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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Call for action over 'begging' dolphins
Researchers believe bottlenose dolphins, including some in waters off Bribie and Redcliffe, may be teaching other dolphins to ‘beg’ for food from recreational fishers.
Kallangur syndicate's Lotto jackpot
Eight Kallangur shoppers have each bagged a quarter of a million dollars after their Saturday Gold Lotto syndicate scored division one on the weekend.
New highway route locked in
The Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA) route from Moorina to Narangba has now been “protected”.
Trapping region's pest turtles
Moreton Bay Region appears to be winning a long battle against one of the world’s most invasive species - red-eared slider turtles.
Scam warning on ‘resale tickets’
Scammers are targeting people desperately trying to get hold of tickets to this year’s sold-out Abbey Medieval Festival, with organisers issuing a warning. Here’s what is happening and where you can buy ‘resale tickets’ safely
Art with a bang!
Artists from across the Moreton Bay Region are busy preparing for this year’s Fabulous Art Beachmere (FAB) exhibition. Here's how to enter...
Embrace Take Your Dog to Work Day
Hit the boss up, tomorrow is Take Your Dog to Work Day. It’s a day to celebrate the love and friendship dogs provide and encourage adoption. Here’s some tips and a letter to convince your manager it’s a good idea
Water price rise revealed
Unitywater customers in the Moreton Bay Region and Sunshine Coast regions are set for a rise in water and sewerage charges from July 1. Here's how much
Counting down to bushfire season
Firefighters are working on a six-week window to prepare Moreton Bay Region for the bushfire season. Here's the areas which may be at risk and what residents must do. FREE TO READ
Fire ants warning after local nests found
The recent discovery of fire ant nests in Burpengary East is proof the dangerous pests are still a real threat and vigilance is key to eradicating them. Here’s the details and what to look for
