Beachmere & Surrounds

23 January 2026

$100k boost for Beachmere

The newly re-established Beachmere Primary P&C Association has secured $100,000 in State Government funding to air-condition the school hall. The funding was formally presented on January 6 by Member for Pumicestone Ariana Doolan, marking a significa...

20 January 2026

Australia Day goes beachside

Bribie Island will come alive this Australia Day with Music in the Park, a free, family-friendly event set to bring live entertainment, food and community celebrations to the waterfront. The event will take place on Monday, January 26, from 1pm to 5p...

21 December 2025

Beachmere sleighs the Xmas season

Beachmere was buzzing with festive cheer on December 6, as the much-loved Beachmere Christmas Bazaar and Community Carols delivered live entertainment, family fun and a strong show of local spirit at Clayton Park. The outdoor event once again proved ...

20 December 2025

Bribie’s boats sparkle

Bribie Island’s waterways came alive on Saturday night, December 13, as hundreds of spectators lined the canals for the annual Bribie Island Christmas Lights Boat Parade, organised by the Bribie Aquatic Community Events. Dozens of boats, elaborately ...

20 December 2025

Fresh paint, fresh vibes, same store

There’s a splash of colour catching eyes in Ningi this week, with the Ningi Emporium and Hippy Shop showing off a fresh new look that’s already turning heads just in time for Christmas shopping. The front of the shop has been transformed thanks to a ...

15 December 2025

Somerset, Moreton bowel cancer worry

The Beachmere–Sandstone Point corridor has emerged as one of Queensland’s most concerning bowel cancer hotspots, with new figures showing the region recorded 49 per cent more cases than the national average. Several neighbouring communities across th...

4 December 2025

Beachmere bazaar bells are ringing

BEACHMERE is set to come alive with festive cheer as two major community Christmas events roll out across the weekend of December 6 and 7, promising live entertainment, family fun and plenty of local flavour. The celebrations kick off on Saturday, De...

26 November 2025

Medieval fun takes the gold

THE Abbey Medieval Festival has been named Queensland’s best festival and event, having taken home Gold in the Festivals and Events category at the 2025 Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) Tourism Awards on November 14. The achievement recogni...

3 November 2025

Premier joins Beachmere for BBQ and boost to local sport

Contributed by Ariana Doolan MP ON Saturday 25 October, I hosted Premier David Crisafulli in Beachmere at Mazlin Park for a free community BBQ. We were joined by over 100 members of our community who had the opportunity to meet with the Premier and s...