Bribie Island
Cross the Bribie Island bridge over Pumicestone Passage and you'll find yourself relaxing as soon as you cross to the other side of this coastal paradise.
The Bribie Island area includes Banksia Beach, Bellara, Bongaree, Welsby, White Patch, Woorim, Beachmere, Donnybrook, Meldale, Toorbul, Godwin Beach, Ningi and Sandstone Point.
Nearly a third of the Island is uninhabited as it forms the Bribie Island National Park.
Bribie Island is the only Queensland island connected to the mainland by bridge. This allows easy access by car, about an hour and 20 minutes’ drive from the Brisbane Central Business District.
Protecting Bribie’s nesting turtles
Moreton Bay celebrates a strong Bribie Island turtle nesting season with 26 nests recorded. Six marine turtle species spotted as Council and volunteers protect hatchlings through lighting controls, shade structures and community action for conservation.
New On Demand Service for Bribie
Bribie residents are to get a new On Demand Transport service, with an experienced local operator to deliver the three-year trial.
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.
Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opens in Deception Bay
Residents across Deception Bay and surrounding suburbs now have access to free urgent healthcare with the opening of the Deception Bay Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.
Power still out, roads closed in Moreton Bay
UPDATE 3.15PM. More than 21,000 homes and businesses are still without power after Monday’s wild storms, which hit the City of Moreton Bay particularly hard. More than 30 local roads are still closed as are several schools. Here is the latest.
New parks for school holidays
Four new and upgraded parks are opening across the Moreton Bay region ahead of the spring school holidays.
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The Latest
School nets Firebirds' star trio
The fast-growing netball program at Southern Cross Catholic College has been given a major boost – a visit by three of Queensland’s top players. ** FREE TO READ **
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 **
Eliminated from Australian Idol, but it's only the beginning
Bribie Island local, Kiani Smith has now been eliminated from Australian Idol after making it to the Top 8. Here's what she had to say
Massive survey of parents begins
Triple P Parenting has launched its biggest survey of parents in a bid to find out what they think about parenting issues facing families today. Here’s what is happening and how you can get involved
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 **
