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Kayo Stadium Swap From Rugby League to Softball Locked in for 2027

Kayo Stadium will swap rugby league goalposts for home plates after the Dolphins’ home ground was selected to host the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals, bringing international teams and global attention to Moreton Bay.

The tournament will run from 5 to 11 April 2027, with organisers confirming the stadium will be converted into a purpose-built softball diamond for the event. The finals will also serve as a qualifying pathway toward the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Organisers have described the tournament as Queensland’s first major international team event linked to the lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Officials from Softball Australia, the City of Moreton Bay, the Dolphins organisation and Softball Queensland gathered at Kayo Stadium this week to confirm the venue announcement alongside members of the Aussie Spirit national team.

Softball Australia chief executive Sarah Loh said the stadium setting would give the sport a larger audience and create stronger connections with young players and families across the country. She said the event was expected to encourage more girls and women to become involved in softball.

Softball Australia CEO Sarah Loh announces the 2027 Softball World Cup Venue at Redcliffe Leagues Club.
Photo Credit: Scott Powick Softball Australia Media/Supplied

From Dolphins Territory to International Softball Diamond

Kayo Stadium has long been known as the home of the Dolphins and one of Queensland’s established rugby league venues.

The switch to softball will see the ground temporarily redesigned with an international-standard diamond, enhanced broadcast facilities and upgraded spectator access for the tournament.

*Softball Australia Head Coach Kerrie Porter with Team Spirit players Nicole Conacher & Jayme Reddacliff during the 2027 Softball World Cup Venue announcement at Redcliffe Leagues Club.*
*Photo Credit: Scott Powick Softball Australia Media/SUPPLIED*

The 10,000-seat venue already features modern player facilities, stadium lighting and transport links through Kippa-Ring station, making it suitable for an event expected to draw teams and supporters from around the world.

For local sports fans, the tournament will mark a rare shift from the stadium’s usual rugby league setup to an international softball layout.

Dolphins Group president Bob Jones joined the announcement in Redcliffe, highlighting the partnership between the rugby league club, Softball Australia and Moreton Bay Council in bringing the event to the area.

Talobilla Park to Host Training and Warm-Up Sessions

While Kayo Stadium will host the main tournament matches, Talobilla Park will continue to play a major role throughout the week.

The Redcliffe softball venue, which had originally been announced as the tournament host site, will instead operate as the official training and warm-up base for competing teams.

That means international players and coaching staff are expected to spend time across multiple parts of the Peninsula during the event.

Mr Peter Flannery said the tournament would help strengthen Moreton Bay’s standing as a destination for major sporting events while also bringing long-term benefits to the community.

He said the partnership between council, Softball Australia and the Dolphins would help keep Redcliffe closely connected to the World Cup experience even with activities spread across different venues.

Local Softball Clubs Prepare for World Cup Spotlight

The arrival of the Women’s Softball World Cup Finals is expected to place fresh attention on grassroots softball across the region.

Representatives from Redcliffe Leagues Softball Association attended the announcement, with organisers pointing to the opportunity for local juniors to watch elite international players compete in their own backyard.

The Aussie Spirit is expected to face seven of the world’s leading softball nations during the tournament, giving local fans a chance to see Olympic-level athletes without leaving southeast Queensland.

Federal Sport Minister Anika Wells said the event would help place women’s sport in front of larger crowds and younger audiences, particularly with matches being staged inside a stadium environment rather than a traditional softball complex.

Queensland Sport Minister Tim Mander also linked the event to the growing focus on participation ahead of Brisbane 2032, saying international tournaments often encourage children to become involved in local sport.

World Cup Event Adds to Redcliffe’s Sporting Schedule

The World Cup announcement adds another major event to Redcliffe’s sporting calendar following the Dolphins’ entry into the NRL and continued investment across Moreton Bay sporting infrastructure.

The tournament is expected to bring teams, officials and supporters to the region during the week-long competition period.

The event will also place Kayo Stadium in front of international television audiences as softball prepares for its return to the Olympic spotlight.

