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.
Bribie to host “biggest yet”
Bribie Island will host the Pastel Society of Australia’s biggest Annual Awards exhibition yet, featuring acclaimed artists, free demonstrations and a celebration of fine art.
Funding fires up Moreton Bay festivals
Woodfordia and the Bribie Island Nature Festival have secured $71,000 in Festivals Australia funding to expand arts, culture and community experiences across Moreton Bay.
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.
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Police warn beach drivers
Bribie Island is among the target areas for police during one of Moreton Bay region’s busiest times - the September school holidays.
Work to start on new shopping centre
The new Freshwater Village shopping centre will soon start taking shape with a builder appointed and major retailers secured.
Star striker Sharn is back
Sharn Freier - the Redcliffe-born, Moreton Bay-raised, Australian international striker - has flown back to Brisbane.
Tackling Moreton Bay's homeless crisis
New figures have revealed the Queensland Government’s response to Moreton Bay’s homelessness crisis, which was recently described as “horrific”.
Prepare now for wet spring, storm season
Unseasonal winter storms have given the City of Moreton Bay a taste of what could come this storm season, with authorities urging residents to prepare now.
"Real struggles facing our community"
On The Way Moreton Bay's free community soup kitchen, launched just four weeks ago, already has more than 50 people at some weekly sessions.
Work to start on new development
Civil construction work on stage one of a new development in Bellmere is expected to start next month.
Call to join Aussie Bird Count 2025
Spring has arrived and so has the 2025 Aussie Bird Count – a chance for citizen scientists to spot, identify and count the birds around them. Here’s how to get involved. Image: James Mascott.
Beach track to honour Harry
A Bribie Island beach track is to be renamed in honour of inspirational teenager Harrison “Harry” Payne.
New meters for Moreton Bay suburb
Unitywater is replacing water meters nearing the end of their 10-15-year lifecycle in Beachmere this month.
