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.
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.
New parks for school holidays
Four new and upgraded parks are opening across the Moreton Bay region ahead of the spring school holidays.
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QSEC saddling up for future
Plans are underway to upgrade the Queensland State Equestrian Centre – possibly to international standard.
Police revoke fire declaration
UPDATE 9AM: The earlier emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act has been revoked.
King honours 10 from Moreton Bay
A host of remarkable past and present Moreton Bay residents, volunteers and coaches have been recognised in the 2025 King's Birthday Honours.
Paddlers' quest for Passage first
Four dragon boats and their crews are preparing to set out from Bribie Island on a first for the Pumicestone Passage.
"Clutch factor" key to stunning win
Liam Adcock, the former Redcliffe Little Athlete, has served notice to the world's leading long jumpers - again.
New track open for all ages
A new $530,000 pump track - designed for children, teens and adults - has opened at Deception Bay.
Vale Noel McEwan - 1935-2025
Noel McEwan, who raised and lowered the Australian flag at Wamuran National Servicemen’s Memorial every day for 22 years, will be farewelled on Friday.
Grace's journey from silence to musical stage
For most of her life, Grace Alexandra lived in silence. But that changed the day the Caboolture student picked up a saxophone and found her voice in music.
Big day for small businesses
Nikki Boyd, the State Member for Pine Rivers, has revealed the winners of her fourth annual Small Business Awards.
Fan-tastic night for Dolphins
What a night! Dolphins’ club record 55-6 win over Dragons will be long remembered – especially by fans at Suncorp Stadium. Were you there? Check out our picture special.
