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 mission to save vision
Residents across the region are being asked to return any unwanted, old prescription or unused glasses to Specsavers and help restore sight to those most in need.
Max 'flys' to double gold
Max Cunningham has led the medal charge for Rothwell-based Grace Swimming at this week’s Queensland Championships in Brisbane.
Smith lands top performance award
Cameron Smith, who learned to play golf at Wantima Country Club in Brendale, last night added another award to his remarkable collection in 2022.
Moreton Bay Regional Council Christmas closures
Moreton Bay Regional Council customer service centres are closing for Christmas. Here’s a full list of what facilities and services are open and what’s closed for the festive season
Who’s Who in 22: Environment
Today, we continue our Who’s Who in 22 series by listing people in the Moreton Bay Region community who have made a difference to the environment in 2022. Check out the list
Who’s Who in 2022, Environment: Pine Rivers Koala Care
Volunteers from Pine Rivers Koala Care have urged residents to report injured koalas across the region, throughout 2022, in a bid to save the species from extinction
Who’s Who in 2022, Environment: Moreton Bay Koala Rescue
Through the generosity of community members who recycled their cans and bottles properly, the team from Moreton Bay Koala Rescue has been able to buy new equipment in 2022
Who’s Who in 2022, Environment: Bribie Island Environmental Protection Association (BIEPA)
Bribie Island Environmental Protection Association (BIEPA) turned to sculpture recently to celebrate and raise awareness of the 2022 turtle nesting and hatching season
Last chance for cheaper fuel, says RACQ
Fill up now. That’s the message from Queensland’s peak motoring body, with a petrol price hike now underway in the lead up to Christmas.
World dream comes true for 'warrior' Wilson
Liam Wilson will fight for a world boxing title in Arizona early next year - after a dramatic turn of events in the last 48 hours.
