By Chase Christensen  While the Brisbane Broncos continue to struggle through one of the toughest periods in recent club history, their Queensland rivals are enjoying a season to remember. The Dolphins have emerged as one of the competition's biggest success stories in 2026 and are quickly becoming Queensland's best hope of premiership glory.  After securing six consecutive victories, the Dolphins find themselves sitting comfortably inside the top four on the NRL ladder. It

By Chase Christensen  The alarm bells are ringing loudly at Red Hill as the Brisbane Broncos find themselves in a desperate battle to save their season. After winning the premiership in 2025 and entering this year with hopes of going back-to-back, the Broncos now face the very real possibility of missing the finals altogether.  Brisbane's season has taken a dramatic turn for the worse following six consecutive losses. What was once a campaign filled with promise has quickly

Results for the Caboolture Social Darts Club. Potluck doubles played every Monday night at 21 Hayes Street, Caboolture. Visitors welcome. Names by 7.15pm. May/June Winners: Tom, Kal/Sharon, Smokey, Colin/Adam. Runners Up: Sid, Luke/Sid, Cecil/Kal, Dale/Kal. High pegs: Matty 66,45, Tani 61, Davo 55, Mark 40, Josh 41, Sid 40,43, Tom 40, Robert 96, Beau 49, Chris 54, Kal 64, Mason 85,60. High scores: Matty 5x100,180, Roger 111, Sid 116,100,140, Beau 115, Luke 2x100,137,1

Report for May 7 Eight sailors completed only eight races in somewhat shifty winds. Cool temperatures, 25 degrees C. The breeze was estimated at 2 - 5 Kts from the W-NW. This necessitated a course change, heading for the red buoy (Westward) rather than the yellow, starboard side rounding. One highest score per sailor was discounted. Today's winner: Kevin on 22 points. His handicap goes up to 60 seconds. Second: Wayne on 23 points. Third: Ken with 24 points. Report for May

Winter on Bribie Island and throughout the Moreton Bay region is a fantastic time for gardeners. With mild days, cooler nights and minimal frost risk in our coastal area, the garden keeps growing steadily. Lower humidity and reduced pest pressure make it one of the most enjoyable and productive seasons of the year. This is my take on what to do in our gardens now that we are well into winter. Why winter gardening works so well here Our subtropical climate means that our g

Sadly, I’ve only had the opportunity to head out on the water once in the last month. Nonstop 15 knot+ winds are a good preventative for those of us who crave the water and the thrill of the catch. The one day we did manage to venture out was extremely challenging, which we knew would be. Talk about uncomfortable, 3m swell and 10 knots of wind against it – WOW – hang onto your hats. Definitely not easy conditions to fish in, but grateful to be out. Surprisingly, the fishing

Solid winter action Mid-winter has settled comfortably over Bribie Island and the Pumicestone Passage, delivering cooler mornings, variable winds and consistent fishing for both land-based anglers and small boat fishos. While some gusty days have kept boats closer to home, the protected waters, surf beaches, jetties and canals have produced reliable catches of tailor, flathead, bream, whiting and more. Overall conditions Winds have been a mixed bag, with westerlies and so

Bribie Island and Sandstone Point have always represented the best of southeast Queensland living — accessible yet unspoiled, a place where families fish, 4WD enthusiasts explore and retirees find peace right next door to the Pumicestone Passage. In 2026 however, this special corner of Moreton Bay stands at a tipping point. A $250 million luxury resort proposal, ongoing erosion challenges, surging tourism pressures and plans for a second bridge are converging. The question is

It has been another busy and productive period across the electorate of Pumicestone. Throughout May I had the opportunity to attend a wide range of community events, meet with local organisations and speak with residents about the issues that matter most to them. One of the highlights of the month was seeing our community come together for a number of local events that showcased the incredible spirit, resilience and generosity that make Pumicestone such a wonderful place to

Results for the Caboolture Social Darts Club. Potluck doubles played every Monday night at 21 Hayes Street, Caboolture. Visitors welcome. Names by 7.15pm. April/May Winners: Mason/Rachel, Terry/Luke, Dale/Matty, Luke/Matty. Runners Up: Sharon/Chris H, Lyn/Matty, Cecil/Jessy, Sherrie/Terry. High pegs: Terry 40,54, Mason 64,54,66 (bull finish), Sharon 44, Matty 55,40, Kal 51,74,65,48, Matthew 78,75, Mark B 65, Smokey 44, Luke 60. High scores: Lyn 121,85,82, Luke 2x140,2x1

By Chase Christensen Twelve rounds have come and gone in the 2026 NRL season. Our pre-season predictions have almost been perfectly on point, as we selected the Dragons to take home the dreaded ‘Wooden Spoon’ and the Warriors to be the most improved and dark horse of the competition. There was one prediction that is looking quite shaky now though, as our predicted grand final winner, the Brisbane Broncos, have slumped to a third straight loss, making their record five wins a

Bribie Island and its surrounding suburbs sit at a fascinating crossroads — where suburban backyards meet the edge of coastal national park, wetlands and dunes. With more than 340 bird species recorded in the area and a rich array of butterflies, our gardens represent a massive opportunity for conservation. Yet many yards remain ‘green deserts’ of lawns and exotic plants that offer little to local wildlife. BIEPA’s Backyard Biodiversity project highlights this perfectly: t

G’day all, hope your month of fishing has been a cracker. Having a look around the area and the reports coming through, here’s my general overall take on how things have been fishing for land-based anglers in the Bribie Island and Pumicestone Passage channels and flats from the end of April through to mid-May. The changeover from autumn into the cooler months is definitely underway. Water temperatures have dropped noticeably and we’ve had some unsettled weather with variab

Headed out fishing at 4am on May 5, straight after the full moon. The moon was perfect, tide was good and with the stars aligned all things pointed to another good day. As the swell was 2.5-3m we headed straight to the cape – I wasn’t crossing the wild banks in that! Arrived at Comby Point right on first light after easily making it through the breakers. And that my friends is where the prefect day ended. The cape greeted us with a very sloppy 3m of S/E swell and 10 knots o

In his powerful Paul Murray Live segment on Sky News, Paul Murray cut through the political spin with a forensic, evidence-heavy takedown of the Albanese Labor government’s latest budget. As someone fed up with the endless broken promises, I fully back Murray’s unsparing verdict: this isn’t just policy failure - it’s a government defined by serial deception and everyday Australians are the ones suffering. Murray didn’t hold back. He reminded viewers of Anthony Albanese’s own

Two men have been charged with attempted murder after a robbery with violence incident at a licenced premise on Aerodrome Road in Caboolture on Saturday May 9. A group of three people allegedly stole money from a 31-year-old man at the location at about 10.30pm. The man confronted the group at a carpark a short time later, before he was assaulted and sustained a stab wound to his neck. The offenders allegedly fled the scene on foot prior to police arriving on scene. Offic

By Sheree Hoddinett Every year we wait with bated breath to see the outcome of the federal government budget. It’s not so much to see what we might actually receive, but more a case of what we will likely miss out on. Australians struggling with rising grocery bills, soaring rents and mortgage pressure may have been handed some targeted relief, but economists warn many households may still feel little immediate financial relief as inflation continues to bite. Treasurer