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Ariana Doolan, the new LNP Candidate, brings a young perspective to Pumicestone
Ariana Doolan is the LNP party candidate who has been pre-selected for Pumicestone in the upcoming Queensland election. Here is a brief...
Apr 30, 20244 min read
RAAF Flight Lieutenant Wally Edwin Dalitz 410635 May 2, 1922 – March 27, 2024
By Alistair Gray Members of the Australian Aviation Heritage community, his many friends and followers were deeply saddened to learn of...
Apr 30, 20242 min read
Senate Inquiry into Bank closures held on Bribie Island
Compiled by Alistair Gray The 13th and final senate hearing into bank closures in regional Australia was held on Tuesday April 16, 2024...
Apr 30, 20244 min read
It’s all about mum
By Sheree Hoddinett Flowers, perfume and all manner of soppy, heartfelt cards - it’s that time of year again, Mother’s Day. Mark it in...
Apr 30, 20246 min read
Fishing report
Hi, this is Danny and Michelle from Island Fishing Supplies, Banksia Beach and Bellara. Unfortunately, we have had a run of bad weather...
Apr 2, 20242 min read
Results for Bribie Island Women’s Golf
February 22 - March 19, 2024 22/2/24 – American Foursomes Winners: Gill Lee & Ros Gardiner 73.125, R/Up Gwen Clutterbuck & Abby Driver...
Apr 2, 20242 min read
The Narrow Focus of Renewables Leading us Down a Path of Blackouts and Rising Costs
The last issue of Gecko Chirps was about our declining living standards brought about by rising costs. Gecko said things will only get...
Apr 2, 20244 min read
Meet the LNP candidate for Pumicestone – Ariana Doolan
My name is Ariana Doolan and I am honoured to be the LNP candidate for our local area at the upcoming state election. My grandparents,...
Apr 2, 20242 min read
Bribie Toastmasters - Fostering leadership and communication skills
By Alistair Gray Left to right. Chris Ramos, the Pines Toastmasters Club, Ken Wales, Amanda Morgan, Joannes Evers, Rosine Evans, Robert...
Apr 2, 20243 min read
Lend your support to Beachmere Road footpath petition
By Sheree Hoddinett The construction of a footpath seems like a reasonably straightforward task. But as Caboolture resident Cedric Crump...
Apr 2, 20244 min read
Get ready to level up your fashion game with the trendiest leather goods
There is a talented cobbler on Bribie Island, hiding in a workshop down on Armitage Street (behind the cinema) making a whole range of...
Apr 2, 20242 min read
Singing up a musical storm
By Sheree Hoddinett While her time on Channel 7’s reality show Australian Idol has come to an end, we certainly haven’t seen the last of...
Apr 2, 20244 min read
ANZAC Day Events – Thursday April 25, 2024
Picture and information compiled by Alistair Gray ANZAC Day Dawn Service 2023, Korea Place, Bribie Island. Bribie Island The Bribie...
Apr 2, 20241 min read
Shifting baselines and the saga of a new Bribie bridge
Comment by Dr Ben Diggles My main area of expertise as a marine biologist is centred around the health of aquatic animals and their...
Apr 2, 20246 min read
Annie’s positive outlook
By Sheree Hoddinett Annie Barnett’s beautiful smile and positive attitude certainly are infectious. It’s a big difference to two years...
Apr 2, 20244 min read
Getting to the heart of the matter
By Sheree Hoddinett Cassie O’Brien is one person who has defied the odds. For someone who wasn’t expected to live beyond her toddler...
Apr 2, 20244 min read
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