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An Independent Newspaper delivering to the Bribie Island and Surrounding areas
Distribution NOW 24,000: Issue 124 OUT NOW!
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Hi Gardeners
Are you ready for the demanding conditions that will be experiencing in the coming months? December in Queensland we will experience...
Dec 13, 20224 min read


Fishing Report
Season greetings readers of ‘the LOCAL’ newspaper There is still quite a few nice Summer Whiting being caught from Skirmish Point through...
Dec 13, 20222 min read
Xmas Boating Trailer Tips
Boat trailers are often the most neglected part of many boating rigs, so here are a few trailer tips. While the trailer is on the ground...
Dec 13, 20222 min read


Lift the lid walk
On October 23 Bribie Island Rotary Club facilitated a walk to raise funds for Mental Health research. Australian Rotary Health is one of...
Dec 13, 20221 min read
The gift of giving or the giving of a gift
By Sheree Hoddinett It’s the most wonderful time of the year (you know you sang it in your head too!) where everyone is getting into the...
Dec 13, 20223 min read
The benefits from a bit of horse therapy
By Sheree Hoddinett It’s smiles all round when Merrill Winnell and her trusty four-legged sidekick Faith drop by Bolton Clarke’s Fernhill...
Dec 13, 20224 min read
SES on the hunt for new members
By Sheree Hoddinett They are known as the Orange Army, the group of selfless volunteers who turn up to help the community when disaster...
Dec 13, 20223 min read


Lieutenant General Mark Evans, AO, DSC (Retired)
Story and picture by Alistair Gray Lt. General Mark Evans AO DSC (Retired) and U3A Vice President Juri Linins One of the great benefits...
Dec 13, 20224 min read


Law and Order and Neighbourhood Watch
Story and picture by Alistair Gray The good news is since the recent crime spike on Bribie Island, things have settled down to a more...
Dec 13, 20224 min read


Fly High Damian Brown
24 June 1964 – 27 October 2022 By Belinda Ferguson I don’t usually write articles, that’s what I have a team of professionals for....
Dec 13, 20222 min read
It’s Christmas time, again!
By Sheree Hoddinett If you’re not already in the festive spirit of Christmas, there is still time! While the kids are eagerly counting...
Dec 13, 20222 min read
Welcome to Issue 83
Sadly there has been an increase in crime in our region, with some arrests being made. Some locals have created a new facebook page...
Nov 15, 20221 min read




Ramblings
The Dog Arguments between cat and dog owners as to which species of the two is the smartest will never end well, such is the passion of...
Nov 15, 20222 min read
Gardening
Hi Gardeners, Hope you have been enjoying your gardens whilst getting stuck into all those spring jobs. As we gardeners all have...
Nov 15, 20223 min read


Fishing Report
Hi readers of ‘the LOCAL’ newspaper So far, this Whiting season is proving to be the best in years with reports of 20 plus fish of...
Nov 15, 20222 min read
Boating Tips Let’s talk cartop tinnies
In recent years Australians have been exploring this great country in ever increasing numbers, sales of caravans, camper trailers, motor...
Nov 15, 20222 min read
What to do if a snake slithers into your piece of paradise
By Sheree Hoddinett The last place you want to find a snake is in your bedroom or wrapped around your toilet, but it does happen! Would...
Nov 15, 20223 min read
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