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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Danger for dugongs and turtles as La Nina destroys food supplies
Boaties are urged to take care on Moreton Bay, as La Nina wreaks havoc on turtles and dugongs, forcing them to migrate south in search of food. Find out more...
Change Commission assesses ‘Moreton Bay City’ bid
The bid for Moreton Bay Region to become Moreton Bay City is now being assessed by the independent Local Government Change Commission, after Minister for Local Government Steven Miles deemed it met the criteria. Here’s the latest
Local artists make the cut in Brisbane Portrait Prize
Artists from Bribie Island, Deception Bay and Redcliffe are among the finalists for this year's prestigious Brisbane Portrait Prize. See their entries...
Top archers aiming for Samford
Top archers from Australia and overseas will be drawing back their bows in Samford next week.
Major road upgrades to start in Morayfield
Crews will start work this month to upgrade 2.3kms of Morayfield Rd in Burpengary, making the road safer and more efficient.
Stay out of water at Moodlu quarry
Unitywater has warned Moodlu Quarry is closed to the public and now an “active construction site”.
Residents launch late bid to stop overpass
Residents fighting construction of a multi-million dollar pedestrian overpass in Clontarf, have called on the Queensland Ombudsman for help.
Upgrades to start at busy intersection
Work is about to start on a $4 million upgrade to the intersection of Bribie Island Rd and Regina Ave in Ningi.
Police round-up: train robbery, drug-driving charges
A Deception Bay man was charged with robbery and wilful damage after an incident on a Petrie train. Find out what else is keeping police busy...
Council officer to be fined for breaking Council rules
A Council officer will be fined for breaking Moreton Bay Regional Council’s (MBRC) own parking rules.
