after being shot by police during a welfare check in Tingalpa. The following day, a man allegedly armed with a firearm was shot in Woombye on the Sunshine Coast following a car crash on the motorway.

On 22 March, police shot a 27-year-old man at a shopping centre in Logan Central, where he was allegedly armed with a knife. On 1 April, a 19-year-old man allegedly armed with a large kitchen knife was shot in Arana Hills in Brisbane’s north and subsequently charged with assaulting an officer.

Each of those incidents, like the Narangba shooting, is subject to separate oversight processes.

Anyone experiencing distress following this incident can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or 07 3364 6464. Domestic violence support is available through DVConnect on 1800 811 811, 24 hours a day.

Published 25-May-2026