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Nov 15, 2023

Wallum Action Group Inc. donates an impressive $96,346 to local charities

By Alistair Gray Here is a good news story about a fabulous small group of volunteers working quietly away in the background and giving...

Nov 15, 2023

Veterans gain new wellness centre in Caboolture

By Alistair Gray It was all smiles with the recent Veterans’ and Families Hub opening at 12 King Street in Caboolture. It was formed as a...

Nov 15, 2023

Should we let our kids watch the news?

By Sheree Hoddinett I’ve had links to the news for as long as I can remember. I grew up in a household where we watched the news every...

Nov 15, 2023

Dedication of Bribie Island National Servicemen’s Memorial Park

By Alistair Gray, with content sourced from the order of service. After a long wait by local national servicemen, there were smiles as...

Nov 15, 2023

Longman Volunteer Awards

By Alistair Gray At the recent annual Longman Volunteer Awards more than 30 individuals and community groups were recognised for their...

Nov 15, 2023

Cruising classic cars to celebrate 60 years

By Sheree Hoddinett Feeling the wind in their hair and taking in the views across the glistening waters of the Pumicestone Passage, a...

Nov 15, 2023

Desalination Plant back on the agenda again

By Sheree Hoddinett It’s been more than a decade since Bribie Island was making waves as being the potential site for a desalination...

Nov 15, 2023

Local pharmacy concerns brought to the surface

Are our local pharmacies being asked to do too much? Member for Longman Terry Young has shared his concerns over pressing issues brought...

Nov 15, 2023

The inaugural Bribie Island Nature Festival

By Alistair Gray Wow! What a fantastic weekend of events at the first Bribie Island Nature Festival, celebrating art, culture, science...

Nov 15, 2023

How to pay taxes when you’ve only been taught algebra…

Amelia Strazdins Thirteen years. That is how long it takes most people to complete their standard education from prep to year 12....

Oct 17, 2023

It’s time to show us the money!

City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery has fired a clear message towards the state government - show us the money! It has come in...

Oct 17, 2023

Sudoku Solution

Oct 17, 2023

Results for Bribie Island Women’s Golf September 7 - October 3, 2023

7/9/23 - Monthly Medal – Sponsor - Churches of Christ QLD A-Grade Winner: Debra Dunn 73, 2nd Ros Gardiner 76, 3rd Abby Driver 77 NTP’s:...

Oct 17, 2023

Radio sailing wrap up for September

Dragon Force Model 65 (DF65) Racing A very mixed bag for the month, as far as sailing conditions go. Wind speed ranged from quite strong...

Oct 17, 2023

Social Darts Update

Results for the Caboolture Social Darts Club potluck doubles, played every Monday night at 21 Hayes Street, Caboolture. Visitors welcome....

Oct 17, 2023

Queensland the crime capital of Australia

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk recently announced that a new $250 million youth remand centre designed to hold 50 children will be...

Oct 17, 2023

Gecko Chirps

Stand up Australia! Proviso: At the time of writing this article, the outcome of the referendum was unknown. Due to print schedule, this...

Oct 17, 2023

Garden with Jill

Hi Gardeners, I have just enjoyed two wonderful weeks holiday. I haven’t taken school holidays since my son went to school; he is now 38....

Oct 17, 2023

Island Fishing - August Fishing report

Greetings readers of ‘the LOCAL’ newspaper! Hi everyone, Danny and Michelle from Island Fishing Supplies, Banksia Beach and Bellara! RED...

Oct 17, 2023

In memory of John Aquilina, Previously of Bribie Island (September 14, 1952 - September 15, 2023 )

It is with a heavy heart that we have had to say goodbye to John. A loving husband, father and grandfather. John lived on Bribie Island...