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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Hiring spree as GYG set to open in Morayfield
Guzman y Gomez (GYG) is preparing to say ‘hola’ to Morayfield next week when the Mexican food chain opens its fourth restaurant in Queensland this year.
RBA hikes interest rates again
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced it will lift interest rates by 50 basis points from 1.35 per cent to 1.85 per cent.
More gold for Kaylee - Commonwealth Games Day 4
Kaylee McKeown, the former Caboolture resident who trained at Burpengary, produced two remarkable medal-winning swims, just 50 minutes apart, this morning.
Work starts on new multi-million dollar shopping centre
The first sod has been officially turned on a new multi-million-dollar shopping centre development in Bellmere.
New golf course - for families and fun
Pacific Harbour Golf and Country Club, on Bribie Island, will soon open a new course designed for families and having fun.
It's gold and bronze - Commonwealth Games Day 3
Our region is celebrating two more Commonwealth Games medals after a dramatic 75 minutes in the swimming pool this morning.
Medal for Kirralee - Commonwealth Games Day 2
Kirralee Hayes, a founding member of Genesis Aquatics at Bray Park, has won a superb bronze medal at the Commonwealth games this morning.
Bribie joins $6 million SharkSmart trial
Bribie Island will be one of the new sites in the State Government’s expanded $6 million trial of shark spotting drones.
MP blasts Manly jersey debacle
Longman MP Terry Young has thrown his support behind Manly Sea Eagles players who refused to wear a rainbow-trimmed jersey supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. Watch his speech...
Our swimmers going for Games gold
The wait is almost over. After a month travelling and training, six swimmers will carry our region’s hopes into the Commonwealth Games.
