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Apr 30

Police seek public help in identifying graffiti vandals

By Alistair Gray Local Facebook pages are running hot with angry residents who, to put it bluntly, are ‘pissed off’ with the...

Apr 30

Ariana Doolan, the new LNP Candidate, brings a young perspective to Pumicestone

Ariana Doolan is the LNP party candidate who has been pre-selected for Pumicestone in the upcoming Queensland election. Here is a brief...

Apr 30

RAAF Flight Lieutenant Wally Edwin Dalitz 410635 May 2, 1922 – March 27, 2024

By Alistair Gray Members of the Australian Aviation Heritage community, his many friends and followers were deeply saddened to learn of...

Apr 30

Senate Inquiry into Bank closures held on Bribie Island

Compiled by Alistair Gray The 13th and final senate hearing into bank closures in regional Australia was held on Tuesday April 16, 2024...

Apr 30

It’s all about mum

By Sheree Hoddinett Flowers, perfume and all manner of soppy, heartfelt cards - it’s that time of year again, Mother’s Day. Mark it in...

Apr 29

Issue 102 Sudoku Solution

Apr 29

Issue 102 Crossword Solution

Apr 5

Crossword Solution

Apr 2

Fishing report

Hi, this is Danny and Michelle from Island Fishing Supplies, Banksia Beach and Bellara. Unfortunately, we have had a run of bad weather...

Apr 2

Sudoku

Apr 2

Results for Bribie Island Women’s Golf

February 22 - March 19, 2024 22/2/24 – American Foursomes Winners: Gill Lee & Ros Gardiner 73.125, R/Up Gwen Clutterbuck & Abby Driver...

Apr 2

The Narrow Focus of Renewables Leading us Down a Path of Blackouts and Rising Costs

The last issue of Gecko Chirps was about our declining living standards brought about by rising costs. Gecko said things will only get...

Apr 2

Meet the LNP candidate for Pumicestone – Ariana Doolan

My name is Ariana Doolan and I am honoured to be the LNP candidate for our local area at the upcoming state election. My grandparents,...

Apr 2

Bribie Toastmasters - Fostering leadership and communication skills

By Alistair Gray Left to right. Chris Ramos, the Pines Toastmasters Club, Ken Wales, Amanda Morgan, Joannes Evers, Rosine Evans, Robert...

Apr 2

Lend your support to Beachmere Road footpath petition

By Sheree Hoddinett The construction of a footpath seems like a reasonably straightforward task. But as Caboolture resident Cedric Crump...

Apr 2

Get ready to level up your fashion game with the trendiest leather goods

There is a talented cobbler on Bribie Island, hiding in a workshop down on Armitage Street (behind the cinema) making a whole range of...

Apr 2

Singing up a musical storm

By Sheree Hoddinett While her time on Channel 7’s reality show Australian Idol has come to an end, we certainly haven’t seen the last of...

Apr 2

ANZAC Day Events – Thursday April 25, 2024

Picture and information compiled by Alistair Gray ANZAC Day Dawn Service 2023, Korea Place, Bribie Island. Bribie Island The Bribie...

Apr 2

Shifting baselines and the saga of a new Bribie bridge

Comment by Dr Ben Diggles My main area of expertise as a marine biologist is centred around the health of aquatic animals and their...

Apr 2

Annie’s positive outlook

By Sheree Hoddinett Annie Barnett’s beautiful smile and positive attitude certainly are infectious. It’s a big difference to two years...