Beachmere & Surrounds

8 July 2026

Motorsport waits for green light or red flag

THE fate of the controversial Moreton Motorsport Park proposal at Beachmere now rests with the State Government after a heated community consultation process drew to a close on June 25. Member for Pumicestone, Ariana Doolan, said the Department of St...

27 June 2026

Going from manuscript to a published author

By Animal Dreaming Publishing Why do we, as humans, feel the need to record our lives, our discoveries, and our achievements? Why do we leave written accounts of our experiences and preserve our stories for future generations? From our ancestors, who...

27 June 2026

Ningi’s hidden treasure spot

From vintage treasures and quirky collectables to lush plants and fragrant oils, Ningi Emporium and Hippy Shop continues to offer shoppers a unique retail experience unlike anywhere else in the region. Located at 7 Regina Avenue, the colourful local ...

26 June 2026

Surf, stories and service

Two Beachmere residents have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, with Karen Wallwork and Colin Schulz each receiving a Medal of the Order of Australia for decades of service to their communities. Ms Wallwork was honoured for her serv...

24 June 2026

Rally against the raceway

State Member for Pumicestone, Ariana Doolan, said community concerns about the proposed Moreton Motorsport Park deserved to be properly considered, after more than 200 Beachmere residents rallied against the development on Sunday, June 21. The protes...

18 June 2026

Corbet promises consultation

Proponents of the proposed Moreton Motorsport Park have pledged further consultation with Beachmere residents as debate over the controversial development continues ahead of the June 25 submission deadline. Corbet’s Group General Manager, Andrew Corb...

10 June 2026

Motorsport Park splits community

Beachmere and surrounding residents have been granted an additional 10 business days to have their say on the proposed Moreton Motorsport Park, following a surge of community concern at a highly charged public meeting last week. The consultation peri...

30 May 2026

From small takeaway to community favourite

A small Beachmere takeaway shop has rapidly grown into one of the community’s most recognisable local businesses, with its owners now planning a second venture less than a year after taking over the store. When Ryan and Rachael Hincksman took over Be...

30 May 2026

Turtle nesting season brings hope to Moreton

Six of the world’s seven species of marine turtle have been recorded in Moreton Bay and this season there were 26 loggerhead turtle nests recorded on Bribie Island within the Moreton Bay boundary. Rising sand temperatures due to climate change are ma...