Just 12 months after celebrating a long-awaited premiership, the Brisbane Broncos find themselves in one of the most dramatic falls from grace the NRL has seen in recent memory. Heading into their Round 20 clash against Penrith (July 16), Brisbane had lost eight consecutive games and were sitting fourth last on the ladder, with its finals hopes hanging by a thread. It is difficult to remember a reigning premier enduring a collapse of this magnitude the following season. The

Results for the Caboolture Social Darts Club. Potluck doubles played every Monday night at 21 Hayes Street, Caboolture. Visitors welcome. Names by 7.15pm. June/July Winners: Matthew, Kal/Luke, Michael/Tom, Rachel/Conner. Runners Up: Rachel/Tamm, Beau/Sid, Sam/Dean, Terry/Sherrie. High pegs: Matty 125, 59,44, Mason 40, Sid 90, Beau 40, Dale 40, Tom 60, Kal 75, Colin 69,50, Luke 70,65, Rosie 40. High scores: Matthew 3x100,129,139,140, Smokey 100,140, Matty 5x100,125,140,

G'day, Bribie locals! As winter settles over the Pumicestone Passage and surrounding areas, your lawn might slow down, but that doesn't mean you can ignore it. Bribie Island's sandy, well-draining soils and mild subtropical winters (cooler nights, drier periods with occasional wet spells) bring specific challenges for common warm-season grasses like couch (including Queensland blue couch), buffalo and kikuyu. With shorter days and lower temperatures, grass growth slows signi

St Columban’s College has capped off an exceptional Trimester 2 in The Associated Schools (TAS) competition, securing both the Netball Champion School and Rugby Champion School titles after a season of impressive performances across the two sports.  St Columban’s Netball teams showcased their skill and consistency throughout the competition, recording 52 wins across the trimester. Their success was highlighted by the strong performances across multiple year levels.  The col

By Sheree Hoddinett Cost-of-living relief, major infrastructure projects and continued investment in community services are among the key measures set to benefit Pumicestone and the wider City of Moreton Bay under the Queensland Government's 2026-27 Budget. Released on June 23, this budget is about creating better services through a stronger economy, building Queensland’s future and making Queensland safer.   Member for Pumicestone Ariana Doolan said the budget focused

By Sheree Hoddinett The starting lights are still red for the future of Moreton Motorsport Park, with no final decision yet on what lies ahead for the Beachmere venue. The future of the proposed $20 million Moreton Motorsport Park at 8 Bloesch Road now rests with Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Jarrod Bleijie, who will make the final determination under the Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) process. The proposal ha

By Chase Christensen  While the Brisbane Broncos continue to struggle through one of the toughest periods in recent club history, their Queensland rivals are enjoying a season to remember. The Dolphins have emerged as one of the competition's biggest success stories in 2026 and are quickly becoming Queensland's best hope of premiership glory.  After securing six consecutive victories, the Dolphins find themselves sitting comfortably inside the top four on the NRL ladder. It

By Chase Christensen  The alarm bells are ringing loudly at Red Hill as the Brisbane Broncos find themselves in a desperate battle to save their season. After winning the premiership in 2025 and entering this year with hopes of going back-to-back, the Broncos now face the very real possibility of missing the finals altogether.  Brisbane's season has taken a dramatic turn for the worse following six consecutive losses. What was once a campaign filled with promise has quickly

Results for the Caboolture Social Darts Club. Potluck doubles played every Monday night at 21 Hayes Street, Caboolture. Visitors welcome. Names by 7.15pm. May/June Winners: Tom, Kal/Sharon, Smokey, Colin/Adam. Runners Up: Sid, Luke/Sid, Cecil/Kal, Dale/Kal. High pegs: Matty 66,45, Tani 61, Davo 55, Mark 40, Josh 41, Sid 40,43, Tom 40, Robert 96, Beau 49, Chris 54, Kal 64, Mason 85,60. High scores: Matty 5x100,180, Roger 111, Sid 116,100,140, Beau 115, Luke 2x100,137,1

Report for May 7 Eight sailors completed only eight races in somewhat shifty winds. Cool temperatures, 25 degrees C. The breeze was estimated at 2 - 5 Kts from the W-NW. This necessitated a course change, heading for the red buoy (Westward) rather than the yellow, starboard side rounding. One highest score per sailor was discounted. Today's winner: Kevin on 22 points. His handicap goes up to 60 seconds. Second: Wayne on 23 points. Third: Ken with 24 points. Report for May

Winter on Bribie Island and throughout the Moreton Bay region is a fantastic time for gardeners. With mild days, cooler nights and minimal frost risk in our coastal area, the garden keeps growing steadily. Lower humidity and reduced pest pressure make it one of the most enjoyable and productive seasons of the year. This is my take on what to do in our gardens now that we are well into winter. Why winter gardening works so well here Our subtropical climate means that our g

Sadly, I’ve only had the opportunity to head out on the water once in the last month. Nonstop 15 knot+ winds are a good preventative for those of us who crave the water and the thrill of the catch. The one day we did manage to venture out was extremely challenging, which we knew would be. Talk about uncomfortable, 3m swell and 10 knots of wind against it – WOW – hang onto your hats. Definitely not easy conditions to fish in, but grateful to be out. Surprisingly, the fishing

Solid winter action Mid-winter has settled comfortably over Bribie Island and the Pumicestone Passage, delivering cooler mornings, variable winds and consistent fishing for both land-based anglers and small boat fishos. While some gusty days have kept boats closer to home, the protected waters, surf beaches, jetties and canals have produced reliable catches of tailor, flathead, bream, whiting and more. Overall conditions Winds have been a mixed bag, with westerlies and so