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
Tree change for townhouse plans
Plans for 42 new townhouses in Margate have been sent back to the developer – because of a tree. ** FREE TO READ **
Mitchell battles to Open semi-final
Mitchell James, from Burpengary East, just missed the finals at the Australian Open PWII Championships in Melbourne. ** FREE TO READ **
Grace so close to national medals
Grace swimmers twice cracked the top 10 in the Australia Open Water Championships at Brusselton, on the West Australia south coast. ** FREE TO READ **
Lift-off for new koala count
New drone technology has been used for a koala survey across key reserves in the City of Moreton Bay. ** FREE TO READ **
Rylee races to national silver
Rylee Smith, from Redcliffe Leagues Swimming Club, overcame tough conditions to bring home a silver medal from the Australian Open Water Championships. ** FREE TO READ **
How Moreton Bay is tackling wild weather
There is growing concern over the northern part of the City of Moreton Bay and evacuation centres are opening, says Mayor Peter Flannery in an update on the severe weather hitting our region.
Generous gesture by $250,000 winner
A woman who won $250,000 with an Instant Scratch-Its ticket bought in Dayboro, has decided to surprise her sister with a new car. ** FREE TO READ **
Silver lining for Sophie
Sophie Hebron from Albany Creek Swimming Club, was on the podium again at the Australian Open Water Championships, to bring home back-to-back medals. ** FREE TO READ **
Flood watch warning for Moreton Bay
The City of Moreton Bay has been put on “flood watch” after warnings of heavy rain today and tomorrow. ** FREE TO READ **
Call to tackle "blight on our community"
Owners of boats, caravans and trailers, who leave them parked on Moreton Bay’s public roads, have been put on notice. ** FREE TO READ **
