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Apr 4, 2023
Apr 4, 2023
Results for Bribie Island Women’s Golf - February 23 to March 21
23/2/23 – Single Stroke Winner: Diane Fitzpatrick 72, 1st R/Up Jan Jennings 73, 2nd R/Up Gwen Clutterbuck 75 NTP’s: Hole 4 Pauline...
Apr 4, 2023
Dolphins hold heads high after losing to Broncos
It wasn’t the dream result they wanted, but the Redcliffe Dolphins certainly held their own against the Brisbane Broncos in the ultimate...
Apr 4, 2023
Gardening
Hi Gardeners, Wasn’t it wonderful to see the rain. Here we go getting into action for April by planting out autumn bulbs and the new...
Apr 4, 2023
Fishing report
Greetings readers of ‘the LOCAL’ newspaper, SANDSTONE POINT Either land-based or by vessel anglers have successfully caught, using soft...
Apr 4, 2023
Let’s go ski tubing and knee boarding
Ski tubing is always great family fun!! You don’t need a high-powered boat. Just a tinny with around 20hp will happily tow a single ski...
Apr 4, 2023
Cranky Lizard Speaks
September, 2017 Cranky Lizard is not a climate scientist, whatever that means!! Cranky is not a sociologist or an anthropologist nor an...
Apr 4, 2023
Diamond Wedding Anniversary 60 years Fay and Graham Cross
Fay and Graham grew up together in New Farm. Attending New Farm State School until year 9, sitting the Scholarship Exam in 1952 before...
Apr 4, 2023
A Chocolate Celebration
By Amelia Strazdins The start of the year is always busy. Somehow, we have blinked and Easter is fast approaching. As April 9 draws...
Apr 4, 2023
What is Probus All About?
Probus clubs are secular, non-fundraising social clubs that provide a community service based on Friendship, Fellowship and Fun. The...
Apr 4, 2023
New home sales remained low in February
A combination of factors including a higher cash rate and tighter access to finance have had an impact on property sales. Housing...
Apr 4, 2023
Regions missing out on mobile black spot funding
Communities in regional Australia are losing out on funding for mobile black spot grants. Shadow communications minister David Coleman...
Apr 4, 2023
Caboolture River rehabilitation project welcomed by First Nations groups
In a move to increase biodiversity and fish habitat while stabilising 2.4 kilometres of eroding riverbank, work will take place at nine...
Apr 4, 2023
Hop on into the Sandstone Point Hotel this April
If you’re looking for some things to do across Easter and throughout April, Sandstone Point Hotel has loads of entertainment coming up....
Apr 4, 2023
Young Bribie athletes excel at All Schools Sports State Championship Triathlon
By Alistair Gray Pictures supplied by Julie Williams Hearty congratulations must go to the 10 young Bribie Island athletes selected to...
Apr 4, 2023
Mazlin Park Upgrade
By Alistair Gray Mazlin Park is an excellent spot for a family picnic or for friends to get together. Once again, the team at Moreton Bay...
Apr 4, 2023
It was a miracle no one was hurt
By Alistair Gray The waterfront the morning after the storm just before the council team arrived to clear the debris from the fallen...
Apr 4, 2023
Bribie Kiwi Ladies celebrate Waitangi Day
By Alistair Gray The Kiwi accents were purring and for a brief moment I thought I was back in Wellington, New Zealand. It was February 6,...
Apr 4, 2023
The Vietnam War – George Franklin reflects on his time in the SAS
Story by Alistair Gray Pictures kindly supplied by George Franklin Bribie Island is full of many unassuming war heroes, in particular a...
Apr 4, 2023
Editorial for the Bribie Refrigeration
With thanks to our much appreciated and loyal customers. It is with much happiness and sadness that my wife Julie and I (Wayne) would...
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