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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Site for region's first wildlife hospital
A $3 million parcel of land in Dakabin has been allocated by Moreton Bay Regional Council for a wildlife hospital. Now Council is leading the call for State funding.
Land deal is Australian first
Community housing and specialist homelessness providers will be able to lease Council-owned land in Moreton Bay for new housing developments.
Crack down on illegal dumping
Nine people are being prosecuted by Moreton Bay Regional Council after allegedly caught dumping more than 2500 litres of waste. Each faces Magistrate Court fines of up to $57,500.
Bribie man's $10,000 surprise
A Bribie Island man has unwrapped a fabulous birthday gift – an Instant Scratch-Its ticket giving him $10,000 which will enable him to reunite with his son.
Put to test against world's best
Redcliffe resident Amelie Hoefel has added international experience to her growing water polo resume. ** FREE TO READ **
New plans to lower apartment block
Traders In Purple has taken the unusual step of applying to lower the height of approved plans for a 15-storey apartment building at Woody Point. ** FREE TO READ **
Measles alert for Moreton Bay Region
Residents have been put on measles alert after a confirmed case visited four locations in the Moreton Bay Region.
Setting sail for WinterBash
Sailors from across Queensland and New South Wales are gearing up for the WinterBash at Woody Point in two weeks.
Clubs celebrating $6.4m upgrade
A new $6.4 million home for Caboolture Snakes Rugby Union and Caboolture Touch Football has officially opened in Morayfield.
Having 'whale' of a time at awards
Sharing an “Australian success story” has helped Brisbane Whale Watching land one of the top Moreton Bay Business and Innovation Awards.
