Aug 25, 2020Safe to See Your GPIt's safe to see your GP and maintain appointments with other healthcare professionals, so don't put your health on hold any longer. That...
Aug 25, 2020Energex and Ergon adapt Safety Heroes to a new era in educationIn a first for the Safety Heroes program, experts from Energex and Ergon Energy will be delivering lifesaving lessons through webinar...
Aug 25, 2020Savvy SEQ shoppers could save hundreds on power billsSavvy south-east corner shoppers could save up to $412 a year on their power bills by comparing offers. Energy Minister Dr Anthony Lynham...
Aug 25, 2020BRIBIE U3A WILL NOT REOPEN THIS YEARMore than 2000 Bribie seniors have been anxiously waiting news of the possible restarting of classes at the University of the Third Age...
Aug 25, 2020U3A BEACHMERE OPENS IT’S DOORS IN A NEW VENUEU3A Beachmere will welcome students back yesterday, 25 August in a Mini Program that showcases some of it’s most popular classes in it’s...
Aug 25, 2020Changes Afoot At Bribie Bus LinesThe Local and Surrounds has received information that Bribie Island Coaches is to be bought out by Caboolture Bus Lines. The bus service...
Aug 25, 2020Day Trip to Buderim Sure To SurpriseAs a follow up to our series on local bushwalks it was suggested we visit Buderim Forest Park which is managed by the Maroochydore...
Aug 25, 2020How Worried Should We Be about COVID 19?Many people on Bribie Island and surrounds are worried about their health in the current crisis and rightly so. Many businesses are...
Aug 25, 2020Father’s Day 2020 and Supporting Local BusinessesSeptember 6th is the day dedicated to the dads. It is the day we acknowledge all the hard-working fathers around Australia. From the...
Aug 25, 2020Your invited – A new local business network group is now in full swing in our region Called Bribie BThere’s a new Bribie Business networking group for small businesses in our community. Craig McShane from Squeaky Clean Aircon Sanitising...
Aug 25, 2020The new fire truck arrived in Toorbul this Month!Early August saw the Toorbul & Donnybrook Pensioners’ Club hold its Annual General Meeting – nearly 3 months late. There were more than...
Aug 25, 2020LNP OFFERS SENIORS FREE TRANSPORTThousands of Seniors living in the Pumicestone electorate will benefit from free off-peak travel on local trains if the LNP wins the next...
Aug 25, 2020NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK MORE CRUCIAL THAN EVER BEFOREWith the COVID-19 pandemic highlighting the importance of science and research to the community, Australia’s annual celebration of...
Aug 25, 2020“ Sing hopeful songs on dismal days “Cranky Lizard speaks… September 2020. “ Winterwood”…A Song by Don Maclean. Victorian and Federal Politicians have been reported as saying...
Aug 24, 2020Staff, patients and visitors to wear PPE in Greater Brisbane hospitalsQueensland Health is today announcing increased utilisation of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in its hospitals impacted by the...
Aug 24, 2020LADIES, LET’S DO LUNCH RETURNS IN SEPTEMBERBeachmere ladies have been enjoying lunch on the first Friday of each month for over five years now. It has been a great way of...
Aug 24, 2020Bribie Island Entry Mural UpdatedEarlier this month the Dale Marsh mural at the entry to Bribie Island was given a much-needed facelift. The work conducted by the Moreton...
Jul 28, 2020Be prepared for a great National Park camping holiday!Attention beach campers and four-wheel drivers – don’t start your holidays without a booking and a permit. Minister for Environment...
Jul 28, 2020Adoption an option for children in long-term careAdoption will be clarified as a genuine option to be considered for vulnerable young Queenslanders under changes to the state’s Child...