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
Upgrades before 3G shutdown
Telstra will upgrade more than 80 per cent of its base stations in the City of Moreton Bay by the time its 3G network closes next year. ** FREE TO READ **
New campus plan at Deception Bay
A new campus will be set up in Deception Bay under the State Government’s $288 million program to keep students engaged in education. ** FREE TO READ **
Max strikes gold - five times
Max Cunningham, from North Lakes, is Queensland’s 14 Years Age Champion after a stunning performance at the State Championships last week. ** FREE TO READ **
Green light for Palace site development
Traders In Purple’s plans for the former Palace Hotel site at Woody Point - where the Bee Gees had their first paid gig - have been approved. ** FREE TO READ **
New minister's far north challenge
Nikki Boyd will have to hit the ground running after today being appointed as the new Queensland Minister for Fire and Disaster Recovery. ** FREE TO READ **
Bringing extra cheer to Christmas
Redcliffe Hospital staff have dug deep this Christmas as part of their annual St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal. ** FREE TO READ **
Lotto hotspots across our City
The million-dollar Lotto lightning bolt has struck three times across the City of Moreton Bay in the first 11 months of this year. ** FREE TO READ **
"We are united. Our voice is strong"
Campaigners fighting the proposed route of a new highway have called on residents to ‘stand up’ now, while there is still time stop it.
Funding appeal for "crucial" hospital
An urgent appeal has been made to State and Federal Governments for help to fund the region’s first wildlife hospital. ** FREE TO READ **
Max finds pot of gold - three times
North Lakes resident Max Cunningham has found a rich vein of golden form at the Queensland Swimming Championships (December 9-15) – and there may be more. ** FREE TO READ **
