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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 $2 per ticket or $5 for 3, passersby have been...
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 female paid a visit to Buckley’s hole. I have only...
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 water slowly making its way to the Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre...
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 on the footpath and proceeded to dump 2 filthy, urine-soaked...
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 me happiness just weren’t sparking as they would do normally...
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 France, towards the end of the 19th century. It was...
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 the Bribie Island State Primary School where her students from...
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 gathering at Wamuran saw 43 bikes and numerous cars departing...
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 beach is particularly well known for its well protected, safe,...
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 on Bribie Island. Covering charities, organisations, places, children’s activities, arts...
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 a fourteen-year-old boy named John Smith, played by Marcel Ruiz....
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 will be on Friday 31st May (5 – 7 pm)...
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 the 1st ever British F1 driver to win his home...
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 this violence will not be tolerated. On Thursday, a representative...
History – Welcome to Bribie
Tags: History. Bribie Island. Historical. Moreton Bay. Brisbane. Queensland. Australia
There has been some community discussion in recent weeks about replacement of the large “WELCOME to BRIBIE” mural, seen as you reach the island. This is one of the longstanding iconic images of Bribie, along...
Bribie Wildlife – LITTLE CORELLA (CACATUA SANGUINE)
Tags: Wildlife. Corella. Birds. Nature. Native. Parrots. Bribie Island. Brisbane. Queensland. Australian.
Every resident on Bribie Island I am sure would be familiar with the Little Corella which populates the Island in large noisy flocks. They are mainly to be found in residential neighbourhoods and...
WHOSE IDEA WAS IT TO BUY A CAFE? PART 3 – THE END
After my last article, I talked about the experiences of owning and running a cafe from scratch with zero experience in the hospitality industry. It has been a real eyeopener I can tell you! We have now sold the cafe to Aaron and his...
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. but very little mention is made of some of the...
DO IT ONCE – DO IT WELL!
Tags: Rotary Club Queensland. Brisbane. Bribie Island.
Rotary’s Pride of Workmanship (PoW) program is a Rotary vocational service project which started in Pennant Hills, Australia in 1975. The program allows managers in local communities to help employees achieve the goal of job satisfaction and publicly...
EDUCATION EMPOWERS TIARNAH FOR COMMUNITY CHANGE
A Woorim resident passionate about the power of education to assist communities locally and globally has graduated with a USC Master of International Development. Tiarnah Hamlin, 23, is already adding the skills and knowledge from her latest two-year degree to her previous four-year USC...
WALK WITH US AND DIABETES DASH DAY A HUGE SUCCESS
Tags: Diabetes Dash. Diabetes Fundraiser. Bribie Island. Brisbane. Queensland
A big thank you to all of our Runners and Walkers from around the community who took part in the third Walk with Us – Diabetes Dash on Sunday 28th April. A beautiful morning for all...
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...
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 and do on Bribie Island. Covering charities, organisations, places, children’s...
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 are the same as for any other road. Stick to...
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 caught throughout the passage and Moreton Bay area. Jew, snapper,...
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 today as it was when released. With a stellar cast,...
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 Café. These photos are for sale till the 5th of...
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 technical know-how. This tutorial has no aim other than to...
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 her paintings. Her exhibition, therefore, features, among others, pictures of...
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 Bribie CAP artists, based at the Community Arts Centre. Co-ordinators...
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 their magnificent Inaugural Veterans Art Exhibition. Bribie Island Community Arts...
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 ago, and some of the social issues that resulted from...
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 breathe Just Breathe tattooed on my wrist.
Permanent reminder. I do...
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 my surprise, I saw a juvenile standing on the sand...
