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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Classic $1 million win for Keno player
A Warner Keno player has had the perfect kick-start to their week after winning more than $1 million.
Ask Dr Dazza | Bribie breakthrough
OUR coastlines are always changing naturally, particularly near surf bars. It is part of what makes our coastline unique.
Work starts on $4.2m road upgrade
Good news for Caboolture drivers – design and planning work has started ahead of the $4.2 million upgrade of the Pumicestone Rd and Dances Rd intersection.
$1.9m Kippa-Ring Lotto winner found!
A Kippa-Ring woman who’s been looking for a new home in the challenging property market is ready to make that dream a reality after winning $1.9 million in Gold Lotto.
Iconic beach pavilion to close - and be demolished
The iconic Suttons Beach Pavilion, which has stood on Redcliffe’s foreshore for more than 80 years is to close and be demolished on safety grounds.
Check your tickets - new Lotto millionaire in this region
It could be a week full of celebrations for a Kippa-Ring player who scored more than $1 million in Saturday’s Gold Lotto draw - but first, they need to check their ticket and discover they’ve won!
Photo gallery: Holiday fun found outdoors
Families headed outdoors during the extended school holidays, flocking to Scarborough Beach Park, Lake Eden at North Lakes, The Mill Waterpark at Petrie and Bribie Island. Check out our photo gallery
Photo gallery: Australia Day in Moreton Bay Region
The sun may not have been shining, but locals and visitors made the best of Australia Day enjoying community events at Scarborough and Bribie Island. Check out our photo gallery
Researchers hit the beach searching for birds
Instead of taking a break over summer, a group of University of the Sunshine Coast students has been hard at work researching birds and other vertebrates on beaches including at Bribie Island. We reveal what they have discovered
Australia Day honours for local legends
Eleven community heroes with links to the Moreton Bay Region have been honoured in this year’s Australia Day honours list. We reveal who they are...
