Bribie Island could soon find itself at the forefront of Australia's evolving hospitality industry, with reports that national pet lifestyle company Paws & Recreation Holdings is considering the region as the launch site for its latest dining venture, Woofters. Described as Australia's first fully integrated "pet-first dining experience”,  Woofters aims to reverse the traditional café model by placing animals firmly in charge, while allowing humans to attend as optional comp

Written by Rodney Hansen Australia has made significant progress in women’s health, but growing evidence suggests men’s health challenges continue to receive comparatively little attention. With men accounting for most suicide deaths and experiencing higher rates of preventable illness, is it time for a more balanced national health conversation? Targeted investments in endometriosis, reproductive health, menopause care and maternal services have helped address long-standin

By Chase Christensen IAMKIND is stepping outside its comfort zone this year to take on Nedd’s Uncomfortable Challenge (NUC) and help raise awareness and support for people experiencing homelessness across Australia. IAMKIND is a local community movement on a mission to create a kinder, more connected world. Through personal development workshops, school programs and community initiatives, the movement creates opportunities for people to practise intentional kindness a

Results for the Caboolture Social Darts Club. Potluck doubles played every Monday night at 21 Hayes Street, Caboolture. Visitors welcome. Names by 7.15pm. August Winners: Kal/Shayne, Kal/Jordan, Sid/Jesse, Dale/Matty. Runners Up: Craig/Smokey, Terry/Lyn, Mason/Rachel, Jordan/Kal. High pegs: Smokey 57,44,56,59, Tami 85, Matty 40,96,60, Kal 40,60,62, Terry 49, Shaun 52,56, John B 93, Rachel 66, Sherrie 42, Mason 60. High scores: Kal 135,125, 11x100,140, Matty 123,6x100,

I was stuck in traffic recently listening to the radio about a Monash University study examining the challenges facing Generation Z. The results were difficult to ignore. Young Australians spoke of soaring housing costs, rising rents, insecure employment, cost-of-living pressures and growing uncertainty about the future. For many, buying a home feels increasingly out of reach. Financial security appears harder to achieve than it did for previous generations. Listening to the

G'day gardeners of Bribie Island and surrounds, September has arrived and with it that familiar lift in the garden. The days are longer, the soil is warming and plants that sat quietly through winter are suddenly putting on new growth. This is one of the busiest and most rewarding months of the year on the Island, across Moreton Bay and up the southern Sunshine Coast. Our climate is kind at this time of year: mild nights, plenty of sun and soils that drain freely. That last p

Hi everybody, hope you're well and catching plenty. Unfortunately, I picked up a feral virus in Sydney which has kept me off the water. Finally starting to come good now. Hopefully I'll be fighting fit for the Sandstone Point fishing comp this month. With no fishing to report, I thought I’d touch on some important maintenance stuff and competition plans. I regularly do maintenance inspections on my boat, i.e. removing the panels from which behind are many of the necessary an

G’day all, hope your last 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 late August through to early September. Winter is starting to ease off and we’re getting the first hints of spring. Water temperatures have begun to lift a little, we’ve had a mix of showers and so

The popular Longman Seniors Expo is back this month, bringing together seniors, families, community organisations and service providers for two free events in Caboolture and Bribie Island. Member for Longman Terry Young said this year’s expos would offer seniors an opportunity to connect with a wide range of organisations while also making the events welcoming and enjoyable for grandchildren and families. “The Longman Seniors Expo has always been about connecting our senior

By Chase Christensen    Image Credit: Golf Australia  Bribie Island Golf Club once again proved why it is one of Queensland's leading championship venues, successfully hosting the 2026 Queensland Amateur Championship. The event brought together some of the state’s best amateur golfers, with players travelling from across Queensland and interstate to compete over 54 holes of stroke play from the demanding Blue Championship tees.  Although the championship itself was contes

By Sheree Hoddinett Bird flu has been detected in Queensland, a month after the disease first found its way to Australian shores on the other side of the country. While thankfully not on Bribie Island, the Sunshine State has recorded one confirmed case of the H5 high pathogenicity avian influenza (H5 bird flu). A deceased migratory seabird (a petrel) was discovered on Moreton Island on July 18. The positive result for H5 bird flu was later confirmed by the CSIRO's Aust

City of Moreton Bay residents have made it clear: feeling safe in their own neighbourhoods matters, and their voices are helping decide where millions of dollars will be spent. Almost seven in 10 residents say feeling safe is one of the most important aspects of where they live, with community feedback now helping shape investment in everything from safer roads and better lighting to CCTV, disaster preparedness and public spaces. The findings come from the latest Moreton Sa

After more than 20 years of working together, the Comiskey Group and TAB officially parted ways last month, with betting services withdrawn from all Comiskey Group hotels across Queensland following the expiry of their venue agreement. The long-standing agreement concluded on June 30, 2026, with Tabcorp ceasing operations at the group's venues from July 1 after the Comiskey Group declined to accept a proposed new five-year contract. According to the Comiskey Group, the new

The countdown is on for one of Australia's premier amateur boxing events, with the 2026 Fisticuffs Golden Gloves, proudly presented by Bodyshot Boxing Club, set to take over the Bribie Island Hotel on Saturday September 12. After selling out two years in a row, this year's event is expected to be the biggest and most exciting yet, featuring an outstanding line up of elite amateur boxers from both Australia and overseas. For the first time in the event's history, internation

By Sheree Hoddinett Retirement was supposed to slow Kym Turner down, but instead it sparked a new passion that now has her happily jumping out of bed before dawn most days. Nearly four years ago, after finishing work, Kym was searching for something meaningful to do with her time. A visit to the Bribie Island Butterfly House was meant to be the start of a small volunteering role. Instead, she found a purpose she never expected. “I just love being here,” Kym said. “I just ca

Construction on hundreds of new homes in Burpengary East is now underway after the Crisafulli Government accelerated housing developments in an effort to boost supply and respond to housing demand in the area. The Crisafulli Government declared the North Harbour Priority Development Area less than a year ago to deliver a place to call home for more Queenslanders by supporting the coordinated planning and delivery of housing, infrastructure and community facilities after deve

Looking around from Queensland right now, the national political map feels like it’s being redrawn in real time, and the big story is Pauline Hanson’s One Nation. Since Labor’s win in May 2025, One Nation’s primary vote has climbed from about 6–7% to regularly sitting in the mid-to-high 20s, with some recent polls indicatingit’s been level with or ahead of Labor on first preferences. Pollsters have it somewhere between 24% and 31% depending on the week, with the Coalition (L

By Rodney Hansen – Burpengary and District Men's Shed A well-known community barbecue trailer that has served Southeast Queensland for almost two decades has found a new home, ensuring its story and purpose will continue for many years to come. The Burpengary and District Men's Shed has recently purchased the fundraising barbecue trailer formerly operated by the Bribie Island Vietnam Veterans Association. Built about 20 years ago by Vietnam veterans Rob Moseley, Warren John

G’day all, hope the winter fishing has been treating you well. With the local reports coming through, here is my general overall take on land-based fishing within the Bribie Island and Pumicestone Passage channels, flats and canals from mid-July through to early August. The strong south-easterlies have limited consistent effort at times, but when the weather has settled the passage and accessible shore spots have continued to fish steadily in classic winter fashion.