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Event – TOP SPEAKERS AT QUEENSLAND GARDEN EXPO
A full line up of speakers will keep the expected crowd of 40,000 busy according to the spokesperson for the show’s organisers. Whether it is bees or bromeliads, composting or camellias, the Queensland Garden...
MARKETPLACE, NINGI
A new initiative by the Sandstone Point Lions is MarketPlace. MarketPlace is a community market held on the first Saturday of every month at the Hall Grounds, Bribie Island Road in the centre of...
ABBEY MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL 2019
Tags: Caboolture medieval festival Brisbane Moreton Bay.
Step into a Medieval World and Cure Post-Game of Thrones Blues at Abbeystowe. This year marks the 30th anniversary for Caboolture’s Abbey Medieval Festival, which provides an authentic medieval...
Gloss Magazine Bribie Islander 13th Edition June 21 2019 Issue 90
The Bribie Islander Magazine
Get all your community news and information. Bribie Islands only community gloss magazine NOW EVERY TWO WEEKS! – Articles on boating, camping, fishing, life, drama, travel destinations, sports and what to...
THE BRIBIE ISLANDER EXCLUSIVE PELICAN UPDATE!
Pelican perches to be installed on Bribie Island Bridge
Five pelican roosting platforms will be installed on the Bribie Island Bridge following community feedback.
Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said Bribie Island residents had...
MORETON BAY HISTORY SEMINAR
Tags: Bribie Island History. Queensland. Brisbane. Moreton Bay. Images. Historical
The Third annual Moreton Bay History Seminar was held at North Lakes a few weeks ago attended by representatives of many regional History Societies and...
MARKET RAFFLE SUPPORTS AUSSIE STUDENTS
You’ve probably been roped in by big smiles from the Bribie VIEW members at the local markets lately. An eye-catching child’s quilt and Miss Piggy doll have entranced children and grandmothers alike and at...
Bribie Island Wildlife – AUSTRALASIAN SHOVELER
Tags: Wildlife. Native. Birds. Ducks. Australian. Bribie Island. Queensland. Moreton Bay. AUSTRALASIAN SHOVELER
Only very occasionally will you see Australian Shovelers on Bribie Island but during the first few weeks of May two males and a...
WHERE ARE OUR PELICANS?
Tags: Bribie Island pelicans.
Recently there has been quite a reduction in our Pelican population on Bribie Island. Where are they going? Will they come back? In central Australia, there is a huge mass of...
BUSY FINGERS – May 2019
Tags: Second-hand Store. Used clothing, books. Charity. Not for Profit
RUBBISH DUMPING
I just can’t understand these lazy people who continue to use us as a dumping ground. At approximately 1.30 am, a person drove up...
THE PURSUIT OF PEACE
A few Wednesdays ago I woke up in a terrible mood. I can’t remember the specific reason why, but I do remember feeling overall a dull shade of grey. My usual things that bring...
The bribie Winelander May 2019
If you want to see the colour drain from a winemaker’s face just mention the word Phylloxera, this is an aphid-like root louse that destroys grapevines and devastated over 70% of Europe’s vineyards, notably...
BRIBIE LIONS FUND PREPS’ HEARING TEST
Tags: Bribie Island Lions Club. hearing tests.
It is very important to identify hearing problems before a child starts school,” says Rosita Chan, Clinical Educator from the University of Queensland Health and Rehabilitation Clinics, at...
RIDE FOR RED SUCCESS NOT DAMPENED BY RAIN
A very wet Saturday did not deter the Gronks Social Riders club from running their Third Annual Ride for Red raising much-needed funds to support Cancer Council Queensland in their quest to cure cancer.
The...
The Bribie Island Surf Club
Tags: Surf Club. Bribie Island. Moreton Bay. Brisbane. Queensland
FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY
Bribie Island Surf Club is located on the Eastern Side of the island and is the closest surf beach to Brisbane. Woorim...
Gloss Magazine Bribie Islander 12th Edition June 7 2019 Issue 89
The Bribie Islander Magazine
Get all your community news and information Bribie’s only community gloss magazine NOW EVERY TWO WEEKS! – Articles on boating, camping, fishing, life, drama, travel destinations, sports and what to see and do...
MOVIE REVIEW – Breakthrough
Survival against the odds; a medical miracle never before was seen…Both have been used to describe the events depicted in this film. Based on a true story, this film tells the remarkable story of...
