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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Why parents are going back to school
Moreton Bay’s Birali Steiner School is building foundations for their students’ success by getting parents back into the classroom.
Fishers land $300,000 cash boost
Fish stocks and habitats in the Pumicestone Passage and Deception Bay waterways have been given a $300,000 boost by the Federal Government.
Pre-polling opens across Moreton Bay Region
Pre-polling for the October 30 State Election opened today, with thousands expected to cast their vote early, either by post or in person.
And the winners are …
The votes have been counted and the winners declared in this year’s Forkies Eat and Drink Awards.
Hospital bonanza for Bribie Island
A new emergency care health clinic and day hospital will be built on Bribie Island following approval from Moreton Bay Regional Council.
Jolly good fellows
Projects involving developing anti-venom, freeze-dried berries and improving serious traffic crash clearance rates have earnt three Moreton Bay residents Churchill Fellowships.
Hooked on Fishing #1
If you love to wet a line, here’s some expert tips to increase your chances of catching a feed for dinner. It’s a mixed bag, this time of year
Women left stunned by birthday present
A Bribie Island woman is still coming to terms with fact she has won $1000 a week for the next five years on a Live then Life Instant Scratch-It ticket received as a Birthday present.
Helping homeless stay safe
At first glance it is hard to see what a Bolton Clarke retirement village resident on Bribie Island has in common with those living rough in Melbourne – but the clue is in the face mask.
Setting sail from Brisbane to … Bribie
The Moreton Bay Region will still see a magnificent fleet of racing yachts this year, going from Brisbane to Bribie – not Gladstone - this weekend.
