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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Proof hairdressers have big hearts
Bribie-based organisation Hairdressers with Hearts has launched an Australian-first training program to help victims of domestic and family violence and elder abuse
Van escapes bring joy
Caravanning gives you a sense of freedom and relaxation like no other holiday, according to Barbara and Barrie Richardson of Peninsula Caravan Club. They have been members for more than five years, but have owned caravans for about 14 years.
International Women’s Day: Building our community
As we celebrate International Women’s Day this week, we’re shining a light on some of the inspiring women in our community making a difference.
International Women’s Day: Women driving region’s economy
There’s a core group of women driving Moreton Bay Region’s Regional Economic Development Strategy, which will create jobs and build a bigger, bolder, brighter future for everyone. We chat to them on International Women’s Day.
International Women’s Day: Councillors make their mark
We chat with Moreton Bay Regional Council’s five female councillors this International Women’s Day about the challenges facing women and who inspires them.
International Women's Day: Making a difference in business
As we celebrate International Women's Day, we chat with three women making a difference to business owners across the Moreton Bay Region.
International Women's Day: MPs lead the charge
As we celebrate International Women's Day 2021, we speak with three State Members of Parliament leading the charge in the Moreton Bay Region. They just happen to be women.
COVID-19 packages a boost for Moreton Bay Region economy
More than 1000 jobs will have been created across the region by the end of the year thanks to a focus on building community infrastructure by Moreton Bay Regional Council made possible by COVID-19 funding from the State and Federal governments.
Olympians start Special journey
The Special Olympians Moreton North (SOMN) are about to start a journey which could take them from Morayfield to Berlin, via Tasmania.
Massive year of events
Events are making a return to the Moreton Bay Region in a move that is tipped to give the local economy a much-needed boost and bring smiles to the faces of locals and visitors.