ITA – INSPIRATION THROUGH ART ANNUAL EXHIBITION
Tags: Artist. Art gallery. Bribie Island. Moreton Bay. Brisbane. Queensland. Australia
ITA’s Annual Exhibition will be held in the Matthew Flinders Gallery, Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach. The Official Opening...
HELLY’S CELEBRITIES OF THE 20TH CENTURY – Stirling Moss
Tags: Celebrities. Actors. Famous People. Stirling Moss
Widely described as the greatest Formula 1 racing driver of all time, Stirling Moss, in spite of winning 212 races, 16 of them being Grands Prix and being...
FLORAL TRIBUTE FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Each May, Queensland marks Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, themed ‘Domestic and Family Violence - Not Now Not Ever’, to raise community awareness of the issue and to send a clear message that...
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Bribie Island Fishing
Bribie Island – Fishing report, tide times – April-May 2019
Tags: Fishing report Bribie Island. Tide Times. Moreton Bay....
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The Bribie Winelander
The bribie Winelander May 2019
If you want to see the colour drain from a winemaker’s face just mention the word Phylloxera, this is an aphid-like root louse that destroys grapevines and devastated over 70% of Europe’s vineyards, notably...
The Bribie Winelander – May 2019
Tags: Wine. Wineries. White. Red
When thinking about many of the great wines Australian winemakers have made over the last two hundred years we tend to think of companies such as Penfolds, Yalumba, Orlando, etc....
The Bribie Winelander – May 2019
There is a phrase in life known as the Eureka moment or Aha moment when one has a sudden understanding of a previously incomprehensible problem or concept. I want you to imagine for one...
THE BRIBIE WINELANDER
Tags: Wine. White. Red. Wineries. Australian. Queensland. Brisbane.
As you may have gathered by now I enjoy a wine lifestyle, I have spent the last forty years or so making a living either standing in...
Featured Articles
Tags: Caboolture medieval festival Brisbane Moreton Bay.
Step into a Medieval World and Cure Post-Game of Thrones Blues at Abbeystowe. This year marks the 30th anniversary for Caboolture’s Abbey Medieval Festival, which provides an authentic medieval...
Pelican perches to be installed on Bribie Island Bridge
Five pelican roosting platforms will be installed on the Bribie Island Bridge following community feedback.
Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said Bribie Island residents had...
Did you recognise the medal festooned young man on our front cover in our Issue 86 Magazine?
No? Well if you have driven across the Bribie Island bridge and glanced at the magnificent Dale Marsh...
Or at least there are the tentative positive signs that a good protest march and some vigorous lobbying by our local politicians may have had an effect on our Mary Street Tower of Power...
The cooler weather is making for a pleasant change but have a think back a few months ago and remember when we had day after day of mid- 30-degree temperatures. Even our beautiful Island...
Local Events
Event – TOP SPEAKERS AT QUEENSLAND GARDEN EXPO
A full line up of speakers will keep the expected crowd of 40,000 busy according to the spokesperson for the show’s organisers. Whether it is bees or bromeliads, composting or camellias, the Queensland Garden Expo will have something for everyone when it opens for its 35th year on 12...
MARKETPLACE, NINGI
A new initiative by the Sandstone Point Lions is MarketPlace. MarketPlace is a community market held on the first Saturday of every month at the Hall Grounds, Bribie Island Road in the centre of Ningi. The next MarketPlace is on Saturday, 6 July - 7 am to 12 noon...
ABBEY MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL 2019
Tags: Caboolture medieval festival Brisbane Moreton Bay.
Step into a Medieval World and Cure Post-Game of Thrones Blues at Abbeystowe. This year marks the 30th anniversary for Caboolture’s Abbey Medieval Festival, which provides an authentic medieval experience for families and Westeros junkies alike. The most recognised element of the Abbey Medieval...
HERE’S A SWEET EVENT
The Queensland Beekeepers are holding their annual State Field Day, at Bribie Island State Primary School, 31-63 First Avenue, Bribie Island, on Saturday 1 June 2019. Gates will be open from 9 am to 3 pm. Entry cost is $5 per adult, and children when accompanied by an adult,...
MUMS TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL
The cooler weather is making for a pleasant change but have a think back a few months ago and remember when we had day after day of mid- 30-degree temperatures. Even our beautiful Island paradise wasn’t spared this last Summer’s blistering heatwave conditions.
