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    BEACHMERE COMMUNITY BANK INFORMATION NIGHT
    • May 5, 2018

    BEACHMERE COMMUNITY BANK INFORMATION NIGHT

    The Beachmere Community Bank Project Steering Committee is hosting an Information Night on Monday 11 June for those who would like to...
    BEACHMERE ASSIST- NEW TEAM AND NEW NUMBER
    • May 5, 2018

    BEACHMERE ASSIST- NEW TEAM AND NEW NUMBER

    Beachmere Assist has a new team of Co-ordinators and a new dedicated contact number. Since it started late last year this local advocacy...
    • May 5, 2018

    Applications open for 2018 NCWQ Moreton Bay bursary

    Applications are open for the National Council of Women of Queensland (NCWQ) and Moreton Bay Regional Council’s $1,000 study grant. The...
    A step in the right direction
    • May 5, 2018

    A step in the right direction

    In Australia, cervical cancer is in the top twenty causes of death, affecting many Australian women. This specific type of cancer affects...
    World Day of Social Justice 20th of February 2018
    • Feb 17, 2018

    World Day of Social Justice 20th of February 2018

    By Amelia Strazdins On the fourteenth of February, the world gathers to celebrate their love for their partners and many spend inordinate...
    • Feb 17, 2018

    Where’s Anna!!!!

    It’s been nearly 70 days since Anna has been missing. On the 6th of February it was Ranee’s (Anna) Birthday and her children Jen & Greg...
    • Feb 17, 2018

    Upgrade to begin on Bongaree Jetty

    Moreton Bay Regional Council will begin works on the first week of February on the Bongaree Jetty upgrade. Division 1 Councillor Brooke...
    • Feb 17, 2018

    SOCIALISM’S TORTURED THINKING…

    By Staff Writer : Harvey Fewings. As the travelling road show, that is the current, left wing, Victorian Government, rolls into its third...
    • Feb 17, 2018

    Share of $100K up for grabs to celebrate Qld Seniors Week

    The State Government is reminding community organisations and local councils that they will soon be able to apply for a subsidy of up to...
    • Feb 17, 2018

    Register your event for Small Business Week 2018

    Registrations are now open for small businesses looking to host an event for Queensland Small Business Week 2018 (QSBW) being held from...
    • Feb 17, 2018

    Queensland scientists and artists recognised in Australia Day awards for 2018.

    Leading scientists and artists were among a group of more than 100 Queenslanders recognised in 2018 Australia Day Honours List. Minister...
    • Feb 17, 2018

    Queensland Rail’s newest recruits begin driver training school

    Transport Minister Mark Bailey today welcomed the next cohort of Queensland Rail trainee drivers on their first day of training. Mr...
    • Feb 17, 2018

    Queensland motorists win as confusing fuel prices come down

    New laws mean that from the 31st of January, Queensland motorists won’t pay more than the fuel prices they see. Energy Minister Dr...
    Medicrew Outreach Clinic             Now Open in Toorbul!!!
    • Feb 17, 2018

    Medicrew Outreach Clinic  Now Open in Toorbul!!!

    The Local Toorbul community showed up to support the grand opening of the Medicrew Toorbul Outreach Clinic on Tuesday 23rd of January for...
    Free training program to continue for the long term unemployed due to renewed funding
    • Feb 17, 2018

    Free training program to continue for the long term unemployed due to renewed funding

    Caboolture based community group has secured continued funding to offer Certificate II in Retail courses to those struggling to gain...
    • Feb 17, 2018

    Bullying research shows need for national response to tackle complex issue

    A survey of Australian kids showing that more than half (52%) who admitted they engaged in potentially cyberbullying behaviour believed...
    Bribie Island Garden Club Donates Much Needed Funds To 2-Year-Old Dylan for Her Walker.
    • Feb 17, 2018

    Bribie Island Garden Club Donates Much Needed Funds To 2-Year-Old Dylan for Her Walker.

    Bribie Island Garden Club have a wishing well each year of which the members donated $1,600 in the past 2 years. For the past 2 years...
    Beachmere Community Bank® Gaining Ground
    • Feb 17, 2018

    Beachmere Community Bank® Gaining Ground

    Beachmere may only be a small village, sometimes hidden, sometimes forgotten, but it has shown itself to have true community spirit on...
    Beachmere Cleans Up
    • Feb 17, 2018

    Beachmere Cleans Up

    Beachmere Area Network Group is looking to increase the number of teams to volunteer on Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, 4 March. Last...
    Beachmere Bowls Club Off and Bowling
    • Feb 17, 2018

    Beachmere Bowls Club Off and Bowling

    Beachmere Community Lawn Bowls Club kicked off its new year with a game of 2,4,2 pairs. The morning was a little warm, but several...
    Beachmere Assist Opens Its Doors
    • Feb 17, 2018

    Beachmere Assist Opens Its Doors

    Beachmere Assist has opened its doors to help Beachmere locals connect to a variety of services and advice. Beachmere local, Robyn...
    Australia Day 2018
    • Feb 17, 2018

    Australia Day 2018

    A tradition first observed 25 years ago was again followed this year when 31 neighbours from Bongaree’s Allamanda Drive and Azalea Avenue...
    ABBEY MUSEUM GETS SUPPORT FOR EXCITING NEW PROJECT
    • Feb 16, 2018

    ABBEY MUSEUM GETS SUPPORT FOR EXCITING NEW PROJECT

    In the latter half of 2017, the Abbey Museum sought assistance from the Federal Member for Longman, Susan Lamb MP, in lobbying the...
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