top of page
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
Anywhere Festival packed to the brim with entertainment
Have a laugh in the park, check out the talent of local dancers or see a theatre show with a difference, there’s plenty on offer...
May 2, 20232 min read


Join the ride against domestic violence
By Sheree Hoddinett For Randall Macey getting out on his motorbike is a big part of his life. So when he saw a post about the Moreton Bay...
May 2, 20233 min read


A day of reflection for Bongaree veteran
ANZAC Day marks a very special time for Bolton Clarke Bongaree Retirement Village resident and veteran Charles Moon. Charles was eager to...
May 2, 20232 min read


New owners for Beachmere Hotel
The Beachmere Hotel officially changed hands last month after being owned by the Comiskey Group for 14 years. The Comiskey Group are...
May 2, 20232 min read
No reason to celebrate
Thank you to those of you who provided feedback on my previous column – much appreciated! Please keep it coming. I love a good...
Apr 4, 20233 min read


Results for Bribie Island Women’s Golf - February 23 to March 21
23/2/23 – Single Stroke Winner: Diane Fitzpatrick 72, 1st R/Up Jan Jennings 73, 2nd R/Up Gwen Clutterbuck 75 NTP’s: Hole 4 Pauline...
Apr 4, 20233 min read
Dolphins hold heads high after losing to Broncos
It wasn’t the dream result they wanted, but the Redcliffe Dolphins certainly held their own against the Brisbane Broncos in the ultimate...
Apr 4, 20232 min read
Gardening
Hi Gardeners, Wasn’t it wonderful to see the rain. Here we go getting into action for April by planting out autumn bulbs and the new...
Apr 4, 20233 min read
Fishing report
Greetings readers of ‘the LOCAL’ newspaper, SANDSTONE POINT Either land-based or by vessel anglers have successfully caught, using soft...
Apr 4, 20232 min read


Let’s go ski tubing and knee boarding
Ski tubing is always great family fun!! You don’t need a high-powered boat. Just a tinny with around 20hp will happily tow a single ski...
Apr 4, 20231 min read
Cranky Lizard Speaks
September, 2017 Cranky Lizard is not a climate scientist, whatever that means!! Cranky is not a sociologist or an anthropologist nor an...
Apr 4, 20234 min read


Diamond Wedding Anniversary 60 years Fay and Graham Cross
Fay and Graham grew up together in New Farm. Attending New Farm State School until year 9, sitting the Scholarship Exam in 1952 before...
Apr 4, 20231 min read
A Chocolate Celebration
By Amelia Strazdins The start of the year is always busy. Somehow, we have blinked and Easter is fast approaching. As April 9 draws...
Apr 4, 20232 min read
What is Probus All About?
Probus clubs are secular, non-fundraising social clubs that provide a community service based on Friendship, Fellowship and Fun. The...
Apr 4, 20231 min read
New home sales remained low in February
A combination of factors including a higher cash rate and tighter access to finance have had an impact on property sales. Housing...
Apr 4, 20232 min read
Regions missing out on mobile black spot funding
Communities in regional Australia are losing out on funding for mobile black spot grants. Shadow communications minister David Coleman...
Apr 4, 20231 min read
Caboolture River rehabilitation project welcomed by First Nations groups
In a move to increase biodiversity and fish habitat while stabilising 2.4 kilometres of eroding riverbank, work will take place at nine...
Apr 4, 20232 min read
Hop on into the Sandstone Point Hotel this April
If you’re looking for some things to do across Easter and throughout April, Sandstone Point Hotel has loads of entertainment coming up....
Apr 4, 20232 min read


Young Bribie athletes excel at All Schools Sports State Championship Triathlon
By Alistair Gray Pictures supplied by Julie Williams Hearty congratulations must go to the 10 young Bribie Island athletes selected to...
Apr 4, 20231 min read
bottom of page




