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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The Australia Labor Party has won the 2025 Federal Election, but counting continues with a large number of prepoll and postal votes yet to be counted.
Connecting generations at Caboolture
Aged care day therapy attendees and childcare students are coming together to grow intergenerational friendships in Caboolture.
Tower plans for new 'village'
A new residential and commercial “village”, with 23 medium-to-high-rise urban towers for around 5000 residents, is being planned in the Moreton Bay region.
New parks and playgrounds on way
Four new parks and playgrounds are to be built in three Moreton Bay region suburbs at a cost of more than $1.9 million.
Upgrade starts on vital road upgrade
Work has started to upgrade a section of Caboolture-Bribie Island Rd to a four-lane, dual carriageway. Here are the details of what’s happening.
$150,000 richer after hospital trip
A Bribie Island woman had an unexpected silver lining to her hospital visit after winning $150,000 on an Instant Scratch-Its ticket.
Moreton Motorway battle ramping up
A battle to save Elimbah homes and businesses in the path of the new Moreton Motorway, has entered a crucial new phase.
"Largest outdoor store in southern hemisphere"
Work has officially started on the new $92 million Anaconda Adventure HQ development at Brendale.
Community events going to tender
Moreton Bay City Council will be inviting tenders to deliver 37 free community events a year at venues across the region.
North Lakes man lands $1.25 million
A young North Lakes man is keeping cool, calm and collected after becoming a millionaire in the weekend’s Gold Lotto draw.
