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An Independent Newspaper delivering to the Bribie Island and Surrounding areas
Distribution NOW 24,000: Issue 125 OUT NOW!
White Patch - Banksia Beach - Bellara - Bongaree - Woorim - Sandstone Point - Ningi - Beachmere - Caboolture East - Donnybrook - Meldale - Toorbul - Elimbah (NEW) - Central Lakes Caboolture


A Tribute to Our Best Friend - RIP Chocco 11 years 4 months
Dogs by far are humans’ best friend, and Chocco was everyone’s friend he was often known as uncle Chocco. He was so wonderful to foster...
Jul 28, 20201 min read


Upgrade link between Beachmere and the Bruce Highway! Additional funding promised by LNP Leader Deb
LNP has announced a $7 million upgrade of Beachmere Road should it win government on October 31st. Deb Frecklington said “the $7 Million...
Jul 28, 20202 min read


The smell of the bush
Have you ever gone for a drive on a country road in South East Queensland through pockets of dry rainforest and thought- wow, what is...
Jul 28, 20202 min read


What’s happening in the Patch this winter?
This winter, our humble veggie patch is still producing nice zucchinis, silverbeet, boc choy, pac choy, chives, tomatoes, and capsicums...
Jul 28, 20202 min read
Bribie Island Golf Club - Ladies Results
TUES 23/6/20 – Ladies Single Stableford – Div 1 Winner: Val Smith 37. R/U: Maree Bailey 36. 2nd R/U: Jo Malone 35 C/B. 3rd R/U: Desley...
Jul 28, 20202 min read


July Fishing Report- The Island and Surrounds
Winter fishing so far this year had been going really well, until that spell of cold weather last week. Not only uncomfortable for...
Jul 28, 20203 min read
"Demos "– "Kratos "– "Oh wherefore art thou?"
[ Apologies to William Shakespeare.] [ Cranky Lizard acknowledges The Australian Inquirer, July 11, 2020, Author Peter Baldwin, A...
Jul 28, 20205 min read
Snapper and pearl perch spawning closure
Snapper and pearl perch will be no-take species in Queensland waters for one month starting 15 July (from 12.01AM). Minister for...
Jul 5, 20202 min read
Bribie Island Rotary Club Community Market to Resume
We will resume our Brennan Park Market on 9th August.2020 Details: Bribie Island Rotary Club Community Market 2nd Sunday of each month...
Jul 5, 20201 min read


WHO SAID WE CAN’T DISCUSS THIS ISSUE IN THE LOCAL PAPER?
IT EFFECTS ALL OF US… AND WE ARE PAYING FOR IT… SO, WE SHALL DISCUSS THE FACTS SURROUNDING THE ISSUE. THE ISSUE IS : “ BLACK LIVES MATTER...
Jul 1, 20205 min read


June Fishing Report
Like most fishing spots, the Pumicestone Passage and waters around Bribie Island fish better in some seasons than others. The winter...
Jul 1, 20203 min read
BRIBIE ISLAND ROAD UPGRADE MOTORING AHEAD
The Australian and Queensland Governments have locked in a $30.4 million, jointly-funded agreement to upgrade Bribie Island Road. Deputy...
Jul 1, 20202 min read
NO U3A CLASSES THIS TERM
The Management Committee of U3A made decision three months ago, on March 16th, to immediately stop all classes and close the facility. It...
Jul 1, 20202 min read


Return to Ocean Beach
The Bribie Island Recreational Area reopened on the 2nd June after a two month closure to all but the Rangers and other workers. An...
Jul 1, 20202 min read


Local Bushwalks in the surrounding areas of Bribie Island!
For many Bribie Islanders leaving the island and surrounds is not something to look forward to but for others leaving for the day makes...
Jul 1, 20203 min read


BEACHMERE LAKE – GET IT RIGHT!
Locals are demanding that the Moreton Bay Regional Council “get it right” with regard to the Beachmere Lake and the continuing fish kills...
Jul 1, 20202 min read


BEACHMERE WILDLIFE SHOP SUPPORTS BIG AND SMALL
After many months of heightened media coverage over summer, the plight of residents in drought affected areas has become lost in the...
Jul 1, 20201 min read


Bribie Island Visitor Information Centre a gold mine for locals as well.
Heading past the shops on Benabrow Ave across from the Vet and Simone Wilson’s office a little pastel hut sits at the end of the car park...
Jul 1, 20202 min read


CELEBRATIONS POSTPONED BUT ‘BEACHMERE – THEN AND NOW’ RELEASED AND AVAILABLE
After over twelve months of planning, preparation and promotion Beachmere’s 150th Birthday Celebrations were put on hold with the...
Jul 1, 20202 min read
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