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SOCIAL DARTS
Results for the Caboolture Social Darts Club. Potluck doubles played every Monday night at 21 Hayes Street, Caboolture. Visitors welcome. Names by 7.15pm. April/May Winners: Mason/Rachel, Terry/Luke, Dale/Matty, Luke/Matty. Runners Up: Sharon/Chris H, Lyn/Matty, Cecil/Jessy, Sherrie/Terry. High pegs: Terry 40,54, Mason 64,54,66 (bull finish), Sharon 44, Matty 55,40, Kal 51,74,65,48, Matthew 78,75, Mark B 65, Smokey 44, Luke 60. High scores: Lyn 121,85,82, Luke 2x140,2x1
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Broncos mid-season slump means only one thing
By Chase Christensen Twelve rounds have come and gone in the 2026 NRL season. Our pre-season predictions have almost been perfectly on point, as we selected the Dragons to take home the dreaded ‘Wooden Spoon’ and the Warriors to be the most improved and dark horse of the competition. There was one prediction that is looking quite shaky now though, as our predicted grand final winner, the Brisbane Broncos, have slumped to a third straight loss, making their record five wins a
6 hours ago3 min read
Gardening for wildlife on the edge: Creating butterfly and bird havens in a changing Island landscape
Bribie Island and its surrounding suburbs sit at a fascinating crossroads — where suburban backyards meet the edge of coastal national park, wetlands and dunes. With more than 340 bird species recorded in the area and a rich array of butterflies, our gardens represent a massive opportunity for conservation. Yet many yards remain ‘green deserts’ of lawns and exotic plants that offer little to local wildlife. BIEPA’s Backyard Biodiversity project highlights this perfectly: t
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Fishing Report: Late April to Mid-May 2026 – Bribie Island & Pumicestone Passage
G’day all, hope your month of fishing has been a cracker. Having a look around the area and the reports coming through, here’s my general overall take on how things have been fishing for land-based anglers in the Bribie Island and Pumicestone Passage channels and flats from the end of April through to mid-May. The changeover from autumn into the cooler months is definitely underway. Water temperatures have dropped noticeably and we’ve had some unsettled weather with variab
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Fishing with Paul
Headed out fishing at 4am on May 5, straight after the full moon. The moon was perfect, tide was good and with the stars aligned all things pointed to another good day. As the swell was 2.5-3m we headed straight to the cape – I wasn’t crossing the wild banks in that! Arrived at Comby Point right on first light after easily making it through the breakers. And that my friends is where the prefect day ended. The cape greeted us with a very sloppy 3m of S/E swell and 10 knots o
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Labor’s budget exposes a government built on lies
In his powerful Paul Murray Live segment on Sky News, Paul Murray cut through the political spin with a forensic, evidence-heavy takedown of the Albanese Labor government’s latest budget. As someone fed up with the endless broken promises, I fully back Murray’s unsparing verdict: this isn’t just policy failure - it’s a government defined by serial deception and everyday Australians are the ones suffering. Murray didn’t hold back. He reminded viewers of Anthony Albanese’s own
6 hours ago3 min read
Men charged following violent robbery in Caboolture
Two men have been charged with attempted murder after a robbery with violence incident at a licenced premise on Aerodrome Road in Caboolture on Saturday May 9. A group of three people allegedly stole money from a 31-year-old man at the location at about 10.30pm. The man confronted the group at a carpark a short time later, before he was assaulted and sustained a stab wound to his neck. The offenders allegedly fled the scene on foot prior to police arriving on scene. Offic
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Send cards for Phoenix’s 13th birthday
Many of you might be familiar with Phoenix Myers, especially if you follow The Adventures of Phoudini on Facebook. Phoenix is about to reach a big milestone, the teenage years! He turns 13 on July 4 and you have the chance to share your well wishes with the Beachmere local. You might remember a similar event happening a few years ago when Phoenix turned 10. He received almost 800 cards from around the world and now Phoenix and his family are hoping to outdo that number. If
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Volunteers needed at Bribie Island Butterfly House
If you have some spare time, love helping others and enjoy getting involved with the environment, Bribie Island Butterfly House would love to hear from you! The not-for-profit organisation has been in the community for nine years and has helped give more than $1.2 million away to worthy charities with 50% going back to the Island. Some of the groups they support include: BIEPA BIDNC Global Care B.I.K.E.S Wildlife Rescue They also help support CADA, Eats4Streets, I
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The battleline: who wins and who loses in the latest budget
By Sheree Hoddinett Every year we wait with bated breath to see the outcome of the federal government budget. It’s not so much to see what we might actually receive, but more a case of what we will likely miss out on. Australians struggling with rising grocery bills, soaring rents and mortgage pressure may have been handed some targeted relief, but economists warn many households may still feel little immediate financial relief as inflation continues to bite. Treasurer
6 hours ago4 min read


A different look for Bribie’s northern tip
By Sheree Hoddinett Dredgers digging dip and the movement of multiple layers of sand have culminated in months of emergency restoration works finally coming to an end at the northern tip of Bribie Island. Let’s go back a little bit to where it all started. In 2025, the Queensland Government launched a review into the Bribie Island erosion and breakthrough events to better understand their causes and impacts, while helping safeguard the future safety and prosperity of nea
6 hours ago2 min read


Boats and community spirit shine at Bribie Classic Boat Regatta
By Chase Christensen The 27th Bribie Classic Boat Regatta proved once again that a little rain forecast was never going to stop a community passionate about life on the water. Despite predictions of wet weather leading into the weekend, Bribie Island was treated to bright blue skies, mostly sunny conditions and strong crowds as visitors gathered to celebrate classic boats, maritime history and community spirit. Organised by Bribie Aquatic Community Events (BACE) and run
6 hours ago3 min read
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