The Westerner

18/07/2022

Congratulations to former Pine Rivers State High School student and Wantima Country Club star, Cameron Smith, who has won the prestigious British Open golf tournament!

MAJOR WINNER

Congratulations to Pine Rivers Class of 2010, Cameron Smith who, overnight won the 150th British Open (one of golf’s 4 majors) at the home of golf - St. Andrews.

Cam started the final round 4 shots behind the leaders and produced “one of the greatest finals rounds in majors history” to win his first major.

He becomes the first Aussie to win a major since 2015 and the first to win The Open since Greg Norman in 1993.
A tremendous achievement, Cameron.

05/05/2022

15/02/2022

Vale Melva Welch OAM, a great historian and a trusted source of local knowledge.

Our local community of The Hills District and Samford Valley has lost an extraordinary lady who has given us a wealth of knowledge of our history. Melva Welch of Arana Hills sadly passed away on 31st January. During the past 30 years or so, local history enquirers visiting the Samford Museum, along....

11/01/2021

Winifred turned 100 today but due to the COVID-19 lockdown in Brisbane her family couldn't visit Carinity Brookfield Green aged care for her birthday party.

To help her celebrate please wish Winifred a happy birthday and share this post on behalf of her friends at Carinity Brookfield Green!


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19/12/2019

Moreton Bay Mayor Allan Sutherland is granted bail ahead of a court appearance over two charges of misconduct in public office. The charges are the result of an investigation by Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission.

20/06/2017

Do you miss 'The Westerner' newspaper's 'Reel Time' movie reviews? They are now online! Like the 'Reel Time Australia' page on Facebook, at: https://www.facebook.com/ReelTimeAustralia/

Movie reviews since 2004!

31/12/2016

A not-for-profit group, dedicated to improving welfare standards and finding new homes for surrendered equines, has taken delivery of two new horses.

Samford-based animal welfare organisation Equine Action Queensland is celebrating a milestone. The not-for-profit group, dedicated to improving welfare standards and finding new homes for surrendered equines, has taken delivery of two new horses. Eighteen-year-old mini...

30/12/2016

People wanting to see photos of ancestors who served in the First World War can do so thanks to 21st century technology. Digital portraits of around half of the soldiers from Queensland who served in...

29/12/2016

Warner and Ferny Hills women are set to make a mark on the fashion world after recently graduating from the Queensland University of Technology with Fine Arts degrees in fashion.

Alexandra Stokes and Isabel Byram have had a taste of the fashion scene abroad, and now want their own designs to have a global impact. They are set to make a mark on the fashion...

28/12/2016

The Westerner sends its thoughts and condolences to the family and friends of Paul Dobbins, who lost his battle with brain cancer on 21 December. The Warner man raised more than $10,000 to support cancer charities. A funeral service will be held at Nudgee College tomorrow at 10am, followed by a wake at Eatons Hill Hotel.

Despite having twice been diagnosed with brain cancer, Paul Dobbins has raised more than $10,000 to support cancer charities. Seven years ago he was diagnosed with level four Glioblastoma Multiforme cancer – a brain tumour...