Staying safe: practical ways to avoid dangerous situations
Danielle Godfrey. Photos: Supplied. CONTRIBUTED BY DANIELLE GODFREY Personal safety … Continued
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Local artists embrace the Vibrant Side of Life
Photo: Supplied. Vibrant Side of Life is the title of … Continued
Fire safety education at Explore n Learn Family Daycare
Photo: Supplied. FROM EXPLORE N LEARN FAMILY DAYCARE Explore N … Continued
Local business profile: Georgett’s Art
BY GEORGETTE SCHWANTES I am an artist. Being an artist … Continued
Strong start for New Ramsay Surgical Centre Cleveland
Photo: Supplied. FROM RAMSAY HEALTH Ramsay Health Care’s new $16 … Continued
Community groups say Redlands is at an environmental crossroads
BY JULIA HOLLAND On 12 August, around 300 people of … Continued
Going full circle – Chris Hammer strikes again
Photos: Supplied. Award-winning Chris Hammer is a leading Australian crime … Continued
Swim, cycle, run: Pho3nix Rising in the Redlands
Photo: Supplied. BY JAN NARY Swimming, cycling and running – … Continued
Forgotten no more: high tea shines light on hidden homeless
Photo: Supplied. BY ADELIA BERRIDGE They raised our families and … Continued
Crime Stoppers Queensland marks Crime Stoppers Day 2026
Pictured: CSQ CEO David Hansen with members of QPS’s Policelink … Continued
Disability Expo to connect families with vital services
Photo: Supplied. A world of support, services and opportunities will … Continued
Eat the rainbow: why polyphenol-rich foods deserve a place on your plate
Photo: Supplied. BY CHEREE SHELDON, QUALIFIED NATUROPATH, FLANNERYS ORGANIC WHOLEFOOD … Continued
Working past 65: More years working, more years’ compounding
BY JANE POWDRELL, FINANCIAL ADVISER, UEM WEALTH, AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE, LIFESPAN … Continued
Accessible and inclusive communities embrace live captioning
OWN Capalaba member Shirley Edwards. Photo: Supplied. FROM OWN CAPALABA … Continued
Reminiscing about local life in the ’50s & ’60s at Show ‘n’ Tell
Photo: Supplied. CONTRIBUTED BY REDLANDS COAST MUSEUM Join us for … Continued
Barnesy’s biggest hits to rock Straddie in tribute spectacular
Photo: Supplied. BY ASHLEIGH HOWARTH Fans of Australian rock will … Continued
Queen of the wild west: see Calamity Jane live on stage at RPAC
Photos by Morgan Roberts. “Calamity Jane is the ultimate icon … Continued
Safe work is for life: keep hazardous waste out of kerbside bins
Photo: Supplied. FROM REDLAND CITY COUNCIL National Safe Work Month … Continued
Redlands Toastmasters celebrates 1000th meeting with ‘a grand affair!’
Photo: Supplied. FROM REDLANDS TOASTMASTERS CLUB Last month, Redlands Toastmasters … Continued
A mother’s promise grows into a community tradition
Pictured: Maggie with baby Alicia. Photo: Supplied. BY ASHLEIGH HOWARTH … Continued
Pregnant? Don’t put your dental appointments on hold
Photo: Supplied. FROM DENTAL ON CAMBRIDGE Pregnancy brings plenty of … Continued
Redlands’ big-hearted bunch raises record total for Daffodil Day
Photo: Supplied. BY ASHLEIGH HOWARTH The Redlands community has once … Continued
Hallowe’en – the pivot of the year, and a market to demystify!
Photos: Supplied. BY JAN NARY It’s hard to eradicate established … Continued
Studio yellow celebrates 10 years of creativity & connection
Photo: Supplied. FROM STUDIO YELLOW As Studio Yellow approaches its … Continued
Wynnum Manly juniors season comes to a close
Photos: Supplied. FROM WYNNUM MANLY JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB Another … Continued
Keep Halloween frightfully fun: safety tips from bayside police
Pictured: Bayside District Crime Prevention Coordinator Sergeant Brendon Winslow. Photo … Continued
Local readers: People Like Us by Sally Piper
BY ANNE CROWLEY WHAT THE EXPERTS SAID “After Tina Lamb … Continued
Who’s up for some sun, sea and soccer…and a world cup win?
Photo: Supplied. CONTRIBUTED BY SIGGY NOWAK From 12 to 16 … Continued
Nobody does it better: Redlands Orchid Society Spring Show
Pictured: Local legend Ugo Belligoi. Photo: Supplied. FROM THE REDLANDS … Continued
Seniors month bayside style means knowledge and fun
Wynnum 60 and Better members on a field trip. Photo: … Continued
QLD braces for storm season: residents urged to prepare now
Photo courtesy of Redland City SES. With Queensland’s storm season … Continued
Whiting, crabs and mackerel are on the move, and so am i!
