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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Join Moreton Bay Region SES’ ranks
Moreton Bay Region SES is looking for 100 more volunteers to join its ranks. There’s a series of information sessions early in the new year for those keen to find out more. Here’s the details
Call for action after grades fall
The health of Moreton Bay Region’s three main catchments - and across South-East Queensland - has fallen sharply, leading a peak environmental body to warn: “It is time to sit up and take action”.
New Year’s Eve events Moreton Bay Region
There are heaps of events happening on New Year’s Eve in the Moreton Bay Region. Here’s a list of free and ticketed events and where you can see fireworks
Human turtle leads Bribie campaign
A giant human turtle has been created to raise awareness of the summer nesting season at Woorim on Bribie Island.
Who’s Who in 22: Music & Arts
Today, we continue our Who’s Who in 22 series by listing people in the Moreton Bay Region community who have had an impact in Music and the Arts. Check out the list
Who’s Who in 2022, Music & Arts: Bribie Island Community Arts Centre
Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, which started as a bicentenary project, is now one of the biggest and busiest arts venues in Australia
Pool heating on mayor's wish list
The region’s major swimming pools have had significant upgrades ahead of summer - and the mayor wants more, especially for those with disability. Pool-by-pool graphics
Who’s Who in 22: Media & Influencers
Today, we continue our Who’s Who in 22 series by listing people in the Moreton Bay Region community who have had an impact as media and influencers. Check out the list
Who’s Who in 2022, Media & Influencers: Garry Youngberry
Garry Youngberry is one of the most familiar faces on our TV screens – but giving us the latest on the region’s weather is just one of his passions
Region's projects helping Unitywater's zero target
Three projects in the Moreton Bay Region are helping Unitywater towards its target of net zero nutrients diverted or offset from waterways by 2050.
