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The Friendly Bay Islander is produced by Seven Islands Media Consulting with more than 40 years’ expertise in journalism, printing and publishing. The publication is being printed in full colour gloss A4 format to present a professional and positive direction for business on the Southern Moreton Bay Islands and the Redlands, as well as offering great story content and superb photography. It is being published mid-monthly with delivery to every home and business on Macleay, Russell, Lamb, Karragarra and Coochimudlo Islands, as well as to select businesses from Redland Bay to Cleveland and Capalaba a readership of 12,000!
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April 2025 Edition
ANZAC DAY 2025
ANZAC DAY FRIDAY APRIL 25, ISLAND SERVICES MACLEAY ISLAND At this year’s ANZAC Day Dawn Service on Friday 25th April ex-service veterans...
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COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
MAYOR SEEKS COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF REDLAND CITY COUNCIL PERFORMANCE AND DELIVERY Mayor Jos Mitchell has taken a major move that could...
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EDITORIAL
OH ALFRED . . . . . WHAT A MESS YOU HAVE LEFT! It was the first time in more than 50 years that an active cyclone had actually crossed...
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CYCLONE ALFRED
ENERGEX TEAM GOES OVER ANDÂ ABOVE TO GET OUR ISLANDS RECONNECTED The unsung heroes of the Cyclone Alfred disaster were the hundreds of...
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CHANGE OF NAME
AND NEW HEADQUARTERS COMING FOR SOUTHERN MORETON BAY ISLANDS AMBULANCE COMMITTEE Big things are happening in the ambulance world on our...
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COMMUNITY DANCE FUN!
WENDY AND MEGAN WANT OUR ISLANDS TO ‘GET DANCING’ Wendy Frost and Megan Knight, whilst working together, decided they would buy property...
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RECOVERY EFFORTSÂ
GOVERNOR VISITS REDLANDS COAST TO LEARN ABOUT RECOVERY EFFORTS Â The Governor of Queensland visited Redlands Coast to learn about the...
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REBECCA YOUNG
REBECCA YOUNG PROVIDES VITAL INFORMATION FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF Redlands MP Rebecca Young has provided vital information that will be...
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MARK EDWARDS COLUMN
Cyclone Albert was a mix of good and bad fortune for many. It was good that it was a low intensity cyclone that limited the potential...
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NEW COMMITTEEÂ
NEW MANAGER: RUSSELL ISLAND RSL HEADING IN SOME EXCITING DIRECTIONS There are some major exciting changes occurring at the Russell Island...
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HOT GOSS
GOODBYE! FAREWELL! TREES NEAR POWER LINES We can’t have these regular power outages occurring without doing something about it. We now...
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CYCLONE ALFRED
GREENERY FROM CYCLONE ALFRED PILES UP AT ISLAND WASTE CENTRES As a result of Cyclone Alfred, the island waste recycling centres are...
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ALFRED
PIKE AND STATE MPS CALL ON MINISTERS TO DELIVER URGENT DISASTER RECOVERY FUNDING FOR ISLANDS AND REDLANDS Â In the wake of Tropical...
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PIKE’S FIGHTÂ
FOR RELIABLE MOBILE COVERAGE  Federal Member for Bowman, Henry Pike MP, is calling on the Redlands’ community to help take his fight...
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COMMUNITIES SHINES THROUGH
• The entire eastern shore beaches of North Stradbroke Island after Cyclone Alfred. RESILIENCE OF ISLAND COMMUNITIES SHINES THROUGH  ...
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COUNCIL WASTE
EDUCATION CAMPAIGN READY TO ROLL OUT Redland City Council will begin rolling out a new city-wide education campaign this month to help...
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Ex Cyclone Alfred , Green waste collection
Redland City Council has taken multiple actions to support the community to manage additional waste generated as a result of the impacts...
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Cyclone Alfred
Cyclone Alfred watch - get ready Redlands Natural disasters impact thousands of Queenslanders every year, and with the latest advice from...
