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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Dining gems at Bribie, Sandstone Point
Believe it or not, diners have been the biggest winners from COVID-19 shutdown with innovative menus emerging and more flexible options for a night in or out. Here’s a couple of gems from Bribie Island/Sandstone Point.
Blood blitz to avoid shortage
Residents across the Moreton Bay Region have been given an added incentive by Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to boost blood stocks during Christmas and New Year.
Medical Centre's open over Christmas and New Year's
Without a doubt kids will get sick during the times when it's hard to find a Doctor or Chemist open. If you need a chemist or medical centre in the Moreton Bay Region over the Christmas and New Year's break, scroll through the list below to find one near you that will be open.
Still waiting to break drought
We may be facing the wettest summer in a decade, but Seqwater’s dams, which supply the Moreton Bay Region, are still in a ‘drought response’ phase.
Driving ahead with new plans
G’day Adventure Tours owner Jason Brown is working on new attractions and markets for his Bribie Island business.
Sign-up for Home Alone
Pet owners across the Moreton Bay Region and Queensland are being urged to register with the RSPCA Qld’s Home Alone service.
Funding for multicultural events
Moreton Bay Multicultural Fiesta Celebrations and Moreton Bay Region Lunar New Year Festival are among 211 multicultural celebrations in 2021, sharing in more than $1.5 million from the State Government’s Celebrating Multicultural Queensland program.
Island warning for motorists and boaties
Part of Bribie Island has been closed to traffic and boaties are to avoid the area after waves broke through a dune effectively dividing the island in two.
Region hits $13 million jackpot
The Moreton Bay Region has now topped $13 million in major Division One, first prize lottery, Scratch-Its and Keno wins this year … so far!
Get cultured in the Moreton Bay region
The holidays are upon us, and aren't they a sight for sore eyes after the year we've just endured! It's time to get out of the house and explore our beautiful region. Why not spend some time these holidays getting super cultured at some of the region's best art galleries and museums?
