THE ARTS WITH GABRIELLE TURNBULL Much has been written about the brilliant and unconventional artist, Ian Fairweather, who made Bribie...

Written by Richard Lancaster Author of three religious novels, Les Barnett notes that ‘none of them have been best sellers’. We were...

By staff writer Sheree Hoddinett At what point do we go past having fun and dive towards the depths of stupidity? Well, I got to witness...

Hundreds of families across the region are set to benefit from government funding allocated towards counselling and educational programs...

With businesses feeling the pinch, we’re being encouraged to support local. Back a Local is an initiative of Moreton Bay Regional...

Australia’s first accredited battery recycling scheme is now underway. Developed by the Battery Stewardship Council, B-Cycle is about...

A “Material Change of Use” application has been made on one parcel of land in Beachmere that will more than double the number of...

Beachmere Area Network Groups (BANG) will introduce sitting Federal Member for Longman, Terry Young, as the Guest Speaker at their March...

SUCCESSFUL ART EXHIBITION & BOOK LAUNCH A hugely successful Art Exhibition and Book Launch was held at Toorbul on Saturday 19 February,...

Island and Surrounds: Results for Bribie Island Women’s Golf 27 January to 24 February 2022 27/1/22 Single Stroke Div 1 Winner: Desley...

A commercial fisher ended up in deeper water than he expected after landing himself in the Caboolture Magistrates Court over multiple...

Hi gardeners, hope all is going well for you and your gardens. I don’t know about you, but I can be a bit accident prone. The following...

When the Barbarians are at the Gates: Toxic Masculinity is welcome…. And so, the priorities of this weird world of Western Democracies...

Hi, I hope you are all doing ok and enjoying your garden. So, let’s sit down for a minute and relax and have a coffee break. COFFEE How...

Welcome to issue 73 Cranky Lizard has returned from holidays, and he talks about what can we expect in the next 12 months. And for the...

I point out that I, as the writer of this article, have no financial interest in The Island and Surrounds Local News. My work is all pro...

Editorial by Staff Writer Matt Owen COVID has dominated our lives for two years. The damage from the actual virus and the ripple effect...

By Kathy Vincent Not often do we have the honour of an ex-London Metropolitan Police Officer living on Bribie. Though I do know of one...

By Sheree Hoddinett Bringing first aid to the community for the community is not always an easy task, but it’s one Moreton Bay First Aid...