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With the jacaranda blooms giving way to summer's heat in southeast Queensland, it's time to turn our green thumbs toward...
25/11/2025

With the jacaranda blooms giving way to summer's heat in southeast Queensland, it's time to turn our green thumbs towards holiday horticulture. As of late October 2025, you have about eight weeks to nurture those iconic Christmas plants into stunning displays for December 25. Our subtropical climate – warm, humid and occasionally stormy – is ideal for many festive favourites, whether potted on patios or planted in gardens. Drawing from expert sources, here's how to grow poinsettias, Christmas bush, Christmas orchids, Hippeastrum (often called Christmas lilies here) and Norfolk Island pines, ensuring they're at their best for the big day.

By Mole With the jacaranda blooms giving way to summer's heat in southeast Queensland, it's time to turn our green thumbs towards holiday horticulture. As of late October 2025, you have about eight weeks to nurture those iconic Christmas plants into stunning displays for December 25. Our subtropical...

For many women, the later years of life can bring unique challenges with retirement, health concerns, financial insecuri...
25/11/2025

For many women, the later years of life can bring unique challenges with retirement, health concerns, financial insecurity or the loss of partners and close friends. Social isolation can quickly become a reality.

But there’s a way you can stay connected, empowered and supported in the community. The Older Women’s Network (OWN) provides a space where women over 50 can come together in friendship, learn new skills, share stories and advocate for issues that directly affect them. More than just a social group, OWN is a lifeline that helps women navigate the challenges of ageing while celebrating the wealth of experience, wisdom and resilience that older women bring to the community.

By Sheree Hoddinett For many women, the later years of life can bring unique challenges with retirement, health concerns, financial insecurity or the loss of partners and close friends. Social isolation can quickly become a reality. But there’s a way you can stay connected, empowered and supported...

If you have ever met nine-year-old Hudson Magee from Toorbul, chances are you would have been captivated by his cheeky s...
20/11/2025

If you have ever met nine-year-old Hudson Magee from Toorbul, chances are you would have been captivated by his cheeky smile.

But what sets Hudson apart from many other kids his age is that he lives with a condition that greatly affects his everyday life. He was born with a congenital condition called Bilateral Microtia Atresia. This means both of Hudson’s ears have underdeveloped outer ears and absent ear canals which has resulted in a conductive hearing loss which is where sound can’t efficiently travel to the inner ear.

By Sheree Hoddinett If you have ever met nine-year-old Hudson Magee from Toorbul, chances are you would have been captivated by his cheeky smile. But what sets Hudson apart from many other kids his age is that he lives with a condition that greatly affects his everyday life. He was born with a conge...

Motorists travelling along Caboolture-Bribie Island Road will continue to experience changed traffic conditions as major...
18/11/2025

Motorists travelling along Caboolture-Bribie Island Road will continue to experience changed traffic conditions as major upgrades move forward between Old Toorbul Point Road and Volz Road. The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has confirmed that its contractor is actively working to minimise delays and keep the project on track for an early-to-mid 2026 completion.

By Chase Christensen Motorists travelling along Caboolture-Bribie Island Road will continue to experience changed traffic conditions as major upgrades move forward between Old Toorbul Point Road and Volz Road. The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has confirmed that its contractor is acti...

On Saturday October 25, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli and Member for Pumicestone Ariana Doolan joined locals at th...
13/11/2025

On Saturday October 25, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli and Member for Pumicestone Ariana Doolan joined locals at the Beachmere Rugby League Club as the two leaders highlighted their achievement of $153,000 in funding towards lighting upgrades for what Crisafulli described as a “proud little rugby league club”.

By Chase Christensen On Saturday October 25, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli and Member for Pumicestone Ariana Doolan joined locals at the Beachmere Rugby League Club as the two leaders highlighted their achievement of $153,000 in funding towards lighting upgrades for what Crisafulli described a...

When I first heard the words “your blood sugar level is too high, it looks like you have diabetes”, I really had no idea...
11/11/2025

When I first heard the words “your blood sugar level is too high, it looks like you have diabetes”, I really had no idea what it all meant.

What I do know is it’s not a sentence anyone wants to hear, but for more than 1.9 million Australians living with a form of diabetes, it’s a harsh reality. I am one of those 1.9 million Australians. I was diagnosed in 2013 (at the same time I found out I was about to become a mum for the first time and no it wasn’t gestational diabetes.

By Sheree HoddinettWhen I first heard the words “your blood sugar level is too high, it looks like you have diabetes”, I really had no idea what it all meant. What I do know is it’s not a sentence anyone wants to hear, but for more than 1.9 million Australians living with a form of diabetes, i...

