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Sep 21

From the Editor

Hello Readers Welcome to Issue 81. First up I would like to thank each and everyone of you for your feedback regarding the passing of...

Sep 21

Crossword Solution

Sep 21

Sudoku

Sep 21

Women's Golf Results

Results for Bribie Island Women’s Golf 11 August to 6 September 2022 11/8/22 2nd Round Club Championships – Sponsor Woorim Surfside...

Sep 21

Gardening

Hi Gardeners, Welcome to Spring. The days certainly have been beautiful, and I can think of no better place to hang out but in the...

Sep 20

Fishing Report

Hi readers of ‘the LOCAL’ newspaper Spring is now here! As the nights begin to warm and the days get longer anglers will start to dust...

Sep 20

Beachmere RSL Sub-branch news

In 2022, the Beachmere RSL Sub-branch celebrated its 30th Anniversary, during which time it has proudly supported Veterans and Veterans’...

Sep 20

White Ridge Farm – A kid’s delight

Story and pictures by Alistair Gray Mum and daughter enjoy getting close to the hungry goats Picture taken with permission Wow! It’s all...

Sep 20

Vietnam Day – 18 August 2022

Story and pictures by Alistair Gray About 170 Vietnam Veterans and Bribie residents stopped to remember all who had served in Vietnam,...

Sep 20

It’s school holiday time…again!

By Sheree Hoddinett How on Earth is it school holiday time again already? It feels like the kids just went back to school and here we are...

Sep 20

Queen Elizabeth II

April 21, 1926 – September 8, 2022 As a community, we express our deepest condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty...

Sep 20

It is a rush of building activity at Palm Cove

Story and picture by Alistair Gray All the new buildings looking down Comos Avenue towards Livistona Place The hammers are banging, the...

Sep 20

New Mini Golf opens

Story and pictures by Alistair Gray It is all fun at the new Pacific Harbour Mini Golf Course It is fantastic news for young and old...

Sep 20

Market Day at Bribie Harbour Shopping Village

Story and pictures by Alistair Gray The sax was playing whilst sausages were being served to a queue of hungry men, as the ladies browsed...

Sep 20

A tribute to a terrific bloke

I’m so sorry to read of Harvey’s passing. I thoroughly enjoyed his writings. J Fied I was quite surprised and saddened by the passing of...

Sep 20

Extract from Issue 10 the LOCAL Cranky Lizard

The words below are matters of opinion. No express criticism is implied or directed at the Queensland Police Service, any particular...

Sep 20

Life is for living and having fun

Story and picture by Alistair Gray I came across these ‘hot’ Island women, having fun, a good laugh along with an impressive workout, and...

Sep 20

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

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

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

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

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

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

Welcome to issue 80

We honor this Issue to Harvey Fewings, Contemplations and Cranky Lizard. We will miss you mate. 😢 This Issue is a very sensitive issue...