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.
Bribie to host “biggest yet”
Bribie Island will host the Pastel Society of Australia’s biggest Annual Awards exhibition yet, featuring acclaimed artists, free demonstrations and a celebration of fine art.
Funding fires up Moreton Bay festivals
Woodfordia and the Bribie Island Nature Festival have secured $71,000 in Festivals Australia funding to expand arts, culture and community experiences across Moreton Bay.
Bridge plan seeks new approval
The proposed $750 million Bribie Island Bridge has entered the federal environmental approval process, with construction expected to begin in 2028 and deliver safer, improved traffic and active transport connections.
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.
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Emotional finish to Holt Bolt
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Interest rates on hold - for now
The Reserve Bank of Australia has today decided to keep interest rates on hold for a fourth successive month. ** FREE TO READ **
Stage set for Addams Family musical
The curtain will go up this week on St Benedict’s College’s latest production of The Addams Family – A New Musical Comedy. How to see the show.
Anywhere Festival to return in 2024
Moreton Bay’s popular Anywhere Festival is set to return in 2024, following its resounding success in early 2023. Here's the details
Grants to create positive change
Community groups in the City of Moreton Bay and across the state are encouraged to apply for funding for projects that support local women and girls. ** FREE TO READ **
Honouring officers who died on duty
National Police Remembrance Day will be marked with a special service in Burpengary today at 2pm.
Medal haul at national titles
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Seeing into future at PCYC
PCYC Caboolture has given a glimpse into its future with work set to start on a new multi-million dollar centre.
