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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Green light after $4m upgrades
Work is complete on $4.4m upgrades to the Pumicestone and Dances roads intersection at Caboolture.
Final flood of golf course land objections
Objections are reported to be flooding in today in the final hours for public submissions into plans to develop former North Lakes Resort Golf Club land.
Milestone for new satellite hospital
Major construction work has finished, and the new Caboolture Satellite Hospital is expected to open soon. ** FREE TO READ **
Green light for new live music venue
Plans for a new "purpose-built" live music venue on Bribie Island have been given the go-ahead.
Heartfelt thanks to vital volunteers
Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism recently celebrated the vital role of volunteers in the region at an event honouring their contribution during National Volunteer Week. Here’s the details
Guy's up and running on epic trip
Guy Schweitzer is heading home – but it may be three months before he arrives in Scarborough! Here's why! and how to follow Guy's remarkable journey.
Ninjas ready to take on world
Seven young ninja warriors, who all train from the Moreton Bay Region, are preparing for their Ultimate challenge more than 14,700kms away.
Duo medal on Australia debuts
Tahlea Toohey and Paul 'PJ' Utia, from All Star Boxing Academy in Lawnton, made stunning international debuts at the Oceania Junior and Youth Championships.
Record response to golf land plan
A record number of submissions have been lodged over plans for former North Lakes golf course land - with a lobby group claiming thousands are objections.
Taking off on Global challenge
Mitchell James and Tim Gould will jet off to France this week aiming to serve up another golden display at the Virtus Global Games (June 4-10).