Fans can register for tournament updates and ticket information through Softball Australia.

Published 19-May-2026

Sandstone Point Veteran Wins National Dragon Boat Silver at 72

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John Butler of Sandstone Point came within a stroke of gold at the Australian Dragon Boat Championships at Lake Kawana last month, paddling with Queensland’s Senior C Division crew to a silver medal finish over 200 metres after three years with Dragon Boat Pumicestone.

The 72-year-old former infantryman and commando, who spent 47 years in military service before discovering dragon boating through a Meals on Wheels colleague, is now one of the sport’s most enthusiastic converts on the Pumicestone Passage. “To compete against the best in Australia is something dreams are made of,” he said.

The Queensland Senior C crew, racing in the over-60 division, were edged out by Brisbane River Dragons in a thrilling finish, with Rainbow Dragons from Ballina claiming bronze. It was the kind of margin that stings in the moment but deepens appreciation for what the season produced.

“State versus state, what an exciting opportunity and experience,” John said. “Our performance can only be attributed to six months training and team hunger.”

A club that punched above its weight at nationals

John’s silver was not the only medal Dragon Boat Pumicestone brought home from Lake Kawana. The club’s Senior C Mixed crew delivered what John described as a “fantastic” performance over 500 metres, taking bronze. The open crew added another silver over 200 metres. Across three days of competition against clubs from across Australia, Pumicestone more than held its own.

Sandstone Point veteran — *Photo Credit: John Butler/Facebook*

Dragon Boat Pumicestone’s purpose has always been to make the sport available to all members of the Pumicestone community, operating on the sheltered waters of the Pumicestone Passage with a philosophy built on fun, friendship and competitive pathways for those who want them. John embodies both ends of that equation. He came for connection and stayed for competition.

“Nationals were a culmination of very hard work over the race season and the medals were reward for effort,” he said. “However the camaraderie and mateship for me within our club is the driving factor that makes me strive to better myself.”

Forty-seven years of service, and then a dragon boat

John’s path to the starting line at Lake Kawana runs through some of Australia’s most challenging deployments. Across a 47-year career in the Australian Army, he served in Afghanistan, Malaysia, Timor, Bougainville and Papua New Guinea, rose to the rank of Warrant Officer 1, and served with both infantry units and Army Reserve battalions.

John Butler — *Photo Credit:* *Anthony MacGregor*/Facebook

Returning to civilian life brought its own “challenges” for John, a word that carries massive weight coming from a veteran with four decades of active service under his belt. Finding the right sport in the years that followed was not straightforward. He needed something that could meet him where he was, not where he had been.

“I was looking for a sport that would allow me to challenge myself, but needed to be mindful of my age and injuries over my military and previous sporting activities,” he said.

The introduction came through an unlikely channel. A colleague John volunteers with at Meals on Wheels Bribie Island suggested he try a come-and-try session with Dragon Boat Pumicestone. He was not immediately convinced. “At first I was not sure I would be challenged by dragon boating,” he said. “But after attending a regatta I was sure this was the sport for me.”

Three years on, he is racing at national level and winning medals in the over-60 division. Some finds are worth holding onto.

Dragon Boat Pumicestone welcomes new members of all experience levels. For more information, visit the club’s page.

Published 8-May-2026

Life-Saving Cancer Imaging Now Available Locally for Redcliffe Patients

Photo Credit: Qscan

Redcliffe residents facing cancer now have access to life-saving PET-CT medical imaging right in their own neighbourhood through a new specialised clinic at the Altiva health hub.

The local service recently started operating at Qscan Redcliffe on Silvyn Street, marking the first time this level of diagnostic technology has been available in the immediate area.

Previously, patients had to travel to North Lakes or make the long trip into Brisbane city to reach the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital for similar scans. Because these scans are a regular part of cancer treatment and monitoring, the ability to stay local removes a significant amount of stress and travel time for families during a difficult period.

