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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...
Gloss Magazine Bribie Islander 11th Edition May 24 2019 Issue 88
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...
Bribie Island BEACH REPORT – April-May
Tags: Beach report Bribie Island. Bellara. Banksia Beach. Bongaree. Moreton Bay.
As winter approaches the beach sand will erode making a rough rollercoaster-like ride, so be careful, unsecured objects become airborne. Beach passing road rules...
Bribie Island – Fishing report, tide times – April-May 2019
Tags: Fishing report Bribie Island. Tide Times. Moreton Bay. Caboolture. Beachmere. Sandstone Point. Bellara. Bongaree. Woorim. Banksia Beach
As the weather gets cooler over the next few months expect to see more winter species getting...
Movie reviews – STEPMOM
Tags: Movie reviews. Stepmom. Movies. Films. Latest releases. Netflix
Are you looking for an “enjoy-at-home” film? One that is worth recommending is “Stepmom” currently featuring on Netflix. Premiered many years ago, it is as relevant...
BRIBIE ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB NEWS
The Photography Club members have been busy this month with several activities on the go. Some of our members contributed to an exhibition of their framed photographs which is on display at the Evolve...
PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS – Lesson 6
Tags - Photography lessons. Tutorials.
Back to photography lesson 5
Even though photography is an ART, besides knowing your DSLR camera (and, sometimes, besides knowing your compact one, or, even, your smartphone) you might need some...
Artist of the month – CAROL OYSTON’S ELEMENTS OF BLUE
Tags: Bribie Island artist.
Artist of the Month for May at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, Carol Oyston uses the many destinations to which she travels, and places she has lived as subjects for...
REDCLIFFE VIEWS A BRIBIE PERSPECTIVE
Tags: Art gallery. Bribie Island. Artist. Artwork
Pelicans, pandanus, paperbarks, banksia forests, fish and turtles – these were some of the ‘Bribie Perspective’ art subjects showing at the Old Fire Station Gallery Redcliffe by the...
THE ART OF HEROES
Tags: Bribie Island Art Gallery. Art. Artwork. Artist. Brisbane. Queensland. Military. War
Congratulations CRAIG ROHSE and sponsors Deception Bay RSL with the other Veterans’-owned or operated businesses for bringing together 19 Defence Force Vets in...
History – The STORY of our BRIDGE
Tags: Bribie Island Bridge. History. Historical. Landmarks. Queensland. Australian
With community concern being expressed about building another Bribie Bridge, it is appropriate to remind you about how the existing Bridge came into being 56 years...
Mad Poets Society – May 2019
Tags: Poetry. Poems. Poets
JUST BREATHE
I take it for granted for some it is a matter of life or death.
For me it is my mantra within my head.
I thank God that I did not succeed.
Just...
Australian Wildlife – STRIATED HERON
Tags: Australian Wildlife. Birds. Heron. Native. Queensland. Bribie Island. MIGRATORY BIRDS BAR-TAILED GODWITS
STRIATED HERON
Striated Herons are common to Bribie Island and can be seen near water, in mangroves, and on mudflats. Just recently much to...
LET IT FLOW
Hello, Dear Bribie Islanders, peace to you all! May this new season bring clarity and joy to each one of you on your daily walk. I’m trying to remain positive. Hope seems to flicker...
HOME EQUITY RELEASE FOR THE OVER 60’S
Tags: Money. Financial advice. Equity. Retirement.
Preserving the equity in your home is a very worthwhile objective to provide financial security for you as you age. However, if you are over 60 there may be...
NEW FAMILY NATUROPATH CLINIC FOR BRIBIE
Tags: Bribie Island Naturopath.
With good health and well being a priority for most of us here on Bribie it is good news when a new business in the complimentary health area opens its doors...
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...
HAIL THE OLYMPIAN’S RETURN
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...
EASTER ORCHID SHOW HUGE SUCCESS – Spring Orchid Show to be held in October
Tags: Bribie Island Orchid show. Orchids. Groups and clubs.
Despite the weather, The Bribie Island Orchid Society’s Easter Show has been deemed a great success by the organisers with a record crowd of more than...
