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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Tom and Christine celebrate 70 years
Nothing was going to stop Bolton Clarke Inverpine aged care residents Tom and Christine Hooper from celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary together last month.
No boat? No problem for new Dragons
Dragons Abreast Pumicestone, the newest members of Dragons Abreast Australia (DAA), may not have a boat, but it’s not stopping them launching their first fundraiser.
Students buck national trend
The Moreton Bay Region is bucking the national trend, with university participation rates rising instead of falling, according to the latest Census data. Moreton Bay Regional Council and UniSC say it’s further proof the campus at Petrie is needed
Students stride out on Kokoda Challenge
Students and teachers from Caboolture East State School rose to the 'challenge' on a slippery, wet track in the D'Aguilar National Park the weekend.
Magpie swooping season in Moreton Bay Region
Magpie season is in full swoop and while Brisbane City Council has made changes to the way it handles aggressive birds, there won’t be changes in the Moreton Bay Region. We chat to an expert about how to live with the birds and find out how to report incidents
Same again for Cowboys' clash
Vodafone Warriors interim head coach Stacey Jones pictured above, has named an unchanged line-up, but with Chanel Harris-Tavita on the bench, for Friday’s NRL 23 clash with the North Queensland Cowboys in Townsville (6pm AEST).
Celebrating 30 years of island living
Bolton Clarke’s Bongaree Retirement Village said cheers to 30 years on Saturday with residents gathering for a celebration of the village’s history.
Milestone matches for dynamic duo
Two of our region’s top hockey players, Shane Kenny and Ian Schulz, have reached the same sporting milestone just two weeks apart.
New project prepares Bribie Island students for the future
Students from Bribie Island State High School will be better prepared for life beyond school with funding for a new program. Find out more...
Police round-up: thieves steal jewellery, passports
It pays to lock your doors - even if you're at home - as one unfortunate household discovered when thieves took advantage of their inattention. Find out what else has been keeping Moreton Bay Police busy...
