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Sep 20, 2022
How James found the best way to get back on his bike
By Sheree Hoddinett James Powell’s life was turned upside down after a motorbike accident in 2009 resulted in him winding up in a...
Sep 20, 2022
A beautiful big bundle of joy
By Sheree Hoddinett Newborn, Oliver, is already setting records and he’s only just one-month-old. The not-so-tiny tot has taken the title...
Sep 20, 2022
House fire turns Beachmere couple’s world upside down
By Sheree Hoddinett For Ben and Laura Clark, Thursday August 11 is a day they won’t ever forget. It was the day they received the...
Sep 20, 2022
What about the Waterways
Written by Amelia Strazdins Beaches, oceans, lakes, streams, all these waterways play a crucial role in Australia’s ecosystems and marine...
Sep 20, 2022
The broken toy syndrome
As children we are so excited when we are given a new toy, playing with it continuously until we tire of it, or it breaks. Sadly, this...
Sep 20, 2022
Home Sweet Home
Written by Bruce Giddings Photos ARPQ Retirees have been flocking into Moreton Bay this year, with big numbers moving from the colder...
Aug 25, 2022
Aug 25, 2022
Bribie Island Women’s Golf
15 July to 9 August 2022 8/7/22 Committee Cup Match Play Semi-Final Marg Parkinson & Vivienne Learoyd won on a forfeit from Stina Barnulf...
Aug 25, 2022
Real Estate Talk
Thank you for the feedback from the last edition of Real Estate Talk, and your questions. July and August has seen an uplift in buyer...
Aug 25, 2022
Ancestors and all of that!
A group of good friends, a Sunday barbeque and great Southeast Queensland sunny winter weather. Perfect! Picture the scene. While waiting...
Aug 25, 2022
Gardening
Hi Gardeners Hope this newsletter finds you gearing up for Spring. Is the grass always greener on the other side of the fence? It’s...
Aug 25, 2022
Fishing
Hi readers of ‘the LOCAL’ newspaper Tailor aplenty anywhere from Sandstone Point, Woorim Beach, White Patch and Pacific Harbour Canals,...
Aug 25, 2022
BOAT TRAILERS
Let’s talk about boat trailers. They are often the neglected part of many boating rigs, so here are a few trailer tips. While the trailer...
Aug 25, 2022
Beachmere puts on a show
‘Fabulous Art Beachmere’ was another fabulous success this year with more than 50 artists and 160 works on display. The Exhibition...
Aug 22, 2022
Remembering a true gentleman
By Sheree Hoddinett Harvey Winston Fewings October 14, 1941 – July 27, 2022 There’s no denying that Harvey Fewings did life his way....
Aug 22, 2022
A wheelie good record attempt
By Sheree Hoddinett When Ted Bakke sets his mind to something, it seems he becomes very determined to make it happen. His current mission...
Aug 22, 2022
Living the paw-fect life to see out their days
By Sheree Hoddinett Their stories pull at the heart strings, but it really is a dog’s life at the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs Brisbane. The...
Aug 22, 2022
Understanding where we live
By Alistair Gray Did you know that 56% of the population on Bribie are now aged 60 or over, compared to only 25% in Caboolture. With 34%...
Aug 22, 2022
Men’s Table – Men serving men
By Alistair Gray Hey, guys, would you like a night off? No dishes to wash, nappies to change, stories to read, just some ‘you’ time. Come...
Aug 22, 2022
Here’s to the Dads
By Amelia Strazdins September is fast approaching. As daunting as that may seem, the first weekend of the month brings the promise of...
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