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Jan 10, 2023
Happy New Year and welcome to the first Local paper for 2023 and Issue 85
As usual, this Issue brings us some very interesting articles. One is a wonderful story about a local lady, Judi Waller, who has...
Jan 10, 2023
Giant “turtle” was a sight to sea
Photos by Damian Caniglia, Stephen Finkel, and Darren Jew For those lucky enough to venture down to Woorim Beach on Sunday December 4,...
Jan 10, 2023
It’s time for the ladies to get ‘reel’
By Sheree Hoddinett Grab your hooks, lines, rods and get that bait primed to secure the best catch ladies! Returning for its third year...
Jan 10, 2023
Rugby referee blows the whistle on daylight saving
By Alistair Gray Long-time local Bribie resident and founder and proponent of ‘The Real-Time Initiative’, Graeme Brittenden, is calling...
Jan 10, 2023
60 years of the Bribie Island bridge
By Sheree Hoddinett While the topic of a second Bribie bridge still remains at the forefront of our minds, it’s time to take a little...
Jan 10, 2023
Brennan Park upgrades are complete
By Alistair Gray A big hearty congratulations must go to the Moreton Bay Regional Council and its staff for their fabulous work in...
Jan 10, 2023
Judi proud to publish first book at 87
By Sheree Hoddinett Photos by Joseph Faye For Judi Waller, publishing her first book at the age of 87 has proven to be quite an...
Jan 10, 2023
Beachmere: a town rich in stories and memories
By Sheree Hoddinett Who would have thought what was originally an idea for a walking brochure would culminate in two books diving into...
Jan 9, 2023
Hi Gardeners,
As we admire the dazzling colours in a summer garden accompanied with the beautiful scent of the Frangipani, the Bougainvillea and...
Jan 9, 2023
Happy New Year readers of ‘the LOCAL’ newspaper
With the school holidays in full swing there’s been a lot of traffic on the water. Despite this, there have been some decent reports of...
Jan 9, 2023
Caboolture Community Action receive seniors expo profits
Caboolture Community Action (CCA) are able to continue doing their amazing work thanks to generous donations like the profits from Member...
Jan 9, 2023
Exciting year ahead for Abbey Museum
With 2022 now done and dusted, the team behind the Abbey Museum and Abbey Medieval Festival would like to thank everyone for their...
Dec 13, 2022
Dec 13, 2022
Bribie Island Women’s Golf
3 November to 1 December 2022 3/11/22 Monthly Medal - Sponsors Churches of Christ in Queensland Winner A Grade: Susie Smith 72, 1st R/U...
Dec 13, 2022
Merry Christmas
During the last few years, the institution of Christmas has been brought into sharp focus. All through this period newspapers have been...
Dec 13, 2022
Hi Gardeners
Are you ready for the demanding conditions that will be experiencing in the coming months? December in Queensland we will experience...
Dec 13, 2022
Fishing Report
Season greetings readers of ‘the LOCAL’ newspaper There is still quite a few nice Summer Whiting being caught from Skirmish Point through...
Dec 13, 2022
Xmas Boating Trailer Tips
Boat trailers are often the most neglected part of many boating rigs, so here are a few trailer tips. While the trailer is on the ground...
Dec 13, 2022
Dec 13, 2022
Lift the lid walk
On October 23 Bribie Island Rotary Club facilitated a walk to raise funds for Mental Health research. Australian Rotary Health is one of...
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