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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Emma calls time on stellar career
Emma Jackson, who grew up and went to school in Pine Rivers, has called time on an 18-year triathlon career which took her from Lawnton to the Olympics and a world title. ** FREE TO READ **
$3.7m to boost SES disaster response
The State Government has announced a $3.7 million boost to disaster response and recovery with support for 60 Queensland SES groups, including several from the City of Moreton Bay. Here's the details
Bribie chef shares culinary dream on MasterChef
Bribie Island local Stephen Dennis ramped up his cooking skills on season 16 of MasterChef Australia. Here's the story
Taylor unleashes the Olympics
Taylor McKeown has come back to Moreton Bay – where she was born, grew up and started her international swimming career – to unleash the Olympics at Southern Cross Catholic College. ** FREE TO READ **
Remarkable collections on display
Treasure troves of eccentricities will be unveiled at The Keeper: Collectors and their Collections exhibition which opens in Pine Rivers Heritage Museum on Wednesday. ** FREE TO READ **
Funding boost for five projects
Five local artists and community organisations will share more than $44,000 for arts, culture and heritage projects in the City of Moreton Bay. ** FREE TO READ **
Callout for more aspiring actors to join the stage
A new theatre group committed to developing the performing arts sector on Bribie Island and the surrounding regions is on the lookout for for more aspiring actors to come and join the fun of performing on stage. Find out how you can join here **FREE TO READ**
Hospital expands to boost health care
Redcliffe is set for a major upgrade in healthcare facilities with the official launch of the Peninsula Private Hospital redevelopment project. ** FREE TO READ **
What's in the stars for Winter
Renowned psychic medium and astrologer Patsy Bennett shares her complete guide to horoscopes for Winter. **FREE TO READ**
$1.8 billion projects in pipeline
Unitywater is lining up $1.8 billion of projects in the next five years with residents in Narangba and Pine Valley among the first to benefit.