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$2.5m Promise
RUSSELL ISLAND COMMUNITY RECEIVES MASSIVE BOOST via HENRY PIKE’S ELECTION BOWLS CLUB COMMITMENT  The Russell Island community are set to...
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‘Discount Voucher Booklet’
BIMSARA MAJOR CHANGES, INITIATIVES AND EVENTS IN THE YEAR AHEAD! ‘Discount Voucher Booklet’ Island organisation BIMBSARA is excited to...
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EDITORIAL
HOW SEALINK’S MIRRABOOKA BECAME THE BOAT WITH NO NAME! The planning for the big public ‘champagne smashing opening’ event had gone on for...
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RUSSELL ISLAND CULTURAL CENTRE NEEDS COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS 'HELP' .
Russell Island has an exciting concept for a Community Cultural Centre to be built on an ideal plot of land in High Street within easy...
Apr 22, 2014
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A TALE OF AN ISLAND BRIDGE TOO FAR!
Vehicular transport to the Southern Moreton Bay Islands has always been a contentious issue.For years A bridge to the islands has long...
Apr 22, 2014
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LOVE! HOPE! JUMP! Coochie Residents Skydive Against Slavery
On May 3rd, six women from Coochiemudlo Island are braving their fears and taking to the skies to JUMP 14,000ft in the name of charity....
Apr 22, 2014
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COUNTDOWN TO 6TH ANNUAL TINGIRA MACLEAY ISLAND CANOE CLASSIC!
The countdown is on to the 6th Tingira Boat Club Macleay Island Classic.The annual canoe race around Macleay Island has grown in stature...
Apr 21, 2014
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KARRAGARRA YACHT CLUB SAIL PAST PROVIDES EVENT POTENTIAL
The Karragarra Yacht Club annual Sail Past and Blessing of the Fleet provided a glimpse of its potential in brilliant island...
Apr 21, 2014
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Steamboat Ken's Great Yarns of Boats and Maritime History!
By Steamboat Ken. SS Marietta DalSHIPMATES, you may remember a yarn I told you about the Liberty Ship Rufus King coming to grief on the...
Apr 21, 2014
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CLUB MACLEAY WIN MAJOR QUEENSLAND 'BEST DINING' AWARD!
Club Macleay were dished up an award at the recent Keno & Clubs Queensland Awards for Excellence.Over 1200 guests and friends of...
Apr 21, 2014
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MACLEAY ISLAND CRAFT LADIES CONTRIBUTE TO ANZAC 'POPPY' EFFORT
The Macleay Island Craft Group, inspired by the Macleay Island RSL Sub Branch, are contributing to a nation-wide 'poppy drive' to mark...
Apr 21, 2014
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Mayor Karen Wows Big Crowds
Mayor Karen Wows Big Crowds at Sensational Multi-Cultural FestivalRedland City Council Mayor Karen Williams was an entertainment delight...
Apr 21, 2014
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MACLEAY ISLAND SKATE PARK NOW BEING USED AND SET FOR JUNE OPENING!
Macleay Island's $500,000 skate park, weather permitting, is now completed and is being enjoyed by island teens.Work has been progressing...
Apr 21, 2014
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ANZAC DAY SIGNICANT MEMORIES by Sandy Freeleagus
This year, two significant milestones are reached: one is the centenary of the beginning of the First World War and the other is the...
Apr 21, 2014
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CHAMBER TO LAUNCH ZERO TOLERANCE PROGRAM
The Bay Islands Chamber of Commerce is to introduce a Zero Tolerance Program throughout the Bay Islands.The program has been inspired by...
Apr 20, 2014
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Ipswich Mayor Pisasale to Address Island Business and Community Leaders
The progressive Mayor of Ipswich, Paul Pisasale, is coming to the Bay Islands to address business and community operators and leaders.The...
Apr 20, 2014
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