Bridging the Gap in Local Healthcare

The new clinic sits within a thirty-million-dollar medical precinct located very close to the Redcliffe Hospital. While the public hospital provides many services, it does not currently have its own PET-CT facility, making this private addition a vital resource for the community.

Kerri-Anne Dooley, the State Member for Redcliffe, noted that the arrival of the service is a major win for the City of Moreton Bay because it brings essential healthcare much closer to the homes of local people. This development is part of a larger plan to turn the site into a complete cancer care centre, with radiation oncology services from GenesisCare expected to join the hub soon.

Advanced Technology for Better Outcomes

A PET-CT scan is a highly detailed medical test that combines two different types of images to give doctors a clear picture of what is happening inside the body. The PET part of the scan looks at how cells are functioning and using energy, while the CT part provides a detailed map of the body’s structure.

By putting these two images together, specialists can find diseases at a cellular level, see how far a cancer has spread, and check if treatments are working. Outside of cancer care, these scans are also used by doctors to investigate complex infections or inflammation that might not show up on a standard X-ray or ultrasound.

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Planning for a Growing Community

The need for more medical services in the region is high, as the population of Moreton Bay is expected to grow to seven hundred thousand people by the year 2041. With more than thirty-five thousand people in Queensland diagnosed with cancer every year, the demand for high-tech imaging continues to rise.

To help manage the costs for local families, many of these scans at the Redcliffe clinic will be bulk billed for patients who meet Medicare requirements. This helps ensure that advanced healthcare is not just physically close, but also more affordable for those who need it most.

Published Date 06-May-2026

Redcliffe Set to Host Mal Meninga Cup Grand Final This Weekend

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Kayo Stadium at Redcliffe will host the 2026 Mal Meninga Cup grand final, with the Wynnum Manly Seagulls taking on the Townsville Blackhawks in a 2.05pm kickoff that will showcase some of Queensland’s most exciting Under-19 pathway talent.

The decider brings two of the competition’s form sides to one of Queensland’s most passionate rugby league venues, with the 10,000-capacity stadium expected to draw a strong crowd from across the Redcliffe Peninsula and the broader Moreton Bay region. Kayo Stadium has been a regular host of Queensland Cup grand finals and major pathway fixtures, and Saturday’s final continues that tradition.

The Blackhawks earned their place in the decider with a hard-fought 20-18 win over the Redcliffe Dolphins at the same venue in the week prior, a result that stung the home side but showed the quality of the competition at this level.

Redcliffe pushed hard throughout, with Adam McSherry crossing for a try and landing all three of his conversions to keep the Dolphins in contention, but Townsville’s Archie Mesritz delivered a double and Taj Lateo sealed the win with a late try from five-eighth that proved the difference.

A stadium that knows how to deliver a grand final

Kayo Stadium, formally known as Dolphin Oval when it first opened in 1979, has hosted Queensland Cup grand finals in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2019, 2021 and 2022, as well as NRL games and NRLW matches in recent seasons. Significant upgrades between 2016 and 2020 brought the venue to NRL standard, with new grandstands on the western, eastern and northern ends lifting total capacity to approximately 10,000.

Kayo Stadium to host Mal Maninga Cup — Photo Credit: Kayo Stadium/Facebook

Broadcast-quality light towers installed in 2023 now make the stadium one of the most capable boutique rugby league venues in Australia, able to host night games, carnivals and major events to the same standard as metropolitan venues.

Saturday’s 2.05pm kickoff puts the final in the early afternoon window, giving families and footy fans across the Moreton Bay region a clear run to the ground after a morning at the beach.

What brought the two sides to this point

Wynnum Manly claimed their semi-final berth with a hard-fought 22-14 win over the Tweed Seagulls. Winger Bond Bradley spearheaded the attack with a clinical hat-trick for the Bayside outfit. Harrison Bath crossed for another, while Payton Gifford and Bailen Noy shared the goal-kicking duties, slotting three conversions between them to secure the result.

