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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
Gardening
Hi Gardeners, We are experiencing beautiful winter weather; however we desperately need some more rain. THE BIRDS AND THE BEES You will...
Jul 25, 20234 min read


Fishing Report
Greetings readers of ‘the LOCAL’ newspaper, Hi everyone, Danny and Michelle from Island Fishing Supplies, Banksia Beach and also Bellara....
Jul 25, 20232 min read
An Australian Constitution based upon race
Now is the time for some serious discussion We can no longer pretend that the problems do not exist, for they do. We can no longer...
Jul 25, 20235 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...
Jul 25, 20231 min read
Toorbul & Donnybrook Seniors Club
Outgoing President’s Annual Report I would like to thank the outgoing committee for their sterling work to carry on with the club...
Jul 25, 20232 min read
Conservation Crisis
Amelia Strazdins The world is reaching a crisis point. From daily temperatures reaching the highest they have ever been to an increasing...
Jul 25, 20232 min read
A SafeMate helping to save lives
Written by Marnie Birch When it comes to an accident or emergency, every second counts. An Australian-designed digital health invention...
Jul 25, 20234 min read
An extra special birthday for Phoenix
By Sheree Hoddinett Phoenix Myers celebrated his 10th birthday with a few more cards than most of us would ever expect to receive. After...
Jul 25, 20232 min read
One Man’s Waste is Another’s Treasure
By Marnie Birch For 10 years, Mitch Langfield was a professional sportsman, travelling the world riding wakeboards in competitions and...
Jul 25, 20233 min read


Riding the wave of inspiration
By Sheree Hoddinett From seashells to coral, waves, starfish and seahorses, Kaikoa Designs is an Australian handmade jewellery brand...
Jul 25, 20234 min read


Life in the bowls lane
By Sheree Hoddinett Brett Sellars or PegLeg as he’s also known is certainly no stranger to a bowling green. Bowls is a sport that’s very...
Jul 25, 20233 min read


Andrew Powell
This month, I thought I’d share the following excerpt from the Leader of the Opposition, David Crisafulli’s budget reply speech: The best...
Jun 27, 20234 min read
Gecko Chirps
The hidden agenda behind the Voice Government expenditure on the Voice The government has allocated about $396m for the referendum, money...
Jun 27, 20234 min read
Gardening,
Hi gardeners, Hope you are all keeping well. I’ve been gallivanting around the countryside. First stop was Hervey Bay, then northward to...
Jun 27, 20234 min read


Greetings readers of ‘the LOCAL’ newspaper,
Hi everyone, Danny and Michelle from Island Fishing Supplies, Banksia Beach and now with our new shop at Marine Parade Bellara. SKIRMISH...
Jun 27, 20232 min read
What Do We Want…Justice!
Written by Amelia Strazdins Democracy is built upon notions of justness and fairness. Living in Australia grants us a multitude of human...
Jun 27, 20232 min read


It was all go for Leader of the Opposition David Crisafulli on his recent visit to Bribie
By Alistair Gray Brooke Savige, Tara Quirke, Belinda Ferguson, David Crisafulli, Andrew Powell, and Maree Cunningham from Bribie-Moreton...
Jun 27, 20231 min read


The Pumicestone Gardening Club celebrates its 30th birthday
By Alistair Gray It is party time for members of the Pumicestone Gardening Club. It was all smiles and chatter as all the local gardening...
Jun 27, 20232 min read


Red Ride a roaring success
By Sheree Hoddinett A sea of red rode through the streets of the Moreton Bay Region on Saturday May 20, raising awareness for domestic...
Jun 27, 20233 min read
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