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.
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.
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.
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Rallying to help dog sanctuary
Support has flooded in for a Morayfield couple battling changes to their passion for the last 17 years – the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs Brisbane. ** FREE TO READ **
Strawberry and Dessert Festival - win a family pass
Win a family pass to the Strawberry and Dessert Festival 2023 at Sandstone Point Hotel, Bribie Island! Join the strawberry-themed fun on September 24th.
Huge support for bay suburb plan
Deception Bay Residents Group (DBRG) has received overwhelming backing for its plans to help shape and unlock the suburb’s potential. ** FREE TO READ **
Nominate a local hero for Australia Day awards
Shine a spotlight on outstanding people in Moreton Bay by nominating them for City of Moreton Bay’s 2024 Australia Day Awards. Here’s the details + how to nominate
Clampdown on illegal parking
Moreton Bay City Councillors have voted to start court proceedings over nine unpaid parking fines. Four are for parking in an “area for people with disabilities”. ** FREE TO READ **
Keanu, 6, driving for invite to worlds
Age is no barrier for Redcliffe golfer Keanu Samson, who first hit a golf ball aged three and at six is stunning coaches and players. ** FREE TO READ **
Catch up on culture for spring
Moreton Bay City Council libraries, galleries and museums have your dose of culture covered, with an array of free exhibitions and activities during spring. You can even meet a llama! Find out what else is on offer... **FREE TO READ**
Grace celebrating 14-medal haul
Grace swimmers – past and present – have triggered an avalanche of medals in both national and Brisbane competitions. ** FREE TO READ **
Ospreys in Moreton Bay - where to find them
Pip Grant-Taylor has been watching ospreys in the Moreton Bay region for more than a decade, captivated by their beauty, behaviour and resilience. She tells us where you can spot them and why they are amazing creatures
Work to start on White Patch bridge
Work will begin by the end of this year to build an $8.9 million new bridge to permanently reconnect the community of White Patch to the rest of Bribie Island. Here’s the details. **FREE TO READ**
