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
Why six-year battle came to an end
Newport Action Group (NAG) has revealed why it withdrew an appeal over rezoned marina land, which may lead to a multi-million-dollar development. ** FREE TO READ **
Anger over wildlife gates plan
Stop Clontarf Overpass Action Group (SCOAG) says it is “disgusted in the disgraceful decision” to not install automatic gates on to Ray Frawley Fields. ** FREE TO READ **
Call for re-think on masterplan
The draft masterplan for Scarborough Boat Harbour, now open for public comment, is under fire from community and industry groups. ** FREE TO READ **
Jack's 'street' test in Dubai
Scarborough teenager Jack Lewis has packed his bags and is ready to fly almost 12,000km for one of the biggest tests of his sporting career. ** FREE TO READ **
Early voting booths in City of Moreton Bay Local Government Elections
Residents in the City of Moreton Bay will be able to start voting early from Monday in the 2024 Local Government Elections. Booths, times, dates and information. ** FREE TO READ **
Work starts on $627m youth detention centre
Construction is officially under way on a new 80-bed youth detention centre at Woodford. ** FREE TO READ **
Meet candidates in Moreton Bay City Council elections
Check out the background, community involvement and campaign issues of those chasing seven places on Moreton Bay City Council in next month's elections.
Marina appeal dropped by Newport Action Group
Newport Action Group (NAG) has withdrawn its appeal over Moreton Bay City Council’s decision to re-zone marina land, which may lead to a multi-million-dollar hotel development.** FREE TO READ **
Doors open for UniSC's O Day
UniSC’s new students had their first taste of the Moreton Bay campus when the doors opened for Orientation Day. See two picture galleries. ** FREE TO READ **
$6 million fire station officially opens
Moreton Bay’s new fire station, covering North Lakes, Mango Hill and Deception Bay, has been officially opened. Picture galleries ** FREE TO READ **
