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.
Bribie to host “biggest yet”
Bribie Island will host the Pastel Society of Australia’s biggest Annual Awards exhibition yet, featuring acclaimed artists, free demonstrations and a celebration of fine art.
Funding fires up Moreton Bay festivals
Woodfordia and the Bribie Island Nature Festival have secured $71,000 in Festivals Australia funding to expand arts, culture and community experiences across Moreton Bay.
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.
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Moreton Bay City Council Budget 2025-26: Divisions 1, 2, 3 highlights
Here are the key projects for Divisions 1, 2 and 3 in today's Moreton Bay City Council Budget for 2025-26. See what's planned near you.
Concern for those who "lost everything"
Praise and sympathy have followed last night’s blaze which destroyed parts of a storage centre next to the Bruce Highway at Burpengary.
Clampdown on "abandoned" boats
'Abandoned Vessel' notices have been put on boats “parked” in a Moreton Bay canal – with a deadline for owners to comply with Local Laws.
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.
