Bellara
About Bellara
Bellara is located on the western side of Bribie Island adjacent to the Pumicestone Passage.
Surrounding suburbs include Banksia Beach, Bongaree, Sandstone Point, Toorbul and Woorim.
What’s on in 2026 with free community events across the City of Moreton Bay
A full calendar of free community events is being rolled out for 2026, giving locals clarity on what’s happening and when.
New parks for school holidays
Four new and upgraded parks are opening across the Moreton Bay region ahead of the spring school holidays.
World-first vaccine for koalas
An ecology and veterinary centre in the Moreton Bay region has helped develop a world-first vaccine to save koalas.
Dream becomes $1.7m reality at museum
Work has started on the $1.7m Abbey Museum Art Gallery and Café extension for paintings never put on display at the Caboolture attraction before. ** FREE TO READ **
"Shocked" to be unsung hero
Caboolture rugby coach Sione Lolohea was “shocked” to be named one of Australia's top 10 unsung sporting heroes in the Cadbury Volunteer Values Awards. ** FREE TO READ **
Landmark for $8m river project
The $8 million Caboolture River Rehabilitation Project has reached a major milestone.
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Night market back at sports club
Producers and makers from across the region will be at North Lakes Sports Club’s Summer Alleyway Night Market this week.
Wilson "can't wait" for world title fight
Liam Wilson is “pushing to his limits” as the countdown to his fight for the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) junior lightweight title gathers pace.
Calls show where storm hit hardest
The clean-up from last night’s storm is continuing across the region - as more wild weather may return. Suburbs hardest hit and rainfall figures.
Huge upgrade for major road
Plans to widen part of Deception Bay Road, from two lanes to four, have been unveiled - and are open for public comment.
Big plans for prime Redcliffe block
Plans have been submitted for a new nine-storey development right in the heart of Redcliffe, just metres from the beach front.
Gold-en finish at Queensland titles
Southern Cross swimmers finished 2022 with a host medals at the McDonald’s Queensland Championships in Brisbane.
Disbelief at Instant Scratch-Its win
A Burpengary man was left in a state of disbelief after scratching a top prize of $1000 a week for five years on an Instant Scratch-Its ticket.
Call for action after grades fall
The health of Moreton Bay Region’s three main catchments - and across South-East Queensland - has fallen sharply, leading a peak environmental body to warn: “It is time to sit up and take action”.
Human turtle leads Bribie campaign
A giant human turtle has been created to raise awareness of the summer nesting season at Woorim on Bribie Island.
Pool heating on mayor's wish list
The region’s major swimming pools have had significant upgrades ahead of summer - and the mayor wants more, especially for those with disability. Pool-by-pool graphics
