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Aug 5, 2018

Palaszczuk Government invests in new Water Police boats

The Palaszczuk Government is investing $5.4 million in new Water Police boats to ensure the Queensland Police Service has the resources...

Aug 5, 2018

New Faces for Community Grants Committee

A new committee has been appointed to provide advice on applications for the state’s largest one-off grants program, which distributes...

Aug 5, 2018

New combination seals Queensland number plate future

The Palaszczuk Government has revealed plans for a new combination on the state’s number plates when the current series runs out....

Aug 5, 2018

New Cab boxing building announce a hit

Division 3 Councillor Adam Hain has announced council will invest more than $320,000 to construct a new boxing hub in the heart of...

Aug 5, 2018

New Blood Sought !

August is Membership Month in Rotary - by Anne Matthews Public Relations Director No – we’re not Vampires seeking blood – we’re not...

Aug 5, 2018

Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey says Longman’s been waiting a long time for Turnbu

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey has called on Malcolm Turnbull to focus on national projects that require federal funding...

Aug 5, 2018

Loving your Senior Dog

There is something special about older animal companions, their beautiful grey faces and their wise eyes. It is a privilege to be part...

Aug 4, 2018

Labor’s secret energy tax exposed by new report

A new Grattan Institute report has exposed the unconscionable behaviour of Annastacia Palaszczuk’s government in ripping off...

Aug 4, 2018

Labor’s rego raid smashes Queensland drivers

Queensland drivers will be whacked this winter when Labor’s latest rego hikes which kicked in on July 1. Queensland already has the...

Aug 4, 2018

Kokoda is not just a war zone

To many Australians, the word ‘Kokoda’ is an important part of the WW 2 story. Each year thousands walk the famous Kokoda Trail. However,...

Aug 4, 2018

Jet skiers told to steer clear of whales or risk injury and a fine

With the whale migration season in full swing, jet skiers and water users are being urged to follow the rules when it comes to...

Aug 4, 2018

HOMELESS IN BEACHMERE

Di Hill SOSEW is not a lackadaisical sewing club. It is an organisation started by Di Hill in an attempt to address the needs of the...

Aug 4, 2018

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SAY MORE JOBS FOR CABOOLTURE

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SAY MORE JOBS FOR CABOOLTURE 100 new jobs will be created in Caboolture after the Turnbull Government committed...

Aug 4, 2018

FABULOUS ART BEACHMERE

Our Fabulous Art Beachmere Exhibition will open on Thursday, 9 August until Monday, 13 August at “the gallery” on Main Street, Beachmere....

Aug 4, 2018

Deb Frecklington Leader of the Opposition Says ACCC electricity supply and prices report

Deb Frecklington Leader of the Opposition Says ACCC electricity supply and prices report “The competition watchdog’s report is a damning...

Aug 3, 2018

Come on Island and Surrounds small businesses, lets make our community Dementia Friendly!!!!!

Joanne Alison-Schouw see’s every day the affect Dementia can have on people including loved ones. She would like to see all businesses...

Aug 3, 2018

Caboolture crossroads scores major revamp

The Palaszczuk Government has announced the first intersection to receive a major upgrade as part of safety works worth $28.8 million for...

Aug 3, 2018

New Beachmere Chemist

Welcome to Adam Rodger who is the new proprietor of our local chemist in Beachmere. He also owns the AMCAL Chemist in Caboolture and...

Aug 3, 2018

BEACHMERE BUSINESSES BOOMING BEACHMERE POST OFFICE

Welcome to Helen Pryor, the new Licensee of the Beachmere Post Office. Helen has been operating the Post Office for a couple of months...

Aug 3, 2018

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR THE LIONS CLUB OF SANDSTONE POINT

The Lions Club of Sandstone Point celebrated a successful year of community activities and support and launched their goals for the...

Jul 31, 2018

A Man on a Mission

We meet Caboolture Hospital Emergency Director, Dr Sean Keogh “There is nothing more rewarding than helping people and being an ED doc is...

Jul 2, 2018

The Odd Little Lives of the Political Activists

Tendrils of coloured smoke float lazily across the sloping lawn in front of the Community House. A drift of tear gas here, a sniff of...

Jul 2, 2018

Queensland strengthens its fight against elder abuse

The Palaszczuk Government continues to strengthen its resolve against elder abuse with the launch on June 15 of an awareness and...

Jul 2, 2018

Fishers hooked on proposed legislation changes

Fishers want heavier penalties and stronger compliance powers to tackle black marketing. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development...