By Chase Christensen      Many members of the Bribie Island community, including family and friends, gathered for sunrise on February 3, the first anniversary of the passing of beloved local Charlize Zmuda, to commemorate her tragic and sudden death.     About 5am a group of people gathered, led by Charlize’s parents, Steve and Renaee Zmuda. It was yet another resemblance of the many who are grieving the loss and knew the kind and compassionate Charlize.     Family and friend

By Sheree Hoddinett    When it seems like there’s almost no more room for development, along comes a significant land deal that changes it all.    A 181-hectare site located at Pumicestone Road, Rutters Road and Clinker Road Elimbah recently sold for a hefty $318.5 million.   The site was acquired by HB Land, a Singaporean-based, locally operated development group.  The landmark holding is approved for a major master-planned community comprising of up to 1400 residential lots

By Sheree Hoddinett   From empty paddocks to suburban car parks, some people are treating the outdoors like an open-air skip and the scale of it might just surprise you.  Dead cattle (yes, you read that right!), old boats, tyres, green waste and asbestos are just some of the items that have been illegally dumped across City of Moreton Bay over the past three years.  Since 2023, council has investigated and prosecuted individuals in relation to:  At least 2056 significant ille

By Sheree Hoddinett   For many Australians, the latest interest rate rise didn’t exactly come across as breaking news. It landed as a feeling, that unavoidable familiar tightening in the chest when another cost-of-living pressure arrives, uninvited and with no choice but to accept the outcome.  When the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points last month, it did so with a clear message: inflation remains stubborn, and the fight to bring it back

Credit: YouTube   By Chase Christensen   The best time of the year has arrived. The 2026 NRL season is finally underway after a long, drama-filled off-season. With a fresh campaign comes bold predictions. Here’s who will finish with the wooden spoon, which side is poised for major improvement and who will be crowned premiers in 2026.  Wooden spoon: St George Illawarra Dragons   The Dragons have struggled for more than a decade reaching the finals just once since 2011. Their r

Written by Kym Braithwaite in collaboration with Helen Williamson  In 2020, a couple of paddlers from Bribie Island Mahalo Outrigger Canoe Club visited Norfolk Island to witness the Norfolk Ocean Challenge (NOC to Rock), vowing if they ever returned it would be to compete in this amazing event.  In July 2025, the dream started to become a reality when interest was gathered, crews were formed and training began. How does one prepare for such a vastly diverse and challenging pa

Bribie Island, a serene coastal haven in Queensland's City of Moreton Bay, is home to more than 22,000 residents, with a staggering median age of 63.8 years and more than 50% aged 65 or older. This makes it one of Australia's oldest communities, a natural retirement paradise where sandy beaches and quiet streets should offer a dignified twilight. Instead, for many elderly locals still living independently in their own homes, basic needs like garden maintenance and household c

As summer winds down in Queensland, Bribie Island and its surrounding waters in Moreton Bay continue to deliver exciting opportunities for anglers of all levels. With warmer waters and relatively calm conditions this month, the bite has been strong, particularly for inshore species. Recent reports indicate a mix of pelagic and bottom-dwelling fish active across various spots, bolstered by light winds and the start of prawn runs. Whether you're casting from the shore, wading t

Bribie Island and the surrounding Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay areas enjoy a classic subtropical climate - mild, dry autumns transitioning into gentle winters with rare frosts and plenty of sunny days. This makes late summer through winter one of the most rewarding times for home gardeners, as the brutal summer heat eases, allowing cool season crops to thrive with less bolting and pest pressure.  As we head into autumn (March–May), now is prime time to prepare beds and star

SOCIAL DARTS UPDATE 2026 Results for the Caboolture Social Darts Club. Potluck doubles played every Monday night at 21 Hayes Street, Caboolture. Visitors welcome. Names by 7.15pm. January/February Winners:  Conner/Karl, Luke/Robert, Robert/Karl. Runners Up:  Mason/Sherrie, Josh/Kylie, Josh/Dean. High pegs:  Kal 72,60,62, Conner 40, Mason 36,40, Matty 63, Robert 77,50, Matty 63, Josh 69 (bull finish), Rosie 43, Luke 74. High scores:  Mark 140,2x100,120, Tani 140,100, Zena 100,

By Sheree Hoddinett  One man is dead and another man is fighting for life following a head-on crash on the Bruce Highway at Burpengary overnight. Police and emergency services were called to the scene near the Deception Bay exit about 10.30pm (February 17) after a white Isuzu truck travelling southbound in the northbound lanes collided head on with a white Honda Accord travelling northbound. The Honda caught fire as a result of the crash. The driver, a 26-year-old Caboolture