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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Moreton Bay's new seagrass meadows
Unitywater has started planting seagrass across seven sites in Moreton Bay’s Marine Park to test reducing nutrient levels in local waterways.
Moreton Bay Community events in 2025
The calendar of community events for the first half of 2025 in Moreton Bay has been released, with plenty of options to suit residents of all ages. Here’s the list
Plant tips to avoid water pipe blockages
Unitywater is urging residents to pause before they plant, with more than 30 per cent of wastewater pipe blockages and overflows caused by tree roots. Here are some tips to avoid a problem at your place
How to get free native plants in Moreton Bay
City of Moreton Bay residential property owners can apply for a free native plant voucher via Moreton Bay City Council. Here’s how
How to keep pets safe in storms
RSPCA Queensland and Get Ready Queensland are urging pet owners to take steps to protect their furry friends during stormy and hot weather. Here’s how
Residents' "nightmare" finally over
Elimbah residents have today won their battle to stop the new Moreton Motorway going through their homes.
New laws to tackle safety fears
Mayor Peter Flannery says new laws are being brought in to tackle “unacceptable, illegal behaviour” by homeless people camping on Moreton Bay City Council land.
Pavilion plan takes major step forward
The new Suttons Beach Pavilion has this week moved closer to reality - while a loved landmark is set to be relocated.
Roads closed in City of Moreton Bay
Heavy rain is impacting the roads around Moreton Bay region today. Here are the latest closures.
Vale Judy Kranen OAM
Tributes have been paid to Judy Kranen, who has died aged 72 leaving “an incredible hole” across the Moreton Bay region.
