Beachmere & Surrounds

29 August 2026

Events to unite Beachmere

A NEW community group formed in direct response to divisions surrounding the proposed Moreton Bay Motorsport Park is hoping a renewed calendar of events can help bring Beachmere residents back together. Beachmere Village Events Inc was incorporated t...

29 August 2026

Local young artists set to take centre stage at Next Gen awards

MORE than 190 artworks by some of Moreton Bay’s youngest creatives will be celebrated this weekend as the Next Generation Art Prize marks its ninth year at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre. The exhibition, featuring works by artists aged 7 to ...

29 August 2026

Two charged after dangerous driving incident in Ningi

Police have charged a man and a woman following investigations into dangerous driving offences at Ningi on August 12. At approximately 11pm, police received multiple reports of a white Holden Commodore being driven dangerously along Browns Road. It w...

29 August 2026

Ten minutes a day keeps the writer’s block away

By Animal Dreaming Publishing “Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.”- William Wordsworth. One of the questions we hear most often from aspiring authors is, “How long does it take to write a book?” The answer is probably as frustrating a...

1 August 2026

A helpful tip for blossoming authors

By Animal Dreaming Publishing One of the questions we’re asked most often is, “How do I write my book?” Closely followed by, “Do I have to start at the beginning?” The short answer is no. Books have a wonderful habit of finding their own shape if you...

1 August 2026

Ready, set, trim

Beachmere residents have a new local destination for haircuts, with experienced barber Daisy Farrell opening the doors to Beachmere Barbershop after nearly two decades in the industry. Located at Shop 7, 874 Beachmere Road, in the same complex as the...

1 August 2026

Man charged over serious Ningi crash

A 45-year-old Kedron man has been charged with 12 offences after allegedly driving at a police vehicle before crashing into two parked cars while fleeing the scene in Ningi on July 15. Police allege that just officers located a grey Lexus bearing sto...

1 August 2026

Grants open for Pumicestone

Community groups, volunteers and aspiring young achievers across Pumicestone are being encouraged to apply for the latest round of Ariana Doolan’s Bright Future Grants, with applications now open until August 22. The quarterly program offers four $25...

1 August 2026

Treasure hunt in store at Ningi

WHETHER hunting for a retro collectable, a thoughtful gift or the perfect plant, Ningi Emporium and Hippy Shop is full of surprises around every corner. Located at 7 Regina Avenue, Ningi, the locally owned store has built a reputation as a destinatio...