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Burpengary student receives $1000 bursary

Aug 19, 2017

Burpengary student receives $1000 bursary

Her passion to inspire and support her community has earned a young journalism student from Burpengary, a $1000 bursary thanks to the National Council of Women of Queensland (NCWQ) and Moreton Bay Regional Council. A special presentation was held at Caboolture on Tuesday, 15 August following council’s coordination meeting, with Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Allan Sutherland and Deputy Mayor Mike Charlton presenting Tiffanie Turnbull, 19 with the coveted bursary. “Tiffani

Charles Munro Reserve

Aug 3, 2017

Charles Munro Reserve

One of Burpengary’s most prominent former residents and World War I veteran, Charles Munro, was recently honoured posthumously with a parkland naming ceremony in recognition of his achievements and popularity within the local community. Attended by approximately 50 remaining descendants, members of the public, and Councillor Peter Flannery, the new Charles Munro Reserve sign was officially unveiled on Saturday, July 24, following the Burpengary Progress Association’s successf

Burpengary Camera Club Inc.

Jul 26, 2017

Burpengary Camera Club Inc.

On a picturesque winter morning, Burpengary Camera Club Inc. members gathered at Tinchi Tamba Wetlands for their inaugural photography outing as a club. Founded by a group of photographers possessing a wealth of knowledge and skill, the club’s mission is to offer a friendly, non-competitive environment where enthusiastic shutterbugs can explore or improve their interest in the art of photography. “A lot of camera clubs are very specific in ideas and what they want to do,” Pre

World-Class Facilities for World Game

Jul 26, 2017

World-Class Facilities for World Game

It’s been decades in the making, but the Caboolture Football Club will finally have a home to call its own in 2019, with construction underway on a new multi-million dollar facility in Burpengary. Featuring Moreton Bay’s first FIFA-rated synthetic field as well as two grass pitches and brand new clubhouse facilities, the complex is set to attract national and international level teams to the region, as well as open up more opportunities for local players. “We can’t complain a

National Tree Day Give-away

Jul 23, 2017

National Tree Day Give-away

It’s National Tree Day on Sunday 30 July and Chris Whiting MP will be again giving away young native seedlings to local residents. Chris hopes this will inspire people to get out in their gardens or community spaces and plant more trees to make it a “greener” community. “It would be great to see young children prompted to go into their gardens to plant and tend to these young trees and shrubs,” Chris Whiting said. This year, Chris will be giving away seedlings at specific tim

Road safety boost for Burpengary East

Jul 20, 2017

Road safety boost for Burpengary East

Road safety will be boosted for Burpengary East residents by a new project to upgrade the Uhlmann Road and Bruce highway on- and off- ramps intersection, said Chris Whiting MP. Traffic lights will be installed on the Uhlmann Road intersection with the Bruce Highway on- and off- ramps on the western side of the overpass. East and west bound lanes of Uhlmann Road at this intersection will also be widened. “Everyone in Burpengary East knows that if you are travelling to Burpenga

Seeking Justice: JPs in our Community

Jul 18, 2017

Seeking Justice: JPs in our Community

Scattered throughout the Moreton Bay Region are volunteers willing and able to assist those in need, whether it be as a Justice of the Peace (JP) or Commissioner for Declarations (Cdec). This program is coordinated by the JPs in the Community Program. The volunteer-based program is run by the Department of Justice and Attorney-General’s office and provides numerous signing centres within the community; in shopping centres, libraries, courthouses and hospitals. Most of us duri

Remembering Kathy Whitney

Inside Burpengary Kmart

Jun 30, 2017

Inside Burpengary Kmart

As Burpengary residents anticipate with excitement the opening of Kmart in Burpengary Plaza this month, the retail giant established in 1969 shared with us the bold new layout. One of over two hundred Kmart stores throughout Australia and New Zealand, the new store in Burpengary Plaza will boast many of the improved shopping features which sister stores such as North Lakes and Caboolture display. “We have evolved the store format in response to growing changes to the way cust