Photos: Spero Kartanos. BY SPERO KARTANOS October is a great … Continued
Witch, please… pass the pumpkin, feta & sage galette recipe!
October 31 is Halloween (if you hate Halloween and it … Continued
Historically speaking: the time when Wynnum had a king
Photo: Supplied. BY CHRIS SEYMOUR Joe Sands was a prominent … Continued
The online pile-on: a hobby turned bloodsport
A pile-on. It starts as a targeted snipe at someone … Continued
Darling Point Special School holds its 48th annual fun run
Photo: Supplied. CONTRIBUTED BY KARA COOK MP Federal Member for … Continued
Pets and storm phobia
BY DR NICKY THOMAS, WYNNUM MANLY VETERINARY HOSPITAL As we … Continued
Joan Pease’s Community Update
STATE MEMBER FOR LYTTON OCTOBER IS QUEENSLAND SENIORS MONTH October … Continued
Manly Harbour Village Chamber of Commerce update
BY JEMANDA HANNOUF, PRECINCT COORDINATOR, MANLY HARBOUR VILLAGE The festive … Continued
Kara Cook Community Update
FEDERAL MEMBER FOR BONNER You’re Invited! 2026 Bonner Seniors Expo … Continued
Wynnum Manly’s 51st RATU Rum St Helena Cup sets sights on record fleet of 130 boats and 500-plus participants
View from the 2025 RATU Rum St Helena Cup start … Continued
Carina Leagues Club pledges thousands to frontline dv action
Photo: Supplied. As domestic and family violence continues to affect … Continued
Naturally wonderful … with Ranger Stacey
Photo: Supplied. RANGER STACEY THOMSON IS PRINCIPAL ADVISER – COMMUNITY … Continued
Wynnum Manly Rotary Club welcomes exchange student from Denmark
Club members and family greeting Christian at Brisbane Airport. Photo: … Continued
A tradition spanning centuries continues at the royal queensland yacht squadron’s opening of the 142nd sailing season
Photo: Supplied. CONTRIBUTED BY RQYS The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron … Continued
A world cup for the ages comes to Cleveland this October!
Cleveland is about to host a soccer World Cup with … Continued
Brooms up Wynnum! The bayside is brewing something spook-tacular
Hold onto your broomsticks — the 2026 Wynnum Ampol Halloween … Continued
Vote now for your favourite bayside business, person and club
Nominations for the Bayside Community Awards have now closed, and … Continued
More room to care for kids: Camp Hill charity expands
Photo: Supplied. BY ASHLEIGH HOWARTH Dedicated volunteers from Care Kits … Continued
Halloween finds a spook-tacular new home by the bay
FROM WYNNUM COMMERCE INC. Something wickedly wonderful is brewing on … Continued
Toast-ing a great start: Breakfast Club fills little bellies
Photo: Supplied. BY ASHLEIGH HOWARTH It’s never a good idea … Continued
Are you looking to upgrade your lifestyle in 2027?
BY SOLD PROPERTY GROUP Now presents a unique opportunity If … Continued
Wynnum Manly Leagues gives back more than $75k to community
Photo: Supplied. FROM WYNNUM MANLY LEAGUES CLUB Wynnum Manly Leagues … Continued
Dry mouth: why it matters more than you think
Photo: Supplied. FROM DENTAL ON CAMBRIDGE Most people experience a … Continued
Snapper back on the bite as Mackerel and Whiting hit their stride
Photos: Spero Kartanos. BY SPERO KARTANOS The weather in September … Continued
A little bit gourmet spring chicken sandwich with pickle cream & herb salad recipe
A chicken sandwich can be simple, but this one is … Continued
Classic Veedubs bring nostalgia to Bayside Spring Festival
Photo: Supplied. The unmistakable sight of classic Beetles, Kombis and … Continued
Muckle Flugga by Michael Pedersen
Photo: Supplied. BY ANNE CROWLEY WHAT THE EXPERTS SAID “It’s … Continued
Rotary Club of Wynnum and Manly makes a difference in Vanuatu, India and Timor-Leste
Photo: Supplied. FROM LES LOUIS In addition to the many … Continued
Early spring lawn care tips
Photos: Supplied. FROM COOCHIE LAWN SERVICES With spring now upon … Continued
Grevilleas for everyone!
