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.
Suburbs:
The Latest
Minister's message to residents
Transport Minister Bart Mellish says he had a “positive meeting” with protesters fighting the proposed route of the Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA) Stage 4. ** FREE TO READ **
Key dates in council elections
Candidates are starting to throw their hats into the ring ahead of the Moreton Bay City Council elections in March. ** FREE TO READ **
Police issue dash cam appeal
Redcliffe Police are appealing for “dash cam or any recordings” of an alleged robbery yesterday around 5.20pm at a shopping area in Dakabin. ** FREE TO READ **
Mozzie treatments today, tomorrow
Moreton Bay City Council’s mosquito management team will be in the air today and tomorrow, targeting breeding sites in a bid to bring down mozzie numbers. Here’s the details
Prepare for minor coastal flooding
Moreton Bay City Council is warning residents in low lying areas adjacent to coastal areas to be prepared for minor flooding in the coming days. Here’s the details
New Bribie Bridge designs unveiled
Plans for a second Bribie Island Bridge have been released, giving residents and visitors a glimpse into the future. ** FREE TO READ, PICTURES, HAVE YOUR SAY **
Salute to 'Safe Room' supporters
A new ‘safe room’ has been officially opened in Deception Bay Police Station for victims of domestic violence (DV). It's one of three in our region. ** FREE TO READ **
Donate a Book Appeal improving literacy
Libraries across Moreton Bay have continued to facilitate the Donate a Book Appeal, with the community donating 974 more books in 2023 than in 2022. Here's the details
Firing up over plan for "unique area"
Residents are registering fears, concerns and ideas on bold new master plans for Scarborough Harbour and surrounding parks.
Drivers face major highway change
Motorists using the Bruce Highway southbound entry ramp from Caboolture-Bribie Island Rd will soon see significant changes. ** FREE TO READ **
