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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Brisbane to Brendale in eight minutes!
Moreton Bay residents are now a step closer to the day when we take to the skies - and get an eight-minute taxi from Brisbane!
Changing of the guard
After 30 years in leadership roles at Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology, Director Edith Cuffe has stepped down saying it’s time to enjoy being a volunteer and Lady Edith of Abbeystowe. She spoke with Moreton Daily
Liam's rematch or Aussie showdown
The sporting future of Liam Wilson, from All Star Boxing Academy in Lawnton, is starting to take shape despite the furore over Saturday’s world title fight in the US.
Interest rates rise … again
The Reserve Bank of Australia has today lifted interest rates again – the ninth time since May 2022. Here’s what it means
Teaming up to close the food loop
A partnership between Sesame Lane Care and Kindergarten and a Beachmere-based business is turning food waste from all its centres into compost, soil and worm castings. Here’s what’s happening
'Secrecy' claim over key grant program
Federal Member for Petrie Luke Howarth wants the government to “end eight months of secrecy” over how much Moreton Bay Regional Council (MBRC) will get from a key grant program.
Region's worst road revealed
One of the Moreton Bay Region’s most popular tourist routes has been rated our most unroadworthy road.
Classic plan for start of historic race
A flotilla of classic cruisers looks set to join the start of the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race (B2G) and “chase” the main fleet along the Redcliffe shoreline.
Robbie's back and ready to Roar
Robbie Kruse, who went from Pine Rivers to the greatest stages in world football, has re-joined A-League Brisbane Roar and may be back in action tonight.
Wilson 'hungry' for world title
Liam Wilson, from All Star Boxing Academy in Lawnton, will have fans ringside in the US and at his home gym - where excitement is building among young boxers - supporting him tomorrow as he bids for a world title.
