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Nov 15, 2022
REIQ applauds new housing accord following federal budget
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has welcomed the wide range of initiatives announced in the recent federal budget which...
Nov 15, 2022
Big Fish Junction shopping precinct opening soon
Big Fish Junction is set to change the shopping scene in Caboolture with the first stage of stores set to open from Friday November 18....
Nov 15, 2022
Tis the season to shop and celebrate with The Abbey Museum
Ready for the silly season? The Abbey Museum certainly is and this year they have put together a new shopping experience. They are...
Nov 15, 2022
Beachmere Seniors Expo met with huge support
With over 20 stalls and more than 130 visitors the Beachmere Seniors Expo was a huge success. Held at the Beachmere Hub and organized by...
Nov 15, 2022
Ride for Red raising money for cancer
The Gronks Social Riders Club have done it again! Taking part in the annual Ride for Red for the sixth consecutive year the club raised...
Nov 15, 2022
Results for Bribie Island Women’s Golf 7 October to 2 November 2022
6/10/22 - Monthly Medal – Sponsors Churches of Christ A Grade Winner Di Benghamy 73, 1st R/U Carole Watson 76 c/b, 2nd R/U Val Smith 76...
Nov 15, 2022
Colin and Mavis Duffy, local Donnybrook couple celebrate 60 years of wedded bliss
Colin and Mavis met at an old-time dance in early 1961, marrying at ‘Queen of Peace’ Catholic Church Woody Point on December 1, 1962....
Nov 15, 2022
Remembering Them
Amelia Strazdins On November 11, we paid our respects and acknowledged the members of our armed forces who have dedicated their lives to...
Oct 18, 2022
Rates increase sees market return to pre-COVID conditions
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to raise the interest rate by another 25 basis points represents a nine-year high of 2.60%...
Oct 18, 2022
Wildlife Expo Bribie Island
Story and pictures by Alistair Gray Everyone enjoyed checking out the many exhibits at the recent Wildlife Expo There was a buzz of...
Oct 18, 2022
U3A Celebrates 30 years on Bribie
Story and pictures by Alistair Gray We extend our hearty congratulations to the many U3A volunteers and students who recently celebrated...
Oct 18, 2022
The generational divide
By Sheree Hoddinett Apparently, I was born in the olden days. For those playing at home, I don’t exactly class 1984 as the olden days....
Oct 18, 2022
Still young at heart
By Sheree Hoddinett Rose Smith may be 90 years old but she certainly doesn’t look it or even act it for that matter. The very bubbly...
Oct 18, 2022
It’s all in the bag
By Sheree Hoddinett A bag of love and a few essential items to hopefully bring a smile to a child’s face. That is what Buddy Bags are all...
Oct 18, 2022
Tax Tips Carolyn Wheeler: Shares and Capital Gains
I have spoken before on this subject but during this tax season I feel that I need to ensure clients have full information available when...
Oct 18, 2022
Results for Bribie Island Women’s Golf
8 September to 6 October 2022 8/9/22 4 Person Team Stableford Winners: Jennifer McKay, Jenny Williams, Nadia Aylott & Angela Jordan 52,...
Oct 18, 2022
Playboy
Almost 70 years ago in the bad old days, some would say they were good, when political correctness was not in vogue, Hugh Hefner a...
Oct 18, 2022
Gardening: Passionfruit
Hi Gardeners The word passion means any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling, and gardeners are no different. Your passion is the...
Oct 18, 2022
Issue 82 Fishing
Hi readers of ‘the LOCAL’ newspaper CANAL FISHING Bribie Island is often overlooked for its canal fishing. Canal fishing provides a wide...
Oct 18, 2022
Let’s talk propellors
The correct size prop fitted to your outboard or sterndrive is especially important for both fuel economy and engine performance. The...
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