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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Volunteers needed for online training
Brisbane Seniors Online (BSOL) is in desperate need of new volunteer computer mentors in the Redcliffe and Moreton Bay Region.
Green light for busy intersection upgrade
Design is now complete and construction will start later this year on new traffic signals at the Caboolture-Bribie Island Rd and Regina Ave intersection, Ningi.
Monster holiday attraction coming to our region
Monster Jump, the newest giant inflatable in Australia, is coming to the Sandstone Point Hotel.
Gem Fest is back - with new attractions
Caboolture Gem Fest is back, after a two-year break, with a host of new attractions lined-up for the big day.
Don’t miss Movie in the Park at Bribie
Enjoy the movie The War with Grandpa this weekend when Bongaree hosts Movie in Park. It’s part of Moreton Bay Regional Council’s new bumper community events program for 2022.
$1.3 million Lotto winner says: "It won't change who I am!"
A Rothwell man says he’s ready to give to those who truly need it after winning more than $1.3 million in the weekend’s Saturday Gold Lotto draw.
83 years ... and family's still counting!
Twenty years ago, Matthew Diefenbach started a traineeship at Golden Circle. The Deception Bay resident is still there continuing a remarkable family affair with the Northgate canning factory.
Toy, craft drive a boost for sick kids
The team at Richardson and Wrench Caboolture is spearheading a toy and craft supplies drive to bring smiles to the faces of children at Caboolture Hospital. Here’s the details and how you can get involved
Free Sight Support Expo coming to Bribie
A free one-day Sight Support Expo is being held by Quantum RLV at Bribie Island next week.
Weather: Flood, surf and wind warning, road closures, dam release
UPDATE 5pm: Seqwater will release water from North Pine Dam tonight. A Minor Flood Warning remains in place as do Gale and Hazardous Surf warnings for the southeast Queensland Coast including the Moreton Bay Region as a complex weather system moves down the coast. Here’s the details and road closures
