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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Quartet striding off to national titles
Four young racewalkers will fly the flag for our region and Queensland at the Australian Track and Field Championships in Sydney later this month.
Tips and recipes for gluten-free living
Two businesses in the Moreton Bay Region are marking Coeliac Awareness Week (March 13-20) with gluten-free tips and recipes to help people with the disease.
Sporting blitz to help sick children
Two major events are joining forces to form a sporting first for this region.
Ten bridges to flood-proof highway
Work is underway, following the torrential rains, to improve flood resilience, safety and capacity on the Bruce Highway north of Caboolture.
Appeal to waive water charges for flood-hit residents
Moreton Bay Regional Council has urged Unitywater to step in and help residents across the region hit hard by last month’s devastating floods.
Snakes backing rugby program
Caboolture Snakes will have an additional form of rugby on offer this season at Petersen Rd - the Modified Rugby Program.
Dolphins now open for foundation members
Supporters of new NRL club the Dolphins can now cement they place in the club, one year before the first team runs out onto the field.
Work to start on new $105m development in Burpengary
The first homesites are set to be released mid-year at a new 329-lot development in Burpengary.
Two local schools to Share the Dignity
Two local schools are the first in the Moreton Bay Region to receive a Dignity Vending Machine that provides students access to free sanitary products. The initiative aims to remove barriers to learning for young women.
Waterfront gem awaits
This Beachmere home offers the ultimate in seaside living, with the waterfront on its back doorstep. The property is for sale now and we take a look inside
