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Residents raise concerns at the proposed Cosmos Park upgrades
By Alistair Gray Residents may know that the City of Moreton Bay plans to upgrade the Cosmos Park at Banksia Beach into a district...
Dec 12, 20232 min read


Christmas Reflections
By Alistair Gray I always remember waking early on Christmas morning with excitement for the day ahead. One of Dad’s socks lying at the...
Dec 12, 20233 min read


The drums are beating on Bribie
By Alistair Gray Once a month, just before sunset, the Bribie Island Drum Circle can be found creating an ordered hodge-podge of sounds...
Dec 12, 20232 min read


Blind Bats thrash the mayor’s cricket team at the all-inclusive sports day
By Alistair Gray With all the excitement of a major cricket match at the Gabba, two local ‘beep cricket’ teams were centre stage at the...
Dec 12, 20232 min read
Social Media or Social Misunderstanding?
Amelia Strazdins How do you get your news? In 2023, the answers received expand well past the seven o’clock news or the newspaper. For...
Dec 12, 20232 min read
Tis the Season
By Sheree Hoddinett Merry Christmas! That’s right folks we’re in the midst of the silly season once again. It seems to come around faster...
Dec 12, 20233 min read


Garage Sale Trail a great way to score some bargains
This year’s Moreton Bay Garage Sale Trail is the perfect time to snag a preloved bargain in the ultimate guilt-free shopping spree that’s...
Nov 15, 20231 min read
Council owned land on offer in bid to help with housing crisis
Three parcels of council owned land in the City of Moreton Bay have been identified for potential activation as social affordable and/or...
Nov 15, 20232 min read


Results for Bribie Island Women’s Golf October 5 – 26, 2023
5/10/23 - Monthly Medal – sponsor - Churches of Christ QLD A-Grade Winner: Ann Rogers 73, 2nd Gill Lee 74, 3rd Lyn Ball 75 NTP’s: Hole 4...
Nov 15, 20232 min read


Caboolture Snakes Rugby Union Club Volunteer Values Award
Sione Lolohea has been recognised and awarded for his achievements as a dedicated coach at the Caboolture Snakes Rugby Union Club. Member...
Nov 15, 20231 min read
Donnybrook Social Darts
Results for Donnybrook Sports and Community Club Social Darts held every Thursday night at 7pm sharp, visitors welcome. Potluck Doubles...
Nov 15, 20231 min read
Social Darts Update
Results for the Caboolture Social Darts Club potluck doubles played every Monday night at 21 Hayes Street, Caboolture. Visitors welcome....
Nov 15, 20231 min read
Bribie Radio Controlled Yachts - Radio sailing wrap-up for October
Dragon Force Model 65 (DF65) Racing Typical for October, the wind averaged 10 to 15 knots most days, mainly from the southeast, providing...
Nov 15, 20232 min read
Labor’s desal debacle
Queenslanders have been growing increasingly concerned the Palaszczuk Labor Government has no plan for the new infrastructure we need to...
Nov 15, 20234 min read


Fishing report
Greetings readers of ‘the LOCAL’ newspaper. Hi everyone, Danny and Michelle from Island Fishing Supplies, Banksia Beach and Bellara! RED...
Nov 15, 20232 min read


Colourful mural captures attention
No longer an eyesore, the shipping containers sitting on the edge of the Sandstone Point Hotel grounds now feature a bit more colour to...
Nov 15, 20231 min read


Bringing sustainable fashion to the ladies of Bribie
By Sheree Hoddinett Ladies, is it time to spoil yourself with a new outfit? That doesn’t mean it’s time to race to the shops. Instead you...
Nov 15, 20234 min read
The inaugural Bribie Island Nature Festival
By Alistair Gray Wow! What a fantastic weekend of events at the first Bribie Island Nature Festival, celebrating art, culture, science...
Nov 15, 20232 min read
Wallum Action Group Inc. donates an impressive $96,346 to local charities
By Alistair Gray Here is a good news story about a fabulous small group of volunteers working quietly away in the background and giving...
Nov 15, 20234 min read
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