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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Mums, community champions: meet your five female Moreton Bay Regional Councillors
A record number of female councillors have taken their place in the new-look Moreton Bay Regional Council. We chat with five mums and community champions, relishing their chance to make a difference.
Romantic Spots to Propose in the Moreton Bay Region
There are plenty of places to pop the question of marriage, but none prettier or more romantic than in the Moreton Bay Region. From luxurious places to stay, adventures and untouched nature, it’ll be hard to decide which spot to pick.
Brunching your way around the Moreton Bay Region
Sick of the ‘same old, same old’ bacon and eggs and big breakfasts? We’ve put together a list of some of our favourite cafes around the region who have unique and creative menus, fun décor, fantastic service – and of course, fabulous coffee!
Moreton Bay Regional Council workforce responds to COVID-19
When social distancing rules came into force, Moreton Bay Regional Council - Australia’s third largest municipality - was quick to restructure a workforce of nearly 1,700.
Global Care Bribie Island serves up free meals
It’s not just the seaside village charm and white sandy beaches that make Bribie Island special – it’s the way the community bands together when the going gets tough.
Discover Moreton Bay – safe seniors’ mid-week adventures
Do you have serious dose of cabin fever from self-isolating because you’re a senior? An easing of COVID-19 restrictions means you can finally leave the house and go for a drive, walk or picnic. Here’s some safe options in the Moreton Bay Region.
Take the bait – fish and chips by the water
Have you been craving hot fish and chips, a water view and a cool sea breeze on your face? Good news, thanks to an easing of COVID-19 restrictions, you can get your fix from May 2. We’ve put a list together of the best seaside spots and outlets in the Moreton Bay Region, so you can take your pick.
Support locals, buy Local
Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Peter Flannery says it is surprisingly easy, thanks to transformations undertaken by industrious local businesses to keep trading throughout COVID-19 restrictions.
Praise for locals staying home
Vision of crowds at Gold Coast, Bondi and St Kilda beaches has gone viral for all the wrong reasons, but it’s nothing but good news in the Moreton Bay Region.
Quarantinis’ at home anybody? Oh, and if you need a recipe or two, we’ve got you covered.
‘Quarantinis’ at home anybody? Make your own ‘Quarantini’ with alcohol delivered to your front door. Oh, and if you need a recipe or two, we’ve got you covered.
