The Bribie Islander | A Community Magazine for Local People

Welcome, Edition 275 Out Now!

Bribie has been busy again showing off its natural beauty, creative talent and community spirit, while giving us plenty to fill these pages.

The 2026 Bribie Island Nature Festival was a roaring success. Locals and visitors gathered across Yarun to celebrate our extraordinary biodiversity, culture and natural heritage. It was a joyful reminder that we live somewhere pretty special, and that looking after it is everyone’s job.

The clever members at Bribie and District Woodcrafters are also preparing for their 2026 Annual Exhibition and Competition. This year’s theme is “Timber Time,” so expect imagination, craftsmanship and beautiful woodwork.

We are also welcoming two new columns: News Flush by Ben from Bribie Island Plumbing & Drainage and Surviving Bribie by the Bribie Mudcrab. One promises practical advice with a plumbing twist; the other brings life on Bribie from a rather more sideways perspective. Expect local knowledge, plenty of character and a few laughs along the way.

There is good news at Woorim Beach too, with a $3.8 million upgrade at Bluey and Jean Piva Park delivering accessible amenities and a Changing Places facility. It is a serious investment with a simple goal: helping more people enjoy one of Bribie’s favourite coastal spots. It has been a pleasure bringing Edition 275 together, and I hope you enjoy every page. As always, shop local, be kind and look out for one another.

Until next time,

Take care, stay safe,
Cherrie Wilson
Editor