Why Wynnum

30/08/2026

🌸 Spring is almost here… and there’s no better place to enjoy it than right here in Wynnum, Manly and our beautiful Bayside. ☀️💙

Longer days. Morning walks by the water. Coffee with friends. Kids splashing at the Wading Pool. Pelicans wandering the foreshore. Fish and chips by the bay. Local markets. Picnics in the park. And those beautiful Bayside sunsets we never get tired of.

Spring is all about getting outdoors, supporting local and making memories with the people who matter most.

We’re lucky to call this place home. ❤️

What’s your favourite thing to do around Wynnum and Manly when spring arrives? 🌸

Share your favourite local spot, tradition or photo in the comments below. We’d love to hear your favourite spring tradition and see your photos!

💙 If you love our beautiful Bayside, please like, follow and invite your friends to join the Why Wynnum Community as we celebrate everything that makes Wynnum, Manly and the Bayside such a special place.

🌸☀️💙

29/08/2026

We ordered takeaway last night so we could enjoy their delicious food once more before they close. 😋❤️

If you’d like to stock up on their curries, please see all the takeaway-order details below.

Good luck and best wishes to everyone at Bengal Curry House. You will certainly be missed! 🙏

Tammy
Why Wynnum

27/08/2026

🏆 GIVE YOUR LOCAL SPORTING CLUB A SHOUT-OUT—AND HELP THEM WIN!

From golf and lawn bowls to AFL, soccer, rugby league, cricket, sailing, netball, tennis and everything in between—the Bayside is home to some fantastic sporting clubs!

Which local club are you, your children or your family involved with—and what makes it special? ❤️

🎁 THE PRIZE

The club receiving the most individual shout-outs will win four Bango Jango Monarch Diffusers:

☀️ Two Sunburst Diffusers to freshen up the club facilities

⚡ Two Get It Done Energy Diffusers to add some positive energy and keep everyone motivated

HOW TO VOTE:

👇 Name and tag your local sporting club in the comments

👇 Tell us what makes your club special

👇 One shout-out per person will be counted

Voting closes at 7:00 pm on Sunday, 6 September 2026. The winning club will be announced on Monday, 7 September.

Let’s fill the comments with our wonderful local sporting clubs and give them the recognition they deserve!

This giveaway is proudly brought to you by Why Wynnum and Bango Jango and is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by Facebook.

26/08/2026

☀️ WHO’S YOUR GO-TO FOR A SKIN CHECK AROUND THE BAYSIDE?

With spring almost here and the warmer Queensland weather on its way, now is a timely reminder to check the skin you’re in.

If you live in Wynnum, Manly, Lota, Wynnum West, Manly West, Tingalpa, Hemmant or anywhere around Brisbane’s Bayside, where do you go for a thorough skin check?

Do you have a local doctor, dermatologist or skin-check clinic you trust and would genuinely recommend? Please tag them below and share your experience. 👇

The places pictured are simply a few local options I found through Google—I haven’t personally visited or recommended them. We would really love to hear from locals who have.

Sadly, many of us know someone who has been affected by melanoma or another form of skin cancer. If you’ve had a spot detected early or a skin check that made a difference, please share your story if you feel comfortable.

❤️ Your recommendation or story might encourage someone to book the appointment they’ve been putting off—and it just might save a life.

If something on your skin is new, changing or simply doesn’t seem right, please don’t ignore it. Have it checked by a doctor.

26/08/2026

What an incredible story—and one truly worth sharing. 💜

A remarkable woman who paved the way for generations of women to follow. Well done, Irene Longman. 👏

26/08/2026

💔 REST IN PEACE, DOLLY PARTON 💔

We will forever love your songs, your beautiful heart and the joy you brought to generations around the world.

There was always something extra special about Dolly and Kenny Rogers singing together. “Islands in the Stream” will forever be one of my favourites. 🎶🤍

Rest peacefully, Dolly Parton 🙏💔

Thank you for the music and the memories.

Dolly Parton

What is your favourite Dolly Parton song?

WhyWynnum

25/08/2026

💔 REST IN PEACE, DOLLY PARTON 💔

We will forever love your songs, your beautiful heart and the joy you brought to generations around the world.

