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Mar 7, 2023
Bribie Bridge – the big opportunity
By Alistair Gray Artist’s impression of the old and the new Bribie Island Bridge. Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Peter Flannery has...
Mar 7, 2023
A brush full of talent
By Sheree Hoddinett Kyle Thomson is just 21-years-old, running a successful painting and decorating business on and around the Island and...
Mar 7, 2023
Chloe steps into the limelight as the Abbey’s new director
By Sheree Hoddinett It’s been a big change for Chloe Tanner but she’s settling into her role as the new director at the Abbey Museum of...
Mar 7, 2023
A bundle of humour and positivity wrapped up in 100 years
By Sheree Hoddinett Marjorie Williams has the energy and humour of someone half her age. That’s saying a lot for someone who has just...
Mar 7, 2023
Mar 6, 2023
Ben Hobson: Life in the creative world
By Sheree Hoddinett After a whirlwind interstate tour promoting his latest book, The Death of John Lacey, author Ben Hobson is now back...
Mar 6, 2023
Feb 8, 2023
Greetings readers of ‘the LOCAL’ newspaper,
What incredible weather we had to finish off the school holidays. Sandstone Point Summer whiting are still plentiful on the incoming tide...
Feb 8, 2023
Welcome to Issue 86.
Hello Readers, We have a wonderful front cover feature article highlighting local lad, Ryan Brockway, who is on his way to stardom on the...
Feb 7, 2023
Which is the best boat to buy?
By Aaron Goodchild Brisbane Yamaha With the plethora of boats on the market, it can be overwhelming for boat buyers to choose between all...
Feb 7, 2023
U3A BEACHMERE 2023 AND BEYOND
As 2022 becomes a fading memory, we look forward to embracing 2023 with a fresh and optimistic gaze. Like schools, businesses and other...
Feb 7, 2023
Who runs the world?
Amelia Strazdins Who runs the world? Girls! That famous line rings truer than ever on March 8 as we honour all the important women in our...
Feb 7, 2023
Zooming off to national speedway kart titles
Lillian and Cooper Marks from Godwin Beach are speedway kart racers. These dynamic youngsters are heading off to race in the Australian...
Feb 7, 2023
Van Daalen recognised for coaching achievements
By Sheree Hoddinett If you have been involved in athletics locally, chances are you have come across coach Anne Van Daalen. A love of...
Feb 7, 2023
Sharing the love this Valentine’s Day
By Sheree Hoddinett Love is in the air! It would seem our beautiful Island and surrounds are places very much filled with stories of love...
Feb 6, 2023
A cry from the heart
Moreton Bay artist Dr Natalia Balo, an Australian citizen who migrated from the Ukraine in 1995, views the destruction of her native...
Feb 6, 2023
Women's Golf Results
Results for Bribie Island Women’s Golf December 2 2022 to January 24 2023 1/12/22 Rain stopped play 6/12/22 3 or 4 Person Team Stableford...
Feb 6, 2023
Feb 6, 2023
Gardening
Hi Gardeners, I hope you are all happy and healthy. I love watching movies and going to the movie theatre. A couple of weeks ago I...
Feb 6, 2023
Fine tuning his way to the top
By Sheree Hoddinett Ryan Brockway is well on his way to becoming a big name in the music industry. At just 11-years-old, this musical...
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