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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Highway set for $7 million upgrade
More than 3.3km of the D'Aguilar Highway, between the Bruce Highway and Old Gympie Rd in Caboolture, is to be resurfaced.
Bringing The Jungle to North Lakes
A huge new purpose-built Jungle Adventure Play centre is being planned for a vacant block in North Lakes.
Bounce-ing into Morayfield
Bounce Australia is set to open a giant new trampoline and “adrenaline playground” in Morayfield – creating up to 100 jobs.
Back to school – tips for parents
The new school year is almost here! While many parents will be rejoicing, there are many whose children are doing it for the first time, starting high school or anxious about returning to class. Here’s some expert tips to help
Tis' the season for ... sport!
Registrations are open. Sign-on dates locked in. The winter sports season has arrived. Here's a special guide to the main winter sports and clubs ahead of the 2023 season.
Studying 'trashy lives' of region's ibis
White ibis is a bird with a bad reputation, but a study is using the Moreton Bay Region to better understand these ‘bin chickens’ - and it wants your help.
Australia Day in Moreton Bay Region
There’s heaps happening across the Moreton Bay Region this Australia Day including Music in the Park Scarborough and an afternoon of fun and fireworks at Bribie Island. Here’s the details
Seven outlets planned for Samford Market
A new food and drink court is being planned for a corner block near the centre of Samford Village.
$15 million upgrade for key road
Design work is underway on $15 million of upgrades along 9kms of Beachmere Road.
Plans lodged for new childcare centres
Plans have been submitted for new childcare centres in Kallangur and Petrie - four kilometres apart and both close to schools.