Townsville’s path was tighter. The Blackhawks beat Redcliffe 20-18 in the elimination semi, with Mesritz’ double and tries to Ashyr Kelso, Reweti Ngarimu and Lateo enough to hold off a Dolphins side that competed fiercely at home. The narrow margin underlines how closely matched the competition has been across the season and sets up a grand final that could go either way.

How to watch

Saturday’s Mal Meninga Cup grand final kicks off at 2.05pm at Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe, on 9 May 2026. Full grand final action streams live on Qplus, presented by National Storage, at qplus.tv.

Published 6-May-2026

Ausbuild and Zonta Use Dolphins Season Opener to Spotlight Domestic Violence Awareness in Redcliffe

Zonta Club of Redcliffe Inc./Facebook

Seventy members and supporters of the Zonta Club of Redcliffe joined the sold-out season opener at Kayo Stadium last week, with Ausbuild‘s community partnership with the Dolphins providing the platform for a domestic and family violence awareness push ahead of a busy advocacy month.

The match, which saw the Dolphins suffer a tough loss to the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in their first home game of 2026, gave Zonta a visibility it rarely gets in a mainstream sporting setting. Members took part in the guard of honour as the teams ran out and appeared in a pre-game interview on the big screen, reaching an audience well beyond the organisation’s usual reach and helping build momentum ahead of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month in May.

For Zonta Club of Redcliffe President Marie Stewart, that kind of mainstream exposure is exactly the point.

“Even though it wasn’t a great game for the Dolphins, it was a great game for awareness and visibility for Zonta and what we stand for,” she said.

Sport as a Platform for Change

Marie has been involved with Zonta for 19 years and understands better than most that raising awareness of domestic and family violence requires meeting communities where they already are. A rugby league crowd at Kayo Stadium, many of them families, represents precisely the kind of broad and varied audience that can be difficult to reach through traditional advocacy channels.

Ausbuild and Zonta Use Dolphins Season Opener to Spotlight Domestic Violence Awareness in Redcliffe — *Photo Credit: Zonta Club of Redcliffe Inc./Facebook*

The Zonta Club of Redcliffe has deep roots on the Peninsula, drawing passionate members from across the Redcliffe, North Lakes, and Mango Hill bayside communities. It is part of Zonta International, a global organisation active in more than 60 countries, focused on advancing the rights and status of women and girls through advocacy, education and direct community action. Locally, the club has a long track record of Dolphins partnerships, including previous Respect Round activations at Kayo Stadium and domestic violence awareness content on the big screen at football games.

The argument for taking that message into sporting venues is clear to Marie, and it centres on young people watching from the stands.

“Little kids look up to sporting heroes, and they have to be good examples,” she said. “If we can work with sports like rugby league, those role models can help reinforce positive behaviour, especially for kids who may not see that at home.”

Ausbuild’s Community Partnership at Work

Ausbuild drove the initiative through its role as the Dolphins’ official Community Partner, a partnership now in its fourth year that has distributed more than $100,000 worth of tickets to community groups and charities across the Moreton Bay region since its 2022 launch.

*Photo Credit: Zonta Club of Redcliffe Inc./Facebook*

Each home game, Ausbuild selects a local organisation to receive tickets and a game-day experience, including the guard of honour and big-screen feature that Zonta took part in last week. Ausbuild Joint Managing Director Matthew Bell said the structure of the partnership is designed to do exactly what it did for Zonta: give organisations a rare moment of visibility in front of a large, engaged crowd.

“As Community Partner of the Dolphins, we are privileged to connect with the local community and raise awareness for organisations such as Zonta Club of Redcliffe,” he said. “They play a vital role in supporting awareness for important issues like domestic and family violence.”

Zonta is the third organisation supported through the program in the 2026 season, alongside Undurba State School and Northern Districts Hack and Dressage Club.

