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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Work to start on new park
Construction will soon start on a new $3.4 million play and picnic park, which has “been in the works” of Moreton Bay region more than 20 years.
"Premier" plans for prime site
Plans for a “premier” hotel on one of Moreton Bay region’s most high-profile blocks of land, will take a significant step forward this week.
Young volunteer makes Heroes final
Tristan Kolio, who was inspired to join Moreton Bay SES after the devastating floods of 2022, is now a finalist in the QBANK Everyday Heroes Awards.
Funding call as homelessness hits record high
The number of homeless people in the City of Moreton Bay has risen 90 per cent in the last decade, according to 2021 Census figures.
How to create an Australian native garden oasis
Have you ever been bush walking and just stopped and thought… I wish I had this as my garden? Here's some expert tips on how to create an Australian native garden
Sporting salute to Brett
The Moreton Bay region will host a special sporting tribute to Senior Constable Brett Forte on Saturday (October 5).
New "tourist park" plan for region
Plans have been lodged for a new caravan park and amenities in the Moreton Bay region.
Perfect Place to salute Phil
Phil Hungerford, organiser of runs and triathlons in the Moreton Bay region and beyond for more than 40 years, is to have a reserve named in his honour.
Early polling booths for 2024 State Election in City of Moreton Bay
The State Election campaign is in full swing. Do you want to vote early or via a postal vote? Here’s a full list of early polling booths in the City of Moreton Bay and the information you need
"Concerns" remain over Master Plan
Campaigners say their “work is by no means done”, despite generally welcoming the final Scarborough Boat Harbour Master Plan. Check out graphic and comments.
