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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Art brightens foreshore footpaths
Paths across the Moreton Bay Region are a little brighter thanks to the new Art At Large: Foreshore Footpaths program. Find out more...
Night market back at sports club
Producers and makers from across the region will be at North Lakes Sports Club’s Summer Alleyway Night Market this week.
Mayor: ‘serious conversation’ needed on urban sprawl
Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Peter Flannery says a serious conversation about infill developments – building new homes in established centres - needs to happen this year to prevent further suburban sprawl. It comes as greater green protections take effect across the region. Here’s what’s happening
Wilson "can't wait" for world title fight
Liam Wilson is “pushing to his limits” as the countdown to his fight for the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) junior lightweight title gathers pace.
Calls show where storm hit hardest
The clean-up from last night’s storm is continuing across the region - as more wild weather may return. Suburbs hardest hit and rainfall figures.
Huge upgrade for major road
Plans to widen part of Deception Bay Road, from two lanes to four, have been unveiled - and are open for public comment.
Big plans for prime Redcliffe block
Plans have been submitted for a new nine-storey development right in the heart of Redcliffe, just metres from the beach front.
Gold-en finish at Queensland titles
Southern Cross swimmers finished 2022 with a host medals at the McDonald’s Queensland Championships in Brisbane.
Disbelief at Instant Scratch-Its win
A Burpengary man was left in a state of disbelief after scratching a top prize of $1000 a week for five years on an Instant Scratch-Its ticket.
10 cheap things to do on the Christmas break
With Christmas festivities wrapped up for another year and the bank account looking a little depleted, there’s no reason why you can’t still head out for the day in the Moreton Bay Region. Here’s some budget-friendly options to choose from