What Comes Next

The Kayo Stadium appearance kicks off a month of high-impact advocacy for the club. The Zonta Club of Redcliffe is gearing up for a concentrated period of advocacy across May, including participation in the Moreton Bay Says No to Domestic Violence walk in Redcliffe on Friday, 26 May. The walk, which has run annually on the last Friday of May for more than a decade, brings together individuals, businesses and community organisations to march through the Redcliffe CBD to Settlement Cove Amphitheatre in a public stand against family and domestic violence.

Community groups and organisations across the Moreton Bay region interested in Ausbuild’s 2026 Community Partner program can find out more at ausbuild.com.au. For more information about the Zonta Club of Redcliffe and its upcoming advocacy activities, visit zontaredcliffe.org.au.

Published 20-April-2026

A Redcliffe Daughter Returns to Mark a Moment 25 Years in the Making

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Redcliffe Hospital‘s palliative care unit has officially opened its refurbished lounge, garden courtyard and children’s play area, completing a transformation funded by the Moreton Bay community and delivering the kind of spaces that make an unbearable time feel, even briefly, a little more like home.

The opening drew together a gathering that reflected what the project is really about: supporters, patient ambassadors, hospital staff, community partners and families who have lived through the unit’s care. Among them was Karen Wilson, who returned to the unit for the first time since saying goodbye to her father Derek there, 25 years ago.

“Like so many families, we entered the world of palliative care with uncertainty, fear and grief,” Karen said. “But what we found here was something extraordinary. Not just a place with walls and equipment, but one where kindness, compassion, dignity and respect truly matter.”

A Garden That Brought Someone Back

Karen has since become a passionate Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital supporter, and it was her father’s love of the outdoors that made the courtyard project particularly meaningful. “Dad always loved his garden. Some of my most special memories are sitting outside together, sharing stories and laughter,” she said. “These spaces matter more than words express.”

The refurbishment encompasses the unit’s lounge, an outdoor garden courtyard and a dedicated children’s play area. Together these spaces give patients and their families somewhere to gather, breathe, and spend time together that does not feel like a clinical setting. For a unit that cares for around 600 patients and their families each year, the cumulative effect of that shift in environment is significant.

Redcliffe Hospital's refurbished palliative care lounge, courtyard and children's play area have officially opened, funded by the Moreton Bay community through Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital. — *Photo Credit: Kerri-Anne Dooley/Facebook*

Palliative Care Nurse Unit Manager Kim Shesgreen, who has worked with Moreton Bay families for 25 years, put it simply. “Sometimes people want to be at home and that’s not always possible. So being able to create a space that feels more like home, even for a short time, is incredibly important,” she said. “The changes have made a real difference. They’ve created warm, welcoming spaces where families spend time together and even for a moment, not feel they’re in a hospital.”

Built by the Community, for the Community

The project is the latest achievement of Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital, an initiative of the RBWH Foundation that has raised more than $1 million for the hospital since launching in 2021. The initiative funds a range of hospital projects through its annual Giving Day, with every donation matched by community Impact Partners. A previous round of fundraising transformed the hospital’s Rehabilitation and Stroke Unit, and the palliative care refurbishment has been the focus of multiple campaigns since.

Redcliffe Hospital is an approximately 250-bed regional hospital that has been caring for its community since the 1960s, providing services including medical, surgical, cancer care, maternity, palliative care, paediatrics and emergency care. The RBWH Foundation’s partnership with the hospital through Raise it for Redcliffe allows the community to fund projects that fall outside the scope of standard government healthcare budgets, adding the kind of human touches that formal funding rarely reaches.

Redcliffe Hospital Executive Director Cang Dang described palliative care as one of the most important services any hospital provides. “They support patients and families through a very difficult and challenging journey, but it’s a time when families come together, say goodbye and recognise what matters most,” he said. “This project has only been possible through the goodwill, generosity and support of our community and Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital partners. We are incredibly grateful.”

At the opening, guests received a symbolic butterfly, chosen to represent remembrance, comfort and the ongoing care these new spaces will provide to future families.

How to Keep the Work Going

The next Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital Giving Day falls on 21 May 2026, with all donations made in the lead-up doubled by community Impact Partners. This year’s Giving Day will support ongoing work to improve comfort, research and wellbeing for patients and families across the Moreton Bay region.

