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Oct 14, 20253 min read
Let’s keep raising awareness about breast cancer
By Sheree Hoddinett It could be your mum, your sister, your aunt, a grandmother, a best friend or even you. Chances are you know someone who has been affected by breast cancer. Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among Australian women and while survival rates have improved greatly thanks to research and early detection, the impact of the disease is still deeply felt. For everyone, raising awareness is not just about statistics, it’s about neighbours, friends a
Oct 14, 20252 min read
Threads of kindness in the community
By Sheree Hoddinett A shared passion for crochet between two sisters has grown into a vibrant community initiative called the North Brisbane Yarn Angels. Founded by Kristi and her sister Kaile, the group’s story all started with a humble post on a local community page. “My sister Kaile and I love to crochet and were creating items for the Caboolture Hospital,” Kristi said. “We had posted asking if anyone had unwanted wool and were overwhelmed with the response. That
Oct 14, 20253 min read
Boosting the weight of the Island
By Sheree Hoddinett Bribie Island is set to take centre stage on the national sporting calendar this weekend, with the 2025 Australian National Youth & U15 Weightlifting Championships coming to town. From October 18-19, the country’s strongest young lifters will gather at Bribie Island State Primary School to test their skills, push their limits and showcase the future of Australian weightlifting in a supportive and family-friendly environment. The event will bring to
Oct 6, 20252 min read
Caboolture Hospital rocked by imaging bungle affecting thousands of patients
By Sheree Hoddinett Caboolture Hospital is facing intense scrutiny after revelations that thousands of patients may not have had their...
Sep 17, 20253 min read
Harvest time on Bribie: Prepping your small veggie patch for a bountiful Queensland summer
By Mole As the days lengthen and the subtropical sun warms the sandy soils of Bribie Island and its surrounding Moreton Bay region,...
Sep 17, 20254 min read
Fishing report for Bribie Island and Moreton Bay Areas – August 2025
As of late August 2025, fishing conditions in the Bribie Island and Moreton Bay regions are shaping up well, with improving weather and...
Sep 17, 20253 min read
Bridge to the future: Why Bribie Island must embrace progress over nostalgic isolation
In the sun-drenched paradise of Bribie Island a fierce debate is raging over the proposed new bridge that promises to duplicate the...
Sep 17, 20252 min read
Don O’Neil Celebrates 100 Years
August 12, 2025 Bribie Island resident Don O’Neil has celebrated an incredible milestone, his 100th birthday, surrounded by friends,...
Sep 17, 20253 min read
Sep 11, 20253 min read
Warrigals break Pelicans’ hearts in preliminary final thriller
By Chase Christensen The Sunshine Coast rugby league faithful were treated to a classic on Sunday September 7 as the Bribie Warrigals...
Sep 11, 20251 min read
Fire rips through Caboolture tyre business
By Sheree Hoddinett A man is in hospital with serious injuries following a fire at a Caboolture tyre business this afternoon. Emergency...
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