Bribie Island and the Second World War Published 08 September 2020 1939: construction begins on Fort Bribie. Over the next few years, Bribie Island changes from a relaxed holiday destination to a military installation. Concrete and timber structures appear, large guns arrive by sea and the eastern side of the island becomes a military zone. The excursion boats, SS Koopa and SS Doomba are commandeered for the war effort and tourism to the island ceases. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle
Meet the artwork: Constructive Published 31 August 2020 ‘Constructive’ is one artwork from Caboolture Regional Art Gallery’s most recent exhibition ‘Simon Degroot: Constructive’. Watch a time-lapse of the mural being painted over 3 days. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Meet the artwork: Zoom and Bored Published 22 July 2020 'Zoom and Bored', 2013, is an early work in Simon Degroot's career and captures a shift in his art making practice. This work marks a turning point in Degroot’s practice, when he started to abstract images from his daily life and engage with printing processes and layering. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Artist spotlight: Minhan Cho Published 21 July 2020 Minhan Cho is a local artist who creates plein air landscapes of the region. Minhan taught himself to draw and paint from books and nature in 2012 and has become a full-time artist since moving to Moreton Bay in 2018. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture
Meet the maker: KazaJa Designs' Karen Atherton Published 21 July 2020 Welcome to the 'Meet the maker' interview, where we shine a light on local artists that are showcased in Moreton Bay Regional Council’s six galleries and museums. My name is Memphis and today we have the amazing jeweller Karen Atherton. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Health & Lifestyle
Personality of Bribie Island: Emily Coungeau Published 16 July 2020 A snapshot into the life of the First Lady of Bribie, Emily Coungeau. Businesswoman, philanthropist and poet whose legacy is still felt today in Bribie Island. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Going Away at Bribie Island Published 26 June 2020 A new continuing exhibition at Bribie Island captures the beginnings of our beloved holiday destination. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Supporting local farmers Published 23 June 2020 Earlier this year on February 15, Pine Rivers Heritage Museum hosted a conversation to highlight how we can support local farmers in the Moreton Bay Region which is home to a plethora of agricultural industries including berries, pineapple, avocado, macadamia nut, other specialty crop businesses as well as livestock production. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Health & Lifestyle
Meet the artwork: Tropical cat burglar series Published 17 June 2020 Featured in ‘Know your neighbour’ exhibition at Pine Rivers Art Gallery. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Photography competition: Capturing your Bribie Island – Winners Published 12 June 2020 This year the Bribie Island Seaside Museum turned 10, to celebrate we asked Queensland residents to share their photographed Bribie moments in the 'Capturing your Bribie Island photography competition'. We received lots entries across all 5 categories that showcased special moments, memories, and wildlife that call Bribie Island home. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Honours & Celebration