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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Battle to keep rates rise low
Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Peter Flannery says this week’s 2023/24 Budget will include a rates increase lower than CPI despite the rising cost of delivering services and building infrastructure. Here’s what we know
Moreton Bay Region residents receive King's Birthday Honours
Meet the Moreton Bay Region residents who have been honoured for their service to the community in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list... **FREE TO READ**
Eclectica showcase for Bribie artists
The eighth annual exhibition for the Contemporary Arts Group (CAP) opens this month at Bribie Island Community Arts Centre.
Townhouse plan for Anzac Ave block
Plans have been submitted to build 45 townhouses on land backing on to Anzac Ave at Mango Hill.
Green light for $20m play centre
A new $20 million indoor children’s play centre will open in North Lakes next year after plans were approved by Moreton Bay Regional Council.
Plans for new Caboolture fast-food outlet
A long-standing Caboolture fuel station would make way for a fast-food outlet, if plans submitted to Moreton Bay Regional Council are approved.
Golden show by young stars
PCYC Redcliffe’s young stars struck gold, silver and bronze at the Australian Gymnastics Championships – and there may be more medals next month.
Centre opens to help at-risk kids
Act for Kids has officially opened its new Moreton Centre to provide better support for children and young people in the Moreton Bay Region.
RBA hikes interest rates again
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has today lifted interest rates 25 basis points from 3.85 per cent to 4.10 per cent. It’s the 12th time in a year. Here’s what it means for you
$20,000 boost for students
Two students from Deception Bay State High School and one from Clontarf State High have each won a $20,000 Harding Miller Education Foundation Scholarship to help them with their studies.