DEMOCRACY IS ALIVE AND WELL ON BRIBIE ISLAND
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...
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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 – 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...
The Bribie Winelander – April 2019
Is organic the next big thing in wine production and what exactly does it mean? For a wine to claim it is grown organically it cannot have used any synthetic or artificial chemicals such...
The Bribie Winelander March 2019
Tags: Wine tips and advice. Australian wineries. Red wine. White wine.
We are just about to get the wine show circuit underway for another year and how influenced are you to buy a bottle of...
Featured Articles
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...
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,...
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...
Local Events
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...
What to do in your local community – Its Australia Day!
Tags: Australia Day Events and celebrations. Bribie Island. Moreton Bay. Brisbane
Main Event
Join in the celebrations at the gorgeous Brennan Park, Bribie Island for an easy-going, Aussie time. Australia Day on Bribie Island is free to attend and one the whole family can enjoy.
Live Music
The perfect Australia Day needs live...
FREE HOLIDAY FUN
According to Stephen Khu The Bribie Island Baptist Church is running a free program of fun activities for children and youth at Brennan Park. “In 2019, our program will run from Monday, 7th January until Friday, 11th January, and we’ll be doing something a little different.
Rather than just running...
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...
RUNWAY SUCCESS FOR COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER
From the exquisite to the outrageous, sewers, painters, quilters, woodworkers, jewellery makers, milliners and aspiring...
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...
BRIBIE ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB NEWS
The Photography Club members have been busy this month with several activities on the go....
EASTER ORCHID SHOW HUGE SUCCESS – Spring Orchid Show to be held in October
Tags: Bribie Island Orchid show. Orchids. Groups and clubs.
Despite the weather, The Bribie Island Orchid...
BRIBIE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB – April 2019
Tags: Photography Club. Bribie Island. Moreton Bay. Brisbane.
The theme for our March competition was “Movement”....
HERE’S A SWEET EVENT
The Queensland Beekeepers are holding their annual State Field Day, at Bribie Island State Primary...
Bribie Island BEACH REPORT – April-May
Tags: Beach report Bribie Island. Bellara. Banksia Beach. Bongaree. Moreton Bay.
As winter approaches the beach...
Australian Wildlife – STRIATED HERON
Tags: Australian Wildlife. Birds. Heron. Native. Queensland. Bribie Island. MIGRATORY BIRDS BAR-TAILED GODWITS
STRIATED HERON
Striated Herons are...
HAIL THE OLYMPIAN’S RETURN
Did you recognise the medal festooned young man on our front cover in our Issue...
DEMOCRACY IS ALIVE AND WELL ON BRIBIE ISLAND
Or at least there are the tentative positive signs that a good protest march and...
MUMS TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL
The cooler weather is making for a pleasant change but have a think back a...
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...
NO LAME DUX ON BRIBIE!
No, this is not another story about why the lame duck gets the first chip....
Movie reviews – STEPMOM
Tags: Movie reviews. Stepmom. Movies. Films. Latest releases. Netflix
Are you looking for an “enjoy-at-home” film?...
NOUGAT THE FEARLESS
CELEBRATION RATHER THAN CELEBRITY
When I was a child my hero was a film star, Stewart...
HELLY’S CELEBRITIES OF THE 20TH CENTURY – DR KIT PEDLER
DR KIT PEDLER “THE IMPERFECT GAIAN”
“I have a fire in my belly – a force...
The Bribie Winelander – May 2019
There is a phrase in life known as the Eureka moment or Aha moment when...
THE BRIBIE WINELANDER
Tags: Wine. White. Red. Wineries. Australian. Queensland. Brisbane.
As you may have gathered by now I...
The Bribie Winelander – April 2019
Is organic the next big thing in wine production and what exactly does it mean?...
Laugh Riot April 2019
Tags: Funny jokes. Humour
THREE WISHES “A little old lady was sitting in her rocking chair...
Laugh Riot – March 2019
Tags: Funny jokes. Humour. Riddles
“I used to work at McDonald’s making minimum wage. You know...
LAUGH RIOT – Dec 2019
An Irishman was terribly overweight, so his doctor put him on a diet . “I...