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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Time runs out for huge Laguna plan
Plans for the huge Laguna development, in the heart of North Lakes, are now off the table – with new visions released for the 1.7 hectare site.
Roadworks unearth snapshot of past
Remarkable discoveries found during work on the Petrie roundabout intersection have been donated to the Moreton Bay Regional Council Heritage Collection.
Encircle lands top award - again
Encircle was back in the winners’ circle for a second successive year at the 2023 Moreton Bay Business and Innovation Awards on Friday.
Border crossing: Guy halfway home
Guy Schweitzer has crossed into Queensland and is halfway through his epic 4500km run Home Run to Scarborough.
Teagan ready for 'Tillies world bid
Teagan Micah, who grew up in Redcliffe, has not forgotten the past, but her focus now is on the future and the FIFA Women's World Cup Finals. FREE TO READ
From 'shadows' to Aussie debuts
Two North Lakes players will make their international debuts next month against the world's best indoor netballers, with a top local umpire officiating. FREE TO READ
Photo gallery: Abbey Medieval Festival 2023
Big crowds engaged with re-enactors, workshops, cheered at the jousting and were keen to learn about Medieval history at the Abbey Medieval Festival on July 8 and 9 at Caboolture. Check out the photo gallery
Redcliffe ready for "best of the best"
Two years ago, home-town hero Doug Klein had a "fairy-tale finish" to win the Redcliffe Pro-Am. Klein as returned this week to face "best-of-the-best" in the Australian adidas PGA Pro-Am Series' most lucrative event.
Countdown to new skate parks
Work will start soon on the first of two new skate parks which will open in the Moreton Bay Region next year. See VIDEOS and FREE TO READ
Moreton Bay Business & Innovation Awards … 2023 winners
With a glamourous Moulin Rouge-themed backdrop, the region’s best and brightest businesses celebrated their achievements at the Moreton Bay Business & Innovation Awards tonight. We reveal the winners
