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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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FENNELL HEARING DELAYED AGAIN!
The Hearing for Mention in the matter of Steven John Fennell charged with the murder of 85-year-old Macleay Island grandmother, Liselotte...
Jul 15, 2014
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The Bay Islands Golf Club
GOLF CLUB LOOKS TO MAJOR CLUBHOUSE EXPANSION The Bay Islands Golf Club is about to undergo a major expansion. "The concept has been on...
Jul 10, 2014
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Calling Wildlife and Film Enthusiasts!
Students are invited to join FREE Film Workshops. This school holidays could offer the experience to change the direction for many...
Jun 18, 2014
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ISLAND BRIDGE NOT ON STATE GOVERNMENT'S AGENDA
- Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney Despite overtures and debate promoted by Member for Redlands, Peter Dowling, a bridge to Russell Island is...
Jun 11, 2014
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ISLAND STUDENTS WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN RWANDA
Four island students who attend Kimberley College are headed to one of the most infamous countries on earth - Rwanda. The students have...
Jun 11, 2014
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COMMITTAL HEARING FINALLY SET IN LISELOTTE WATSON MURDER
Steven John Fennell has finally been referred to a Committal Hearing in the matter of the murder of 85-year-old Macleay Island...
Jun 11, 2014
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SKATE PARK OPENING SHOWS OFF MULTI-PURPOSE POSSIBILITIES!
The potential of the Macleay Island Skate Park as a multi-function facility was evident at the recent official opening of the park. The...
Jun 11, 2014
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MACLEAY FORESHORE
Council Approves $6 million High Water Mark Foreshore Project Redlands City Council has approved a proposal for a car park area and new...
Jun 11, 2014
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COUNCILLOR'S PLANS FOR MACLEAY ISLAND INDUSTRIAL PARK!
Division 5 Councillor Mark Edwards wants Redland City Council to invest in an Industrial Park for Macleay Island. The councillor believes...
May 13, 2014
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Golden Glider Kitti Schell a 'Den Mother' to new Skate Park
The new Macleay Island Skate Park has been 'adopted' by well known island identity and health, fitness and wellbeing exponent, Kitti...
May 13, 2014
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TRISTAN SETS A HIGH MARK!
Macleay Island BMX rider Tristan Marks is a young man going places. Behind Kitti Schell, he was the second person to trial the new...
May 13, 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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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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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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WORK STARTS ON MACLEAY ISLAND SKATE PARK!
Work has started on the $1 million plus redevelopment and upgrade of Southsea Terrace Park, which includes a new state-of-the-art...
Mar 15, 2014
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Macleay RSL to Consider Trial Macleay Bus Service.
Macleay RSL to Consider Trial Macleay Bus Service. The Macleay Island RSL Sub Branch is considering operating a bus service on Macleay...
Mar 4, 2014
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