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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


Mervyn McCullough celebrates his 100th birthday
By Alistair Gray Mervyn McCullough with brother Ron, daughter Vivienne Learoyd and son Douglas at his 100th birthday party. It was a...
Aug 22, 20231 min read


An outstanding success
Thanks to the 200-plus guests who attended the pre-loved fashion auction hosted by Sandstone Point Lions, raising $4500 which is to be...
Aug 22, 20232 min read


Plunge pools craned into resort
Six 5000 litre plunge pools were craned into the new swimmable lake at Sandstone Point Holiday Resort earlier this month. The resort...
Aug 22, 20232 min read
(Political) Power to the People
Amelia Strazdins There are many things in our lives that are perceived as a chore, from filling up the car to grocery shopping, these...
Aug 22, 20232 min read
Probus out and about
The Probus Club of Bribie Island continues to offer its members a range of activities on the Island, within the state, interstate and...
Aug 22, 20231 min read


Andrew Lloyd Weber social outing – Tuesday June 13
U3A Beachmere’s inaugural theatre outing was declared a success by all who attended. One of our members gave the following review: “Could...
Aug 22, 20231 min read


Elke’s big catch
Elke Swain caught this monster flathead when fishing to the left of Little Goat Island last month. Measuring in at 80cm it was over the...
Aug 22, 20231 min read


Fishing Report
Greetings readers of ‘the LOCAL’ newspaper, Hi everyone, Danny and Michelle from Island Fishing Supplies, Banksia Beach and Bellara....
Aug 22, 20232 min read
Gardening with Jill
Hi Gardeners, Would you like to be more productive? That doesn’t mean jogging around the block or going to the gym. Consider the physical...
Aug 22, 20233 min read
Cost of living hits hard
It’s that time of year when the Queensland parliament has been scrutinising the Palaszczuk Labor Government’s most recent budget through...
Aug 22, 20233 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....
Aug 22, 20231 min read
RADIO SAILING
Dragon Force65 (DF65) Racing Over the past five weeks sailing conditions on our Sunday afternoon race days have been generally light to...
Aug 22, 20231 min read
On a downward spiral
The Dolphins inaugural season has gone from bad to worse after going down to the Knights and Roosters in recent weeks. After a strong...
Aug 22, 20232 min read


A safe gathering space for men
The Burpengary Men's Shed offers a safe haven for men in the community to come together, share their stories and seek support. The men's...
Aug 22, 20232 min read




Dolphins feeling the pinch
Things appear to be going from bad to worse for the competition newbies, as the Dolphins slide even further down the points ladder in...
Jul 25, 20232 min read
Andrew Powell Member for Glass House
Over the past few months, I’ve outlined the increasing chaos and crisis that plagues the Palaszczuk Labor Government. Another indicator...
Jul 25, 20233 min read
Gecko Chirps. Australia – already a divisive nation – the Voice will widen the gap
Let’s look at New Zealand. The NZ experience proves the Voice is not a simple request. Ask a Kiwi like Casey Costello, an equality...
Jul 25, 20234 min read
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