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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Who’s Who in 2022, Tourism: Oriana Wyrozebska
General Manager of Tourism and Investment at Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism Oriana Wyrozebska is helping spread the word about the wonders of the Moreton Bay Region – at home and overseas
Who’s Who in 22, Tourism: Jason Brown
G’Day Adventure Tours Founder and Managing Director Jason Brown has weathered the COVID-19 storm in 2022 by diversifying and collaborating with other operators to offer local and international tourists something special
Classic show by Cam Smith juniors
The 2022 Cameron Smith Junior Classic (CSJC) ticked all the boxes - on and off the course - now organisers at Wantima Country Club want to make it even better. 3 picture galleries
Huge crowds enjoy peninsula carols
Thousands of local residents and visitors turned out for Sunday's Redcliffe Peninsula Christmas Carols and Nathan Road Sports Complex, Rothwell. PICTURE SPECIAL
Brazil to call Moreton Bay home for World Cup
Moreton Bay will go green, gold and blue next year as the home base for Brazilian in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023.
Who’s Who in 22: Community Groups
Today, we continue our Who’s Who in 22 series by listing some community groups, in the Moreton Bay Region, which have achieved great things in 2022. Check out the list
Who’s Who in 22, Community Groups: Lions
Lions Clubs across the Moreton Bay Region have had a busy year co-ordinating local community projects, raising money for important causes, encouraging youth and supporting international projects
Who’s Who in 2022, Community Groups: Bribie Volunteer Marine Rescue
Bribie Island Volunteer Marine Rescue, one of the Moreton Bay Region’s essential services, started in a very different guise – as a boating and fishing club. Members have been in action again this year, helping mariners in distress
Who’s Who in 22, Community Groups: Rotary
Rotary clubs across the Moreton Bay Region have had another busy year forming connections, raising money, rejuvenating the environment, lifting the lid on mental health and much more in 2022
Who’s Who in 2022, Community: Stationery Aid
In the lead-up to the start of the school year, a number of dedicated volunteers from Stationery Aid packed thousands of supplies to help families in need
