17-Year-Old Girl Dies After Shark Attack In Australia Tragic shark attack at Woorim Beach, Bribie Island claims the life of 17-year-old Charlize Zmuda, sparking concerns about beach safety and shark deterrence. Top News · Feb 4, 2025
Plastics spill from Queensland’s Bribie Island could harm wildlife for years, expert warns CSIRO says 40,000 small discs accidentally discharged from research centre into the ocean are ‘non-toxic’ and ‘highly stable’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2023
Bribie Island's Brennan Park upgrade met with disappointment over accessibility concerns One-fifth of the region is living with a disability, so why would a community park makeover leave some unable to play? This seven-year-old who uses a wheelchair is asking council to reconsider. ABC News · May 10, 2023
Man accused of murder over Bribie Island death A 47-year old man will face court accused of murder after police found a woman unresponsive during a welfare check near Brisbane. AAP · Feb 21, 2023
Man charged with murder over death of Bribie Island woman Janet Guthrie Janet Guthrie, 51, was found dead in her home in Bongaree just before 9pm last Thursday. ABC News · Feb 21, 2023
Police want information on vehicle as part of Bribie Island woman Janet Guthrie murder investigation Police have spoken to the owner of the vehicle, a 47-year-old male, in connection to the death but would not reveal more information about the investigation. ABC News · Feb 20, 2023
Police launch murder investigation into woman's death on Bribie Island, north of Brisbane A murder investigation is launched into the death of a 51-year-old woman on Bribie Island, north of Brisbane after police found her body inside her home at Bongaree. ABC News · Feb 17, 2023
The Corrs book a Hunter return trip with Natalie Imbruglia FRESH from ending a 21-year Australian concert drought less than two weeks ago in the Hunter Valley, The Corrs have announced a national tour including a Newcastle show. The Celtic-pop legends will perform at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre on October 31 next year as part of a seven-date national tour.… Newcastle Herald · Dec 6, 2022
Drone captures kangaroo swimming for its life in Queensland's Sunshine Coast A drone operator helping volunteers track marine turtle nests accidentally captured something "floundering" in the ocean. He thought it was a seal, but a closer inspection revealed otherwise. ABC News · Nov 3, 2022
Woman and two children injured after being hit by car at Bribie Island north of Brisbane Two children are seriously injured after being hit by a car on Bribie Island, north of Brisbane. The children and a woman, who was also injured, have all been taken to hospital. ABC News · Oct 17, 2022
Queensland's swinging seat of Longman a 'scrapping and struggling' battle for Labor and Liberal, analyst says Longman is a marginal Queensland seat, north of Brisbane, that loves to swing and is a crucial battleground for the federal election, with major and minor parties vying for votes from the retiree haven of Bribie Island to the mortgage belt of Caboolture. ABC News · May 9, 2022