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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Anzac Day in Moreton Bay - flypasts and road closures
Anzac Day flypasts are scheduled - subject to conditions - at four services in the Moreton Bay region tomorrow. Roads will also close for commemorations. See full list.
"Holy crap!" Sisters share lotteries win
A Murrumba Downs woman and her sister have had an unexpected surprise - discovering their $100,000 lottery win while running errands.
Big challenge for Little athletes
Five teenagers will head south this weekend carrying Moreton Bay’s hopes into this year’s Coles Australian Little Athletics Championships.
"Little cafe" named national champion
Angie Moore says it was a “complete surprise” to hear her “little Caboolture café” named an Australian Small Business Champion.
"Honoured" to win national crown
A North Lakes hair salon is “honoured” and “couldn’t be prouder” after becoming one of the 2025 Australian Small Business Champions.
Testing times in classic race
Light wind conditions made the 77th Gladstone Ports Corporation Brisbane to Gladstone (B2G) Yacht Race a “real endurance test”.
Counting down to blue water classic
The stage is set for one of Australia’s premier offshore sailing events which can be seen from Redcliffe’s waterfront tomorrow.
Historic building helps meet demand
One of Bribie Island’s oldest buildings, the former masonic lodge at Bongaree, is being opened up again.
Police hold special day for Archie
Moreton District police have joined with the community to organise an afternoon of fun for 11-year-old Archie as he took time out of medical treatment.
Green light for 400-home development
Work is set to start on a new $428 million over-50s community in the Moreton Bay region.
