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An Independent Newspaper delivering to the Bribie Island and Surrounding areas
Distribution NOW 24,000: Issue 125 OUT NOW!
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CABOOLTURE RIVER HAS ONE LESS BOATING HAZARD
The Qld State Government has spent over $7.6million removing derelict and illegally dumped vessels from Queensland waterways in the past...
Dec 16, 20202 min read
The Angels of Mercy hold the Curtain, which prevents us from seeing the Future.
By Staff Writer: Harvey Fewings. December 2020. Note : Harvey Fewings served as an NCO and a Commissioned Officer in the Australian Army...
Dec 16, 20205 min read


Bell Kiowa Helicopter Imposing Presence in Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park
In 1971 the Australian Army in Vietnam leased eight Bell OH-58A Kiowa Helicopters from the United States Army for use in observational...
Dec 16, 20201 min read


Do Solar Batteries Stack Up At Your House?
Many of us dream of living “off grid” or as closely as possible to avoid the never ending increases in electricity price hikes and...
Dec 16, 20203 min read


Joe Jackson’s Questions Still Valid 40 Years On.
"Real Men" is a song by British singer-songwriter and musician Joe Jackson, released in 1982 as the lead single from his album Night and...
Dec 16, 20203 min read


Mt Beerburrum A Steep Step For Anyone
Mt Beerburrum is a 35-minute drive from Bribie Island and surrounds up the Bruce turning off at Steve Irwin Way the trail head is a few...
Dec 16, 20202 min read


U3A OPEN NEXT YEAR
There are at least a couple of thousand “senior” people anxiously awaiting the reopening of Bribie Island University of the Third Age...
Dec 16, 20202 min read
‘SMART’ BRUCE HIGHWAY UPGRADES TO BUST CONGESTION
A section of the Bruce Highway north of Brisbane will receive additional “smart” upgrades aimed at busting congestion. The Federal...
Dec 16, 20202 min read
Christmas, with a Twist
Amelia Strazdins It is that time of year again- of last-minute shopping, inordinate amounts of fairy lights and Christmas trees. How...
Dec 16, 20202 min read


XMAS BAZAAR A CAROLING SUCCESS!
Beachmere was one of the few communities to celebrate the festive season when they came together at the Xmas Bazaar and Community Carols...
Dec 16, 20201 min read


Landscape Plant of the Month Justica carnea syn. Jacobina carnea- ‘Pink’
Justicacarnea- ‘Pink’,commonly referred to as theBrazilian Plume floweror flamingo planthails originally from South America. Justicaare...
Dec 14, 20201 min read
From the Editor
Welcome to issue 57, Phew! The election is over. 😊 The LOCAL News would like to congratulate Ali King, Labor Member and MLA for...
Nov 18, 20201 min read


Plant of the Month Elaeocarpus reticulatus - ‘Green Dream’
Elaeocarpus reticulatus - ‘Green Dream’ is a small evergreen tree, native to Australia, is PBR registered and is a new selection of the...
Nov 18, 20201 min read


What’s bugging your patch!
By- Mick O’Brien Dip.Hort (MAIH) Wow, if it is not citrus leaf miner- Phyllocnistis citrella, destroying the new succulent flush of...
Nov 18, 20204 min read
Ladies Golf Results
TUES 13/10/20 – Single Stroke & Putting – Presidents Trophy Round 1 – Sponsor: Club President – Div 1 Winner – Ailsa Lauchlan 73 c/b. 75...
Nov 18, 20202 min read
The Queensland State Election is over. Promises have been made to the Electorate. Will those promise
The waving of signs, the flagging of flags, the shouting, the nonsense, the angst, the hostility, the threats, the fun, the co-operation...
Nov 18, 20204 min read
November Fishing Report
Shoulder-season weather conditions prevailed over the past month, and fishing has continued to be erratic, in response. Windy weather is...
Nov 18, 20203 min read


New funding to light up Sandstone Point Community and Sports Complex
Bribie District Little Athletics parents can stop using their car lights for kids to participate at night, with a $710,000 Council...
Nov 18, 20202 min read


$1 lease for Vietnam Vets
Bribie Island’s Vietnam Veterans’ Association will continue to be the caretakers of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park in Bongaree, with...
Nov 18, 20202 min read


MBRC has “NO PLAN”
Moreton Bay Regional Council does not have a Biosecurity Plan that includes an achievable management objective to manage the broad-leaved...
Nov 18, 20202 min read
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