The protests against Pauline Hanson raise a bigger question about what our children are learning in the classroom When hundreds of Australian students walked out of school recently to protest against Pauline Hanson and One Nation, the images were striking. Young people carrying placards, chanting slogans and taking to the streets to express their political views. For some, it was an inspiring example of young Australians becoming involved in democracy. For others, it raised

A visit by Queensland Cabinet to Bribie Island Monday, October 19, provided an opportunity for local residents, community organisations and business representatives to raise issues affecting the region directly with the State Government. The visit brought attention to one of northern Moreton Bay's fastest-growing areas, where increasing population pressures continue to raise questions about infrastructure, transport, healthcare and essential services. Among the major concer

Caboolture West is set to become one of the biggest changes Moreton Bay has seen — but are we asking the right questions about what comes with 30,000 new homes? Imagine adding a population roughly the size of a major Queensland town to the western side of Caboolture. That is the scale of what is being planned for Caboolture West, now known as the Waraba Priority Development Area. Over the next 40 years, the area is planned to accommodate around 30,000 new homes and approxim

By Rodney Hansen Over the years, I have attended more fundraising events than I care to count. Some grand affairs; others little more than a barbecue, a raffle and a few donated prizes. But they share something rather special: ordinary people doing extraordinary things for others. Volunteers give their time, businesses donate goods and services, and families dig into already stretched budgets to support a worthy cause. Nobody expects a red carpet or a five-star hotel room.

It has been another busy period across Pumicestone, with a major milestone for Bribie Island, a focus on community safety and plenty of reasons to celebrate our local people and organisations. After years of promises, we are getting on with delivering a new four-lane Bribie Island Bridge. The Crisafulli Government has revealed its preferred design, retainingthe existing bridge as an active transport link for pedestrians and cyclists. Geotechnical investigations and detailed

p    Image Credit: Golf Australia  By Chase Christensen  Just months after successfully hosting the Queensland Senior Amateur Championship, Bribie Island Golf Club welcomed some of the best senior amateur golfers from across the world for another major event. The Australian Senior Amateur Championship brought together talented players from across Australia and overseas, with competitors travelling from countries including Canada, Japan and the United States to experienc

Results for the Caboolture Social Darts Club. Potluck doubles played every Monday night at 21 Hayes Street, Caboolture. Visitors welcome. Names by 7.15pm. October Winners: Ashley/Mason, Matty/ Matthew, Tom/Mason, Mason/Kylie. Runners Up: Tom/Mark, Sam/Kal, Smokey/Sherrie, Sam/Mason. High pegs: Rachel 50, Kal 52,48,46, Conner 66, 97, Matty 40,56, Smokey 67,49, Tom 46,101, Shayne 59, Mason 49, Dylan 40, Chris 40, Luke 40, Sid 41. High scores: Sherrie 140,3x100,89,92,17

By Chase Christensen  Waraba Cricket Club has kicked off its summer season in style, with the fast-growing club preparing for an action-packed few months ahead. With six teams representing the club throughout the summer, there is plenty of cricket to look forward to as Waraba continues to build its presence throughout the local community.  The club's six teams are made up of two junior sides and four senior teams. The junior program features the Under 10 and Under 12 teams,

Tuesday October 13 - Club Select Pairs/Triples: Winners: Stephen O'Grady, Bruce Crawford 2nd: Trish Kling, Cheryl Crawford, Mitch Magnussen Wednesday October 14 - Self Select Triples: Winners: Paul Dixon, Dennis John, Robert Stumbles 2nd: Terri Curtis, Stan Hillen, Barry Curtis 3rd: Steve Ross, Peter Nixon, Peter McCarthy Thursday October 15 - Self Select Fours: Winners: Julie Watson, Marg O'Keefe, Anne Ager, Stuart Ager 2nd: Mike Jones, Ralph Chaplin, Steve Todd, An

By The Oracle When Bribie resident G McEntee wrote to The Oracle, he asked a question worth taking seriously - rather than arguing about who deserves the blame for housing affordability, what does the evidence actually tell us? Another reader, H Beneke, raised a different point. Have our expectations changed? Are the lifestyles and spending habits of today making it harder for people to get ahead? Both questions deserve consideration. Neither can be answered by blaming one

G’day gardeners. Late October on Bribie and the Sunshine Coast is prime time for plants that hug the ground—whether they’re living carpets that lock down our free-draining sands or the big-leafed vines of pumpkins and watermelons that love the heat. Our sandy soils warm quickly and drain fast (great for avoiding root rot), but they also lose moisture and nutrients quickly, so a bit of preparation goes a long way. Ground covers and creepers for coastal sands. These tough nat

October 2026 – 2 November 2026 G’day all – October through to November 2nd fishing report for Bribie Island and the Pumicestone Passage. It’s been a typical spring mix of solid bread-and-butter fishing interrupted by weather, with a couple of proper highlights. Early October. Early in the month the Passage was delivering good numbers of solid bream. The Bribie Lock, the bridge, the ripples and Toorbul were the most consistent spots. Anglers working the bridge on beach worm

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