Welcome to Issue 122 https://issuu.com/islandandsurrounds/docs/_local_news_island_and_surrounds_issue_122?fr=xKAE9_zMzM...
11/11/2025

Welcome to Issue 122 https://issuu.com/islandandsurrounds/docs/_local_news_island_and_surrounds_issue_122?fr=xKAE9_zMzMw

This issue, our feature story tells a heartwarming story about a brave young nine-year-old from Toorbul who lives with a rare medical condition. And true to our local spirit, the community is coming together to raise awareness and funds for a much-needed operation.

Chase continues to keep us updated on the essential roadworks on Bribie Island Road. While there is no completion date in sight, it’s important to stick to the speed limits while this upgrade from two to four lanes is in progress.

On October 14, Caboolture Hospital officially opened its new Neonatal Unit (NNU), expanding the footprint of the previous facility to provide specialist care for unwell and premature babies.

On Demand Transport is coming to Bribie Island! Inside you will read how it will work in our community. This transport option will be able to reach our residents in places that do not have transport services in their area.

We again have another update regarding the Bribie bridge and how new surveys will impact us in the coming months

As usual, we cover a wide variety of local issues, while showcasing our local businesses. It is our local businesses who make this publication possible, so please support them.

Until next month.

Warm regards,

Belinda

Local Community Newspaper

The Bribie Tigers Under 8 White team has achieved something rare in junior football, two full seasons without a single l...
05/11/2025

The Bribie Tigers Under 8 White team has achieved something rare in junior football, two full seasons without a single loss. Their journey has been about more than just winning games. It’s been a story of community, teamwork and the joy of the sport.
Beginning back in February 2024, a father walked into the Tigers clubhouse with a simple goal: to register his son for the season. When he discovered there was no coach for the Under 8 Whites, he volunteered to step in. That decision made out of goodwill, became the catalyst for something extraordinary. Two years later, that choice has led to back-to-back undefeated campaigns.

By Chase Christensen The Bribie Tigers Under 8 White team has achieved something rare in junior football, two full seasons without a single loss. Their journey has been about more than just winning games. It’s been a story of community, teamwork and the joy of the sport. Beginning back in February...

A shared passion for crochet between two sisters has grown into a vibrant community initiative called the North Brisbane...
01/11/2025

A shared passion for crochet between two sisters has grown into a vibrant community initiative called the North Brisbane Yarn Angels.

Founded by Kristi and her sister Kaile, the group’s story all started with a humble post on a local community page.

By Sheree Hoddinett A shared passion for crochet between two sisters has grown into a vibrant community initiative called the North Brisbane Yarn Angels. Founded by Kristi and her sister Kaile, the group’s story all started with a humble post on a local community page. “My sister Kaile and I lov...

Over the past four weeks, sailing conditions on our Thursday afternoon race days have been mostly fine with light breeze...
28/10/2025

Over the past four weeks, sailing conditions on our Thursday afternoon race days have been mostly fine with light breezes. Week 2 was cancelled as there was no breeze on the water. About seven are turning up to try their luck.

Our monthly medal winner, Roy, was presented with his medal at the Harmony Park barbecue, held adjacent to the canal where the racing takes place. This social event occurs on the first Thursday of the month. Congratulations Roy.

Over the past four weeks, sailing conditions on our Thursday afternoon race days have been mostly fine with light breezes. Week 2 was cancelled as there was no breeze on the water. About seven are turning up to try their luck. Our monthly medal winner, Roy, was presented with his medal at the Harmon...

As the first whispers of summer tease Queensland's southeast coast, the waters around Bribie Island, the sheltered embra...
22/10/2025

As the first whispers of summer tease Queensland's southeast coast, the waters around Bribie Island, the sheltered embrace of Pumicestone Passage and the expansive playground of offshore Moreton Bay are alive with action. With warming temperatures and the tail end of spring tides stirring the shallows, anglers report solid bites across the board. Whether you're casting from the sandbanks, drifting creek mouths or chasing pelagics beyond the bar, October promises a mix of inshore staples and offshore thrillers. Here's the lowdown on what's hot, where to target them and how to hook up - based on the latest reports from local charter crews and shore-based enthusiasts.

As the first whispers of summer tease Queensland's southeast coast, the waters around Bribie Island, the sheltered embrace of Pumicestone Passage and the expansive playground of offshore Moreton Bay are alive with action. With warming temperatures and the tail end of spring tides stirring the shallo...

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