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An Independent Newspaper delivering to the Bribie Island and Surrounding areas
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Chemo services still growing for locals
Do you know where the nearest chemotherapy service is? If you guessed Caboolture Hospital, you would be right…once it’s actually open...
May 30, 20232 min read
Man charged with murder following death of Caboolture mother
A 29-year-old Morayfield man has been charged with murder after a mother of four was fatally stabbed in Caboolture on May 17. The man was...
May 30, 20232 min read
Budget surplus, but not everyone is a winner
While there were a few big pieces of spending and savings to come out of the 2023 Federal Budget, overall it wasn’t very exciting. It was...
May 30, 20235 min read


There’s no one quite like mum
By Sheree Hoddinett Mother’s Day (May 14), a day where we celebrate all the mums, mums-to-be, step mums, bonus mums, fur-mums and anyone...
May 2, 20236 min read


A change in name for shopping centre
Bribie Island Shopping Centre has now become Bribie Island Central. Over the past two years Bribie Island Central has staged improvements...
May 2, 20232 min read






Bribie Island Women’s Golf March 23 to April 18, 2023
23/3/23 – Single Stroke V Par Winner: Sue Navie +3, 1st R/Up Lyn Ball +1 ocb, 2nd R/Up Angela Jordan +1 NTPs: Hole 4 Vicki Jones, Hole 7...
May 2, 20232 min read
Bribie Island and Surrounds – Andrew Powell MP
More and more locals are telling me they’re feeling the cost of living pinch. Groceries are more expensive; mortgage repayments and rents...
May 2, 20233 min read


Gardening
Hi Gardeners, I thought I would start this month’s article off with a quote I came across. “The one who plants trees, knowing he will...
May 2, 20234 min read


Fishing report
Greetings readers of ‘the LOCAL’ newspaper, Hi everyone, this is Danny and Michelle from Island Fishing Supplies, Banksia Beach and...
May 2, 20232 min read


Boating Tips
Flushing your outboard or stern drive with fresh water will extend its working life and greatly reduce maintenance costs. It is essential...
May 2, 20232 min read


Diamond Wedding Anniversary 60 years Leo Barraclough and Vonnie Gaven
Leo Barraclough and Vonnie Gaven met in 1956 at the Department of Agriculture and Stock. They were married on April 20, 1963 at Guardian...
May 2, 20231 min read
Here’s to the Matriarchy!
By Amelia Strazdins Mothers. They are our everyday superheroes. Truly, they do it all from balancing a work life to raising children and...
May 2, 20232 min read


Bringing your stories to life
By Sheree Hoddinett Have you ever wanted to tell your life story, but just don’t know where to start? Imagine being able to sit down and...
May 2, 20233 min read
The Voice – A perspective
By Alistair Gray Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has asked Australians to vote in the upcoming referendum on the following question :- "A...
May 2, 20234 min read


‘Stevie’ - a successful sea turtle rescue
By Alistair Gray I had heard about ‘Stevie’, the green sea turtle rescued at Beachmere.Little did I know I was about to see Stevie for...
May 2, 20232 min read


The Joondoburri Walk Book
By Alistair Gray Simply fabulous! The Joondoburri Walk Book is a superb example of collaboration, learning and engagement. It involves...
May 2, 20232 min read
Dolphins show their strength
The Dolphins have shown once again they deserve to be in the competition after executing the equal biggest comeback in NRL history in...
May 2, 20232 min read


Massive interest in the 24th Bribie Classic Boat Regatta May 20 – 21, 2023
By Alistair Gray It is great to see the Bribie Classic Boat Regatta return in full force this year after being washed out last year and...
May 2, 20232 min read
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