There was always something extra special about Dolly and Kenny Rogers singing together. “Islands in the Stream” will forever be one of my favourites. 🎶🤍

Rest peacefully, Dolly Parton 🙏💔

Thank you for the music and the memories.

What is your favourite Dolly Parton song?

Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com

25/08/2026

🌿☕ HAVE YOU FOUND THIS MANLY WEST HIDEAWAY? ☕🌿

The Hide Green Cafe certainly isn’t the new kid on the block—their page has been sharing local café goodness since at least 2018! 💚

The hide green cafe ☕️ 🥰

Tucked away on Preston Road in Manly West, this local spot serves up:

☕ Great coffee
🍳 All-day breakfast and lunch
🥑 Vegan and gluten-free options
🍔 Burgers, beautiful brunches and hearty meals
🥡 Dine-in and takeaway
🌿 Outdoor seating

And just look at that food! 😍 The only real problem may be deciding what to order first.

📍 Shop 1, 200 Preston Road, Manly West
📞 (07) 3113 3449

Now we want the local gossip! 👇

Have you been to The Hide Green Cafe? What’s your go-to order—and who are you taking there for your next coffee, breakfast or lunch?

Let’s give this long-standing local café plenty of Bayside love! 💚

25/08/2026

🥐☕️ A LITTLE MORE WYNNUM GOSSIP… THE JOY IS OUT! 💙

When Ilo Bakehouse first opened its doors, the team asked for a little breathing room while they tested everything, found their feet and eased through their soft opening.

Of course, we completely understood — every new business deserves a little time to settle in.

But apparently, you can’t hold Wynnum, Manly and the Bayside back when fresh pastries and great coffee are involved! 😂

The local feedback is already rolling in, and word on the street is that the food and coffee are unreal. We’ve also heard there may be gluten-free options available, so please check with the Ilo team about the day’s selection and individual dietary requirements.

And here’s the lovely story behind the name…

“Ilo” is the Finnish word for joy. 🥰

Who doesn’t need a little more joy in their life — particularly when it comes wrapped in pastry and served with coffee?

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Daniel Bowles, Tram Phan and the entire Ilo Bakehouse team! What a wonderful response from the community and a beautiful new addition to our Wynnum waterfront. 💙👏

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcM-G9yST5C/?igsi=Y3ByNXlzYThuYjAx

📍 Ilo Bakehouse
199 Wynnum Esplanade, Wynnum
Opposite the waterfront, in the former Island View Café location.

⏰ TRADING HOURS

Monday–Friday: 6:00 am–2:00 pm
Saturday–Sunday: 6:30 am–2:00 pm

🥐 Everything is baked fresh daily and they may close earlier if sold out — so don’t leave your pastry mission too late!

https://www.instagram.com/ilo.bakehouse?igsi=MjJ6N2xzeHFzdzRt

Now we need the important Wynnum gossip:

☕️ Have you been yet?
🥐 What did you order?
🏆 Which pastry is currently winning the Bayside?

Tag your coffee-and-pastry partner below — especially the one who says, “I’m not hungry,” and then eats half of yours. 😂👇

25/08/2026

WOW! 😲🦞💜🩷 I didn’t even know lobsters came in pink and purple!

Fisherman Joseph Kramer caught this incredible “cotton candy” lobster—estimated to be just one in 100 million!

Joseph, with luck like that, you’d better put a Lotto ticket on! 🤣🍀

Joseph Kramer was hauling the last of roughly 20 lobster traps off New Castle, New Hampshire, on July 21, 2024, when he pulled up a lobster patterned in blue, lavender, pink, and purple.

It was his first solo season.

Kramer initially thought he had caught a rare blue lobster, but staff at the Seacoast Science Center identified the healthy male as an even rarer “cotton candy” lobster.

The colors come from pigmentation.

Lobsters normally carry layers of the carotenoid pigment astaxanthin that contribute red, yellow, and blue tones, combining into the mottled coloration that helps them blend into the seafloor.

Genetic variations can change how those pigments are expressed, producing unusually vivid shells like this one.

The Science Center estimates cotton candy coloration at roughly one in 100 million, though that figure reflects possible gene-expression patterns rather than a direct count of wild lobsters.

Its bright shell also reduces camouflage.

Kramer donated the lobster to the center in Rye, where it joined other rare-colored lobsters used for public education.