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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Morayfield trial for needle-free flu vaccine
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Web of intrigue over spider post
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State gold and bronze for Grace
Lily Smith, pictured above, and Macey Lawler were the toast of Grace Swimming after medal-winning performances at the Queensland Sprint Championships.
Smart move saves $1 million
Smart water meters have saved Unitywater customers more than $1 million on bills and 231 million litres of water over the last two years.
Bribie's hatchlings need our help
Bribie Island is expecting its first turtle hatchlings of the season in coming weeks – and beachgoers are being urged to help ensure they make it from “egg to sea”.
Piling to start on new bridge
Piling work is set to start today for the steel infrastructure of a new pedestrian overpass on Elizabeth Ave, Clontarf.
World first coming to Redcliffe
Redcliffe will host its first world-ranking golf tournament this week when the national final of the Conor’s Amateur Series is held over three days on the Clontarf course.
Narangba service celebrating 20 years
A youth and family counselling centre, which has supported hundreds of children and adolescents, is celebrating a major milestone.
Raising cup of chai to 100 years
Putting long life and good health down to the fact she never drank, Murrumba Downs’ resident Priscilla (Ruth) Chamier has celebrated her 100th birthday at Bolton Clarke Retirement Aged Care.
Council revamps disaster dashboard
Moreton Bay Regional Council has upgraded its Disaster Dashboard, adding features to ensure residents have all the information they need in a natural disaster. Here’s the details and how to access it