To donate or find out more, visit raiseitforredcliffe.com.au or call 1300 363 786.

Published 13-April-2026

Redcliffe’s Miracle Mums Movement Secures $150,000 to Expand Peer Wellness Workshops Across Moreton Bay

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The Miracle Mums Movement Inc., a survivor-led registered charity based in Redcliffe, has secured $150,000 in funding to deliver a 12-month Women’s Wellbeing Program of peer wellness workshops for women across the Moreton Bay region who have experienced domestic and family violence.

The funding enables the charity to expand its existing workshop model into a structured, ongoing program offering regular community spaces where women can access peer support, develop emotional resilience tools, rebuild self-esteem and form the social connections that research consistently identifies as critical to long-term recovery. For a region where domestic and family violence remains one of the most pressing community safety issues, the investment in a locally embedded, survivor-led support model addresses a gap that crisis services alone cannot fill.

Built From Lived Experience

Lou Feltham Smith, a Redcliffe-based survivor, founded the Miracle Mums Movement on a clear conviction: women who survive abuse deserve more than crisis support. They deserve the space to rebuild, reconnect with themselves and create the life they want.

That founding philosophy shapes everything about how the charity operates. Survivors who have transformed their own lives make up the Miracle Mums Movement team and now support others on their journey. The peer model places women with lived experience at the centre of the support process rather than positioning them purely as recipients of professional services. As a registered charity, the organisation partners with qualified professionals and collaborates closely with other Queensland domestic violence services to offer the most comprehensive support and resources available.

The team delivers workshops on the Redcliffe Peninsula using proven self-development principles to foster personal growth and goal achievement. Each session covers different practical strategies for moving toward a better life, with the program structured around three interconnected stages: developing a clear vision for the future, building a concrete plan to pursue it, and implementing that plan with community support over time.

Why Peer Support Matters After Trauma

The design of the Women’s Wellbeing Program reflects a growing body of evidence about what works for survivors of domestic and family violence in the period after they leave an abusive relationship. Crisis services play an essential role in the immediate aftermath, but the journey of recovery extends well beyond that acute phase. Isolation, eroded self-worth, disrupted social networks and the psychological aftermath of prolonged abuse all require sustained, structured support over time.

Peer-based programs are particularly effective in this space because they reduce the social isolation that makes recovery harder and create communities of shared understanding that professional services cannot replicate in the same way. When a survivor’s support comes partly from people who have navigated the same terrain, the therapeutic effect extends beyond the content of any individual session into the relationship and connection itself.

Across Queensland, the number of domestic and family violence occurrences recorded annually nearly doubled between 2017-18 and 2022-23, with police receiving more than 171,000 reports and occurrences in 2023 alone. Behind every statistic is a person navigating the long process of rebuilding, and programs like the Miracle Mums Movement’s workshops exist precisely to support that process in a sustained, community-grounded way.

Support That Stays Close to Home in Moreton Bay

The Moreton Bay region carries a significant domestic and family violence caseload, with the Moreton Police District maintaining specialist co-located DFV support services and the Centre Against Domestic Abuse operating dedicated counselling and court support services from Redcliffe. The Miracle Mums Movement sits alongside those services as a complementary peer-based resource, extending support into the recovery phase rather than duplicating crisis response.

The Miracle Mums Movement is taking its proven Redcliffe model on the road. This $150,000 investment empowers the team to deliver workshops across the Moreton Bay region, breaking down geographic barriers for survivors in Caboolture, Strathpine, and North Lakes who need sustained recovery support close to home.

Women across the Moreton Bay region can submit an expression of interest at miraclemumsmovement.com to join the Miracle Mums Movement workshops and receive updates when enrolments open for the next round.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or family violence, DVConnect Womensline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1800 811 811. For Australia-wide support, 1800RESPECT is available at any time on 1800 737 732. In an emergency, call 000.

Published 27-March-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.