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An Independent Newspaper delivering to the Bribie Island and Surrounding areas
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National Park Fire Coverage
Last month a large fire started in the Bribie Island National Park, causing campgrounds to be closed and a devastating loss of national...
Sep 24, 20193 min read
Looking out for the kids
An email was recently sent to Moreton Bay Regional Council (MBRC) regarding concern for the welfare of students walking home from school...
Sep 24, 20192 min read


Local Quilter Sweeps Ekka Awards
Local Beachmere resident Margaret Shingles has been making quilts for over twenty years and recently swept the pool at the “Ekka”...
Sep 24, 20191 min read
Globally Unified
How we solve problems is based on how we, society, work together. Everyday, how we interact with others, unite and communicate impacts...
Sep 24, 20192 min read


ROTARY: Four Way Test?
People often ask me what attracted me to Rotary. Well, one of the things was their high ethical standards. The 1.2 million Rotarians...
Sep 24, 20193 min read


Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt talks to Longman residence about the Morrison Governments plans to
On Tuesday, August 27th Federal Member for Longman Terry Young MP hosted the Bribie Island Health Forum at the Bribie Island RSL. The...
Sep 24, 20193 min read


Eric Shields Candidate for Mayor of MBRC
Hi Moreton Bay A new policy I wish to introduce if elected as Mayor to Moreton Bay will be a unique way for our region to consult...
Sep 24, 20191 min read


Bribie Island National Park Fires
Last month the Bribie Island National Park became under siege of bush fire with reports of this being a permitted fire that spread out of...
Sep 24, 20191 min read
Beefy’s wins best in Queensland!
Queensland bakery Beefy’s has once again come out in front in the Official Great Aussie Pie Competition. This year the Sunshine Coast...
Sep 24, 20192 min read


Beachmere’s Sesquicentenary Celebration Gathers Community Support
Beachmere’s Sesquicentenary Committee continues to work towards celebrating Beachmere’s 150th birthday in events planned for May 2020....
Sep 24, 20191 min read


BEACHMERE U3A HEADS INTO TERM FOUR
Beachmere U3A launched its Term Four Program recently with classes and workshops commencing from Tuesday, 8 October. The term will...
Sep 24, 20192 min read


ARTS & CRAFT FESTIVAL … Christmas Gifts
Are you starting to think about Christmas looming up soon. Here is an opportunity to buy some unique gifts for family and friends. Many...
Sep 24, 20192 min read


ANOTHER BANK CLOSES IT’S DOORS IN THE LOCAL AREA
Yet another Bank will close its doors in the local area despite being “well supported”. Beachmere will lose its Bendigo Bank agency at...
Sep 24, 20191 min read


A Promise for Air-Conditioning
Liberal National Party (LNP) Leader Deb Frecklington visited Bribie Island State School on Thursday, September 12th to announce a promise...
Sep 24, 20192 min read
Dummy idea to challenge young drivers
A new campaign by young Queenslanders will use crash test dummies to change the way young drivers think when it comes to buying their...
Sep 24, 20192 min read
Bushfire grants and support extended to Sunshine Coast
The Local News received this media release, as a community we all have friends and family who may live in this region and we encourage...
Sep 24, 20192 min read
Off-the-plan buyers urged to take caution, following RALAN collapse
Following the recent collapse of property developer Ralan Group, Queensland’s peak real estate industry body, the REIQ, is reminding...
Aug 28, 20192 min read
How Green is your sward?
In last month’s article, I commented on how unusual it was for us to get so much constant heavy rainfall in June this year at the...
Aug 28, 20193 min read


Landscape Plant of the Month
Hovea acutifolia or Purple Pea Bush Purple Pea Bush, Hovea acutifolia, is a native Australian shrub that grows between 1 to 4 metres tall...
Aug 28, 20191 min read


Spring at last!
Did somebody say Spring! All the pollinators, birds, bees and butterflies are hovering around (like myself of course), in anticipation...
Aug 28, 20192 min read
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