Clockwise from left: Grevillea ‘Boorloo Moon’, Grevillea ‘Elegance’, Grevillea ‘Lilac … Continued
Bayside shelter receives funding boost to support local residents
Bayside Shelter Inc.’s Carly Ogborne with Port of Brisbane Community … Continued
Identity Crisis: the importance of correctly identifying yourself in your property transaction
CONTRIBUTED BY BECKY MCKAY, ASSOCIATE – 3D LAW SOLUTIONS As … Continued
Brisbane Coast Guard set for transition to Marine Rescue QLD
Photo: Supplied. BY HUGH WEBSTER The Brisbane Coast Guard is … Continued
Manly Harbour Village Chamber of Commerce Update
BY JEMANDA HANNOUF, PRECINCT COORDINATOR, MANLY HARBOUR VILLAGE Manly Harbour … Continued
Joan Pease’s Community Update
STATE MEMBER FOR LYTTON SEPTEMBER IS PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH … Continued
Wynnum Manly Seagulls celebrates Indigenous round at home
Photos: Supplied. FROM THE WYNNUM MANLY SEAGULLS Recognising Aboriginal and … Continued
Kara Cook Community Update
FEDERAL MEMBER FOR BONNER Delivering for Bonner Over the past … Continued
Manly pool celebrates 100 years of refreshing swims
Photos: Supplied. BY ASHLEIGH HOWARTH Bayside families are being invited … Continued
Holiday fun goes next level with survivor-inspired challenge
Photo: Supplied. Forget the holiday screen slump – Brisbane kids … Continued
Critical thinking – an everyday essential
BY JAN NARY Ironically, “fake news” has become part of … Continued
Spring has sprung and our sensational Bayside Festival returns!
Photos: Supplied. The Bayside Spring Festival is one of our … Continued
Community support helps Joshua Wood chase his golf dreams
Photo: Supplied. BY ASHLEIGH HOWARTH A love of golf, a … Continued
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Bayside Community Awards
The Bayside Community Fund is thrilled to announce the launch … Continued
Wiosna fest showcases the best of Polish food, art & culture
Photo: Supplied.] BY ASHLEIGH HOWARTH Capalaba will come alive with … Continued
Smart shoes help track Parkinson’s in daily life in Wynnum Manly
Photo: Supplied. When Jenny Staib heads out for a walk, … Continued
Manly’s Justin Phillpot and the Soviet Navy
Pictured: Justin Phillpot (right) presents his Soviet uniform to President … Continued
The bayside has a spring in its step, and there’s a festival to prove it!
Since forever, people have found reasons to come together to … Continued
Elvis tribute brings all the energy of the king himself to RPAC!
Photo: Supplied. FROM MAGNIFICO LIVE One of Australia’s most loved … Continued
New residential waste allowances and fees at mainland recycling and waste centres: your questions answered
FROM REDLAND CITY COUNCIL Managing waste is one of Council’s … Continued
Redlands community urged to give big to hospital fund in September with donations doubled for 24 hours
Photo: Supplied. The Give Big for Redland event on Thursday … Continued
Rewilding the stage – Wolf!
Photo: Supplied. BY JAN NARY Wolves: they work as a … Continued
The Fabulous Blues Brothers & Aretha Tribute comes to RPAC
Photo: Supplied. CONTRIBUTED BY MAGNIFICO LIVE Australia’s number one Blues … Continued
R U OK? ambassador encourages locals to reach out, check in
R U OK? Ambassador Aislinn Sharp. Photo: Supplied. BY ASHLEIGH … Continued
The Metamorphosis on Russell: an Island transformation
Photo: Supplied. BY JAN NARY For the last six years … Continued
Celebrating culture and heritage, one pierogi at a time!
Welcome to September! There are so many exciting things happening … Continued
Celebrating Redlands through story, song and discovery
Photo: Supplied. CONTRIBUTED BY MICHAEL CLARK The Redlands Coast is … Continued
How would you like to sing, sing, sing, to your heart’s content?
Photo: Supplied. BY FIONA JACKSON Want to sing? Come and … Continued
Pitch, hit, run – let’s play softball!
Photos: Supplied. BY JAN NARY “Pitching is probably the most … Continued
Capalaba girl guides returns home to celebrate 50 years
Photo: Supplied. After being forced out of their much-loved hut … Continued
Ready, steady – Redfest!
Photo: Supplied. BY JAN NARY It started as a one-off … Continued
Boards, beaches and bragging rights: straddie’s biggest surf showdown returns with hot local talent on display
Photo: Supplied. Some of Australia’s best boardriding clubs will once … Continued
Redland Sinfonia reaches for the stars with 40th anniversary
Photo: Supplied. BY ASHLEIGH HOWARTH Music lovers will have the … Continued
Taking baby steps at Redlands Coast Museum
Photos: Supplied. BY JAN NARY A visit to the nurseries … Continued
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