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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No contest for half City's seats
Residents in five divisions may not have to go to the polls in next month’s Local Government elections for Moreton Bay City Council - or elect a mayor! ** HERE'S WHY **
Lily lands medal hat-trick
Grace swimmer Lily Smith stepped onto the winner's podium three times at the weekend's Queensland Sprint Championships. ** FREE TO READ **
Ausbuild Dolphins NRL community partner applications open
Ausbuild is calling for expressions of interest from charities, community groups and organisations based in the City of Moreton Bay to partner with them for the Dolphins NRL 2024 season
Parenting tips: Adjusting to a new school year
The transition to a new school year can be an exciting time filled with new adventures. But it can also be stressful and daunting for kids who are feeling anxious or worried about the unknown – new teachers, friendships groups, or an entirely new environment. Here are a few simple strategies from Triple P
Work starts on historic new city
The historic first sod was turned today at Waraba, formerly known as Caboolture West, a new city which will eventually be the size of Mackay.
Kyle's revved up for Open debut
The countdown is almost over for Kyle Evans, the 19-year-old Redcliffe racer who start his first Australian Formula Open season tomorrow. ** FREE TO READ **
National call for rising stars
Five athletes from the City of Moreton Bay have been named in Australia’s 2024 National Trampoline Squad. ** FREE TO READ **
Pitching routes for new highway
Residents are already suggesting routes, ring roads and tunnel options for a new four-lane highway from Narangba to Bald Hills. ** FREE TO READ **
Power of the pen in highway battle
Campaigners have reached a milestone in their battle to stop a four-lane highway going through Elimbah. ** FREE TO READ **
Bribie Island local takes Australian Idol stage
Bribie Island local Kiani Smith, also known as her stage name Kiani Jazz, was accepted into Australian Idol's audition round after applications opened in June 2023. Her performance will air tonight on February 6. Here's the story
