Brendale
About Brendale
An industrial suburb located south of Strathpine.
Brendale is home to the South Pine Sports Complex, 14 sporting clubs and one commercial beach volleyball centre are located at the centre.
History of Brendale
In 1870 Thomas and Samuel Coe settled on South Pine Flats, now known as Brendale. The flats were good diary country. During the war the open farm country was used as an airstrip.
Brendale was named in 1980 after a horse stud owned by a land developer.
Firing up for ‘large scale’ racing
Top drivers from across Australia will battle for state honours at the 2026 Large Scale Queensland Titles, bringing three days of high-speed RC racing to Brendale’s England Park Raceway.
Live acts pop up across Moreton Bay
Anywhere Theatre Festival brings pop-up performances from Shakespeare to family shows, transforming Moreton Bay venues, bringing live theatre to breweries, community spaces and unexpected locations across the region for a fun, interactive cultural experience.
“Pretty crazy” Games call-up for Jye
Brendale boxer Jye Dixon has been named in Australia’s 2026 Commonwealth Games team. The 21-year-old from All Star Boxing Academy in Lawnton will make his debut in Glasgow after a strong national and international amateur boxing career.
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.
The Latest
Heavy-hitting combat coming to Moreton Bay
The Abbeystowe Challenger Clash – Buhurt International - an inaugural two-day, full-contact, heavy-hitting, combat event - is coming to Moreton Bay on May 25-26. ** FREE TO READ **
Bin Bypass' can-do expansion plans
Bin Bypass, a social enterprise based at Ferny Hills, is now rolling out a new landfill diversion scheme across Queensland. ** FREE TO READ **
Hundreds charged in Moreton Police District
Police have charged 667 people with around 1195 offences in the Moreton district since a high-visibility policing operation began in March last year.
Where to vote in Saturday's Moreton Bay City Council elections
Fifty-five polling booths will open on Saturday for residents to vote in the Moreton Bay City Council elections. Here’s the complete list. ** FREE TO READ **
Hampo's legacy gets major boost
Hampo’s Youth Foundation, set up in honour of Redcliffe Dolphins player Liam Hampson, has been given a kick-start from Brendale business Woodland Shopfitting. ** FREE TO READ **
Foyers for homeless young people
Two Moreton Bay suburbs have been identified as possible sites for new 40-unit Youth Foyers to house and support homeless young people. ** FREE TO READ **
Funding for "essential" school program
Disengaged and at-risk young people in the City of Moreton Bay are getting a second chance at education thanks to a church program supported by Carinity. ** FREE TO READ **
Dolphins' new "first of kind" deal
Dolphins NRL team has signed a sponsorship “first” with the country’s largest plant medicine clinic Alternaleaf. ** FREE TO READ **
Young stars hunting more medals
Five Moreton Bay water polo stars want to add to their 2024 medal haul this month after superb displays in the southern hemisphere’s biggest youth tournament. ** FREE TO READ **
"This could be one to remember"
Liam Wilson wants to “put on a show for the world” when he faces former world champion Oscar Valdez in the Arizona desert on March 29. ** FREE TO READ **
