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An Independent Newspaper delivering to the Bribie Island and Surrounding areas
Distribution NOW 24,000: Issue 124 OUT NOW!
White Patch - Banksia Beach - Bellara - Bongaree - Woorim - Sandstone Point - Ningi - Beachmere - Caboolture East - Donnybrook - Meldale - Toorbul - Elimbah (NEW) - Central Lakes Caboolture
WHERE THERE’S A WILL…………………………………………………!
I share Tim Mander’s sentiments (LOCAL Island and Surrounds News – Issue 41) – it is no wonder that the ‘support for the Palaszczuk Labor...
Oct 23, 20193 min read


World Polio Day 24th October
Polio might be just a memory in most of the world, but the disease still exists, mainly affecting children under 5. One in 200 infections...
Oct 23, 20192 min read
Remembrance Day
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we remember you. As the end of the year draws closer, a number of...
Oct 23, 20192 min read


BEACHMERE’S SESQUICENTENARY CELEBRATIONS RECEIVE COUNCIL SUPPORT AND FUNDING
Beachmere will celebrate it’s 150th Birthday next year and have been successful in obtaining a Council grant to assist with organising,...
Oct 23, 20191 min read


BEACHMERE U3A CONTINUES TO OFFER GREAT CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
Beachmere U3A kicked off its Term Four Program recently with some great classes, workshops and incentives for members. Several ukulele...
Oct 23, 20191 min read


New Heartbeats Participants Meets Class Milestones
Congratulations to the latest HEARTBEATS participants who reached their class milestones this month. Judy completed her 200th class and...
Oct 23, 20191 min read
You can be the judge
Palaszczuk Government Media Release LNP moves to end commercial fishing in Queensland The Palaszczuk government has stepped in to prevent...
Oct 23, 20193 min read
New supervisor course helps steer learner drivers
A new online course has been launched to help Queensland parents teach their kids how to drive. Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark...
Oct 23, 20191 min read


FEDERAL MEMBER FOR LONGMAN TERRY YOUNG MP GETS SOCKS OFF TO PROMOTE DIABETES AWARENESS
Member for Longman Terry Young MP has a simple message for people living with diabetes in the Longman community: “Get Your Socks Off”....
Oct 23, 20192 min read


Meeting Olivia Newton-John AC, OBE at Parliament House
Federal Member for Longman Terry Young MP met with Olivia Newton-John AC, OBE at Parliament House on Wednesday, 18th September for a...
Oct 23, 20191 min read


Bribie Gem
This month teams from across Australia competed for the 2019 Marie Little Shield (MLS) including the Queensland Gems lead by Bribie...
Oct 23, 20194 min read


Happy 85th Birthday, Daphne Franklins
Our very own Her Majesty the Queen Celebrated her 85th Birthday. Daphne Franklins celebrated her 85th Birthday at Sandstone Point Hotel...
Sep 24, 20191 min read
Bribie Events For The Kids
Bribie Island Community Arts Centre: Wednesdays - Kids art classes with Alisa Hughes 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm Bribie Island Bowls Club:...
Sep 24, 20193 min read
OCTOBER EVENTS & ACTIVITIES BEACHMERE
EVERY MONDAY to FRIDAY OCTOBER from 8 Oct U3A BEACHMERE - VARIOUS TIMES FOR CLASSES & LOCATIONS – see program of classes for TERM Four ...
Sep 24, 20193 min read
Who is taking care of your parents and grandparents?
A new Bill introduced to Parliament this month will enable the collection and publication of information from private and public health...
Sep 24, 20192 min read
Tougher drink driving laws locked in
Months after signalling a crack down on distracted drivers, the State Government has passed tough new drink driving laws for Queensland....
Sep 24, 20192 min read
Terms of reference set for NAPLAN review
The Queensland, New South Wales and Victorian Governments have today outlined the Terms of Reference for the Review into NAPLAN ahead of...
Sep 24, 20191 min read


Vietnam Veterans Remembrance
(The LOCAL News Editor apologises for this Story not making last issue) On Sunday, August 18th local community members, young and old,...
Sep 24, 20192 min read
Underpass Update
Construction work on the Bribie Island Bridge Underpass continues even though it was estimated to be finished by August. There have been...
Sep 24, 20191 min read


Nostalgic Father’s Day Event
Churches of Christ Care held a special Father’s Day Celebration BBQ for residents on Tuesday, 3rd of September. Local Phil Albury, who...
Sep 24, 20191 min read
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