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An Independent Newspaper delivering to the Bribie Island and Surrounding areas
Distribution NOW 24,000: Issue 121 OUT NOW!
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Herbal Teas for Health
Having a cuppa is a special time of getting together with a friend, chatting over a cup of herbal tea, taking the time out for yourself...
Jul 3, 20192 min read


Announcing Hairdressers with Hearts Inaugural Ambassador Lisa Curry
On Friday 21st of June, Lisa Curry MBE OAM became the inaugural ambassador for Hairdressers with Hearts (HWH). Lisa Curry and her brand...
Jul 3, 20194 min read


“Don’t be in a hurry” says Curry
Lisa Curry says slow and steady wins the fitness race When it comes to fitness and exercise, Olympic swimming champion Lisa Curry says...
Jul 3, 20192 min read


BEACHMERE LOVES DANCE
No one needs a reason to dance, but now Beachmere has plenty. When local Beachmere dance teacher Leisa Stock found she had some time on...
Jul 3, 20191 min read


Seaweed – good for you, good for the planet
Jo Kelly is a Bribie Islander on a mission to build a world class seaweed industry in Queensland to regenerate oceans and create good...
Jul 3, 20193 min read
2500 reasons to be active and healthy
Moreton Bay Regional Council is supporting residents seeking a healthier, more active lifestyle, adding more than 2500 free or low-cost...
Jul 3, 20191 min read


A Huge Achievement with 400 & 500 Heartbeats Classes Completed over 6 years for Bev James and Ad
Congratulations to Bev James and Adele Carr on completing 400 and 500 Heartbeats classes respectively. Bev and Adele received their...
Jul 3, 20191 min read


Health - Ginger
Ginger (Zingiber officianale) is a herb, also from the same family as Turmeric, which I recently wrote about, and cardamom. The part used...
May 8, 20192 min read
May Numerology 2019
Welcome to May beautiful souls, and the vibration of the 8. This month see’s us all step through the quiet and spiritual doorway of...
May 8, 20192 min read


May Energy Forecast
An energy forecast is about knowing some of the potential energy that can influence you and how to navigate through this time with ease &...
May 8, 20192 min read
Join the Flu fighters – get vaccinated now
Queenslanders are being urged to become flu fighters and get vaccinated as soon as possible as the number of influenza cases across the...
May 8, 20194 min read
U3A BEACHMERE WALKING TOURS
U3A BEACHMERE WALKING TOURS Story and Pics by MJ Donovan Today I was invited by Karen and Eric Wallwork to join them on the Howes Way...
Apr 10, 20191 min read
BRIBIE LOCALS FAIL TO MEASURE UP IN LABOR’S HEALTH SERVICES PRIORITIES, Says Simone Wilson MP.
BRIBIE LOCALS FAIL TO MEASURE UP IN LABOR’S HEALTH SERVICES PRIORITIES, Says Simone Wilson MP. The health needs of Bribie locals is not a...
Apr 10, 20192 min read


Tumeric
Turmeric plant Curcuma longa is a member of the Zingiberaceae family along with other well known spices such as ginger, galangal, and...
Mar 10, 20192 min read


Seeing the details
By R. McKenry Recently I have become increasingly aware that our lives are temporary. In 2017, eight people I valued were diagnosed with...
Feb 14, 20193 min read
New chronic wound clinic starts at Caboolture Hospital
Caboolture Hospital is starting a new multidisciplinary Chronic Wound Clinic for local patients. This is a trial service for six months...
Feb 13, 20191 min read
Caboolture Hospital welcomes 17 new medical interns
Caboolture Hospital is welcoming 17 medical interns who start their health career at an exciting time in the hospital’s history....
Feb 13, 20191 min read
Nutrients Vs Antinutrients- Prevention or Fuel for Disease?
What you and your children eat has a huge impact on your mood, behaviour, sleep patterns and overall health and development. Beginning in...
Feb 13, 20192 min read
Illicit Pill Testing …to do or not to do…a hydra monster lurks!
[I acknowledge the well-researched and thoughtful article printed in the Australian on 05 January 2019 by Rick Morton and Jessica Cortis...
Jan 16, 20195 min read
Exercise your rights when joining a gym
If your new year’s resolution involves joining a gym, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has some advice to help you flex your consumer...
Jan 16, 20192 min read
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