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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Sandstone Point plans big bash for 10th birthday
Sandstone Point Hotel has just announced it is celebrating its 10th Birthday with a huge Oz music celebration in July. Here are the details.
Turning containers into conservation
Woodfordia is turning trash into trees thanks to volunteers at the Woodfolk Folk Festival collecting 10 cent containers to fund site conservation.
$20m highway upgrades to start
Work will start this month on $20 million of upgrades to the D’Aguilar Highway between Woodford and Bracalba.
Fire ants affect us all
Imagine a world where your backyard is no longer a safe place, picnics are plagued by excruciating stings, and your garden is overrun by fire ants. This scenario could become reality if we don’t eradicate fire ants. Here is some information from the Queensland Government.
New route for Moreton Motorway
New plans have been unveiled for the controversial Stage 4 of a Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA) – which is being dubbed the Moreton Motorway.
Giving healthcare charities a $25,000 boost
Healthcare charities are encouraged to apply for $25,000 worth of in-kind marketing support to expand their reach and connect with more people in need. Here are the details.
Say I do takes stress out of wedding planning
Planning a wedding? Say I do is a comprehensive platform couples can use to streamline the wedding planning process in Moreton Bay. Here are the details
Grants to help those in need
Pine Rivers Community Finance Ltd (PRCF) has a special grant round to tackle homelessness and food insecurity in the Moreton Bay region.
Book nook is back in business
A popular Moreton Bay street library, which was forced to close last month, is now “back in business”.
Pitch for "critical" funding
City of Moreton Bay has unveiled 10 priorities it says need essential funding from the next Australian Government.
