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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National glory for Tyriani and Nate
Tyriani and Nate Wood turned the Sub Junior section of the Speedway Karting Association of Australasia (SKAA) national titles into a family affair.
Accessible tourism grant applications now open
Tourism operators are being given a helping hand to improve accessibility, with $9 million in grants up for grabs. Here's how to apply...
New plan for historic building
Plans have been submitted to incorporate part of an historic Redcliffe building in a new water-front development.
Mission to boost trade in NZ
Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Peter Flannery will lead a second trade mission to New Zealand in May after the first, last November, yielded about $740,000 in sales for local businesses. This visit will have a different focus. Find out more here
Grace medal haul at Senior Mets
Grace swimmers returned to Rothwell with eight medals - and pictures with a superstar - from the weekend’s Brisbane Senior Metropolitan Championships at the Sleeman Centre.
Bushfire season's warming up
The bushfire season is changing and firefighters are responding – so must residents. See tips for your home and new fire danger ratings.
Harley handed new role at Dolphins
Harley Connolly, who led elite swimming programs at Lawnton and Burpengary, has been named one of two head coaches for the Australian Dolphins Paralympic team.
"Transport solutions" must come first
New plans for the first stages of Caboolture West have been welcomed by Mayor Peter Flannery but he says “transport solutions” and funding must come first.
Huge fundraiser to help Caboolture kids
Coles has today launched its annual fundraiser for Curing Homesickness to help sick children at Caboolture Hospital and The Prince Charles Hospital.
New council CEO revealed
Scott Waters is the new CEO of Moreton Bay Regional Council, adding Australia's third largest council to the same position he held at Whitsunday, Darwin and Noosa.
