Bribie Island. One year on. The storm swept through Monday afternoon without asking permission. Building since the night before, intensifying as it moved north, by the time it crossed the Pumicestone Passage and smashed Sylvan Beach there was nothing to slow it down with the water giving it room to build – and it used all of it! Roofs were peeled away, trees toppled, cars crushed and boats torn from their moorings. The SES received more than 2000 calls, 11 schools were una

Written by Rodney Hansen  As a long-term resident, former small business owner and parent, I have watched Moreton Bay grow and evolve while remaining deeply connected to the community I call home. Recent reports suggest the City of Moreton Bay could one day be home to one million residents. Whilst that headline represents opportunity, investment and a growing regional economy, for some who already call Moreton Bay home, it raises an important question: Will growth improve

By Rodney Hansen A drilling barge operating off the Sunshine Coast has brought renewed attention to a multibillion-dollar proposal that could reshape parts of Moreton Bay and potentially affect Bribie Island for generations to come. The jack-up barge Ocean Driller II has been undertaking marine geotechnical investigations as part of the Port of Brisbane's proposed Channel Enhancement Project, a long-term infrastructure initiative designed to deepen, widen and realign sectio

The debate over noise from the Bribie Island RSL raises a bigger question for our community: how do we balance the right of residents to enjoy peace and quiet with the right of a long-established community club to provide entertainment? Bribie Island RSL is an important part of the Island's social life providing dining, entertainment, functions and a place for members and visitors to meet. But as complaints about noise become part of the conversation, there is another side

With petrol prices climbing across Moreton Bay, should the government take another look at fuel excise? For many people across Moreton Bay, filling up the car has become one of those weekly expenses that you simply can't avoid. Whether you're driving to work in Caboolture, taking the kids to school, travelling across to Brisbane or commuting from Bribie Island, the cost of fuel quickly adds up. And when petrol prices rise, it's not just motorists who feel it. Higher trans

After more than two decades of supporting the Bribie Island community the Bribie Island District Community Appeal (BIDCA) has, regrettably, decided to no longer run the markets in Brennan Park on the third Sunday of the month. Once all administrative functions have been completed, BIDCA will become part of Bribie Island community history. It is with much regret that we (Gary and Sharon Parsons and BIDCA Board) have decided that the last BIDCA market will be Sunday October

Results for the Caboolture Social Darts Club. Potluck doubles played every Monday night at 21 Hayes Street, Caboolture. Visitors welcome. Names by 7.15pm. September Winners: Ashley/Mason, Matty/ Matthew, Tom/Mason, Mason/Kylie. Runners Up: Dale/Tom, Kal/Shane, Cecil/Matty, Craig/Luke. High pegs: Smokey 73, Jordan 77, Beau 40, Kal 46, Tom 61, Luke 3x40, Mason 98, 78(bull finish), Michael 64,83,48, Dave 56, Sherrie 65,46, Robert 45, Ian 43. High scores: Kal 180,5x100,5x

Why are more older Australians waiting longer for care? Every Australian hopes to grow old with dignity, independence and the reassurance that help will be there when needed. For a growing number of older Australians, that promise is becoming harder to believe. When the federal government's aged care reforms were introduced earlier in the year, Australians were told the changes would strengthen the system, improve accountability and ensure older Australians received the car

October is the month that makes or breaks Bribie and surrounds gardens. Do these five unglamorous jobs now and the rest of spring and summer gets easier. By late September the coastal garden has stopped hesitating. Soil is warm, days are stretching and almost everything - couch lawn, citrus, hibiscus, bindii and aphids - has decided to grow at once. On Bribie Island and the nearby mainland, from Woorim and Bongaree across to Sandstone Point, Ningi, Beachmere and Caboolt

Mid-September to Early October 2026 Bribie Island & Pumicestone Passage · Land-based, flats and canals G’day all, hope your last month of fishing has been a cracker. Having a look around the area and with 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, flats and canal systems from mid-September through to early October. Spring is properly underway no

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) says the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) highly anticipated move to increase the cash rate by 25 basis points will further reduce borrowing power, increase mortgage costs and risk slowing investment in supply. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said today’s decision marks the fourth rate hike this year and takes the cash rate to 4.60 per cent, its highest level in fifteen years (since October 2011 when it was 4.75 per cent), pushing

The introduction of new laws offers a modernised offence framework with increased jail terms and licence disqualifications for serious and repeat offenders providing stronger laws targeting high-risk, dangerous driving to save lives on Queensland roads. These reforms include tougher penalties for drink and drug driving and introduce minimum fines and new enforcement powers strengthening laws with the passing of two significant pieces of legislation through the Queensland Parl

Fundamental failures in the current Containers for Change scheme have seen new reforms passed which will strengthen accountability, lift performance and ensure money within the scheme works harder for Queenslanders. Reforms designed to have more containers returned and put more refunds in Queenslanders’ pockets, supporting local charities and community groups, or investment in making Queensland’s environment even better strengthens the Less Landfill, More Recycling 2035 Que

An investment of $250,000 by state government and in partnership with the City of Moreton Bay Council has assisted with the installation of new CCTV and licence plate recognition technology to improve local safety as part of a key election commitment to improve community safety through targeted local infrastructure and crime prevention initiatives. New CCTV and licence plate recognition technology has been installed at the corner of Plantation Road and Old Gympie Road in Daka

Partnership between the state government and the City of Moreton Bay with an investment of $500,000 has transformed Beachmere’s Clayton Park into a vibrant destination for residents and visitors alike, creating a modern and inclusive community space for local families and visitors alike. The upgrades include new all-ages play equipment, improved recreational areas and enhanced accessibility, providing local children and families with more opportunities to get outdoors, stay