Featured image(top): 1st Prize
Well if you are a...
DO YOU LOVE A GOOD FOSSICK?
On May 18th, most of us will be fossicking for our next “national treasure” so if you are out and about already, you may like to continue to the Uniting Church in Webster Street, Bongaree and join us at the Annual “Trash and Treasure Trove” from 8 am to...
ROLL UP, ROLL UP THE GREATEST SHOWMAN IS IN TOWN
It’s the one-off opportunity to spend a night under the stars with Hollywood superstars Hugh Jackman and Michelle Williams. The Greatest Showman is coming to Bribie Island Saturday, 25 May (rescheduled from 4th May) and Councillor for Division 1 Brooke Savige promises Brennan Park will be transformed into a starlight...
Art display – 23rd March at the Matthew Flinders Gallery
Tags: Artwork. Artists. Art gallery. Art competition. Bribie Island. Moreton Bay
YES BUT IS IT ART?
Fur and feathers are flying as invited artists glue, stitch, paint, and recycle found objects to create fantastic costumes. Called “wearable art” the results will be paraded on the catwalk at a stunning one-off event...
ITA – INSPIRATION THROUGH ART ANNUAL EXHIBITION
Tags: Artist. Art gallery. Bribie Island. Moreton Bay. Brisbane. Queensland. Australia
ITA’s Annual Exhibition will be...
REDCLIFFE VIEWS A BRIBIE PERSPECTIVE
Tags: Art gallery. Bribie Island. Artist. Artwork
Pelicans, pandanus, paperbarks, banksia forests, fish and turtles –...
THE ART OF HEROES
Tags: Bribie Island Art Gallery. Art. Artwork. Artist. Brisbane. Queensland. Military. War
Congratulations CRAIG ROHSE and...
HOME EQUITY RELEASE FOR THE OVER 60’S
Tags: Money. Financial advice. Equity. Retirement.
Preserving the equity in your home is a very worthwhile...
NEW FAMILY NATUROPATH CLINIC FOR BRIBIE
Tags: Bribie Island Naturopath.
With good health and well being a priority for most of us...
WHOSE IDEA WAS IT TO BUY A CAFE?
I’m not sure if you remember or even read the article I wrote late last...
MARKET RAFFLE SUPPORTS AUSSIE STUDENTS
You’ve probably been roped in by big smiles from the Bribie VIEW members at the...
The Bribie Island Surf Club
Tags: Surf Club. Bribie Island. Moreton Bay. Brisbane. Queensland
FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY
Bribie Island Surf...
BRIBIE ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB NEWS
The Photography Club members have been busy this month with several activities on the go....
Event – TOP SPEAKERS AT QUEENSLAND GARDEN EXPO
A full line up of speakers will keep the expected crowd of 40,000 busy according...
MARKETPLACE, NINGI
A new initiative by the Sandstone Point Lions is MarketPlace. MarketPlace is a community market...
ABBEY MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL 2019
Tags: Caboolture medieval festival Brisbane Moreton Bay.
Step into a Medieval World and Cure Post-Game of Thrones...
ABBEY MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL 2019
Tags: Caboolture medieval festival Brisbane Moreton Bay.
Step into a Medieval World and Cure Post-Game of Thrones...
THE BRIBIE ISLANDER EXCLUSIVE PELICAN UPDATE!
Pelican perches to be installed on Bribie Island Bridge
Five pelican roosting platforms will be installed...
HAIL THE OLYMPIAN’S RETURN
Did you recognise the medal festooned young man on our front cover in our Issue...
EDUCATION EMPOWERS TIARNAH FOR COMMUNITY CHANGE
A Woorim resident passionate about the power of education to assist communities locally and globally...
SCHOOL CAPTAINS UPHOLD TRADITION
The class of 2019 Senior Investiture ceremony was held on the 15th February this year....
A SPECIAL BENCH
There is no doubt that each and every one of us has experienced a time...
MOVIE REVIEW – Breakthrough
Survival against the odds; a medical miracle never before was seen…Both have been used to...
HELLY’S CELEBRITIES OF THE 20TH CENTURY – Stirling Moss
Tags: Celebrities. Actors. Famous People. Stirling Moss
Widely described as the greatest Formula 1 racing driver...
Movie reviews – STEPMOM
Tags: Movie reviews. Stepmom. Movies. Films. Latest releases. Netflix
Are you looking for an “enjoy-at-home” film?...