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    • Jun 28

    RAMBLINGS

    I first met Bribie Island’s Heinrich van Rensburg, a couple of weeks ago through my dear Dalmatian, Bertie. But let’s get the background...
    • Jun 28

    Now is the time for some serious discussion

    An Australian Constitution based upon Race We can no longer pretend that the problems do not exist, for they do. We can no longer pretend...
    Gardening
    • Jun 28

    Gardening

    Hi Gardeners, At last, we are seeing that big yellow ball in the sky. Let’s hope it sticks around to dry things out! On the weekend,...
    WINTER HAS FINALLY ARRIVED
    • Jun 28

    WINTER HAS FINALLY ARRIVED

    This glorious winter weather has brought some really good days of light westerly winds. These winds have cleared up the water quality,...
    Flushing your Outboard
    • Jun 28

    Flushing your Outboard

    Flushing your Outboard or Stern Drive with fresh water will extend its working life and greatly reduce maintenance costs. It is...
    • Jun 28

    Flying too close to the Sun…

    Cranky Lizard has many friends in the reptile world and in the human world. This is a direct result of the endearing nature of the Lizard...
    Toorbul and Donnybrook Seniors Club News
    • Jun 28

    Toorbul and Donnybrook Seniors Club News

    The Annual General Meeting of the Toorbul and Donnybrook Seniors Club was held on 1st June. There was a good roll up of members, and the...
    • Jun 28

    Bribie Island Probus Club

    If you would like to mingle with people of your own age, who have similar interests to yours, you might like to join one of Bribie...
    The Bribie Ukulele Jam
    • Jun 28

    The Bribie Ukulele Jam

    Story and pictures by  Alistair Gray Ukulele players at the Bribie Jam Wow!  Ninety-odd Ukuleles, all played in unison.  What a sound! ...
    Feeling the need to gather Cubing Speed
    • Jun 28

    Feeling the need to gather Cubing Speed

    By Sheree Hoddinett For Charlie Eggins having fast hands, nimble fingers and being able to think quickly are his official tools of trade....
    Don’t miss the Fun, Fireworks and Festivities at the Pine Rivers Show
    • Jun 28

    Don’t miss the Fun, Fireworks and Festivities at the Pine Rivers Show

    By Sheree Hoddinett It’s showtime! Behind the scenes of the upcoming Pine Rivers Show, you’ll find Gwen Wiringa hard at work. She has...
    Noelene Gorman – A life full of music and showbiz
    • Jun 28

    Noelene Gorman – A life full of music and showbiz

    Story by Alistair Gray Pictures kindly provided by Noelene Gorman Long-time Bribie resident Noelene Gorman (stage name: Noelene Rich),...
    • Jun 28

    A change in direction for Judy and Chalon

    By Sheree Hoddinett Judy Moore and Chalon Lee’s retired life on Bribie is a far cry from the humanitarian aid work they were once a part...
    • Jun 28

    Community benefit from goodwill of ‘Good People’

    By Sheree Hoddinett When it comes to helping others in the community, Mark Scott doesn’t even think twice. As the founder of ‘Good...
    Gas leak excitement in Bellara
    • Jun 28

    Gas leak excitement in Bellara

    Story Alistair Gray Here is the spectacular but safe, controlled gas burn-off by the local Bribie Fire Crew. Picture provided by Captain...
    Coming to terms with a Devastating Diagnosis
    • Jun 28

    Coming to terms with a Devastating Diagnosis

    By Sheree Hoddinett A cheeky smile, beautiful brown eyes framed by long eyelashes and a head full of crazy curls, Malakai Carmichael is...
    FABULOUS ART BEACHMERE
    • Jun 28

    FABULOUS ART BEACHMERE

    Following overwhelming demand ‘Fabulous Art Beachmere’, returns as an annual event this year. Once held every two years, FAB will again...
    ‘Happening’ at the Hub
    • Jun 28

    ‘Happening’ at the Hub

    Beachmere is again ‘punching above its weight’ with Sonny from the Brisbane’s’ Jazz Club headlining their next ‘Happening’ at the Hub....
    • May 31

    Hello Readers and Welcome to Issue 77. 

    I don’t know about you, but I’m relieved the Federal election is now over. In this Issue we have a variety of great articles.  We have a...
    Crossword Solution
    • May 31

    Crossword Solution

    Sudoku
    • May 31

    Sudoku

    Results for Bribie Island Women’s Golf
    • May 31

    Results for Bribie Island Women’s Golf

    22 April to 19 May 2022 26/4/22 Women’s Single Stableford Patron's Bowl/Order of Merit/N & S Hudda Trophy Rd 1 Unfortunately rain stopped...
    Ramblings
    • May 31

    Ramblings

    Sometimes life deals a rotten card to some. Zak Bowers was born with an acquired brain injury which would seriously affect his future...
    • May 31

    Generational Change: Fundamental to the Human Story

    My comments are about human beings and the passage of time, which brings about generational change. On these pages, I shall not and never...
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