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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Gateway to start $2 billion upgrade
Construction on stage one of the new Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway Upgrades is expected to start next year.
Lightning strikes twice in Deception Bay
A Deception Bay woman’s Keno numbers have come up trumps again, adding more than $150,000 to the million dollars she won 10 years ago!
Changes to bus routes for 2025 school year
Students across the City of Moreton Bay should plan their back-to-school journeys ahead of the new school year with changes to bus routes in place
Australia Day honours for Moreton Bay residents
Community heroes from the City of Moreton Bay have been recognised in the 2025 Australia Day honours list. We chat to some of the local legends making a difference in the place we call home.
Call for help to cut business red tape
Chambers of Commerce in Moreton Bay and across Queensland are being called upon to help cut State Government red tape.
"Critical care" boost for Moreton Bay
Funding for Moreton Bay’s new wildlife hospital - to plug a “concerning gap” in Queensland - is closing in on the $18million target.
Sharn signs for German giants
Redcliffe-born Sharn Freier, whose career started in Moreton Bay region, has signed for Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsberg in a club record deal.
Call for action after highway horror
Investigations have started into the horrific death of a pelican caught on a streetlight on the bridge to Redcliffe. Warning: Distressing images
Sky high illegal fireworks numbers
Fireworks watchdog Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) says there’s been a spike in illegal fireworks
Music festival back in Moreton Bay
The Urban Country Music Festival is coming back to Caboolture after a nine-year hiatus.
