Donnybrook
About Donnybrook
A small coastal town, which began as a small fishing community but has since developed into a minor tourist destination.
Fishing remains a popular activity in Donnybrook due to the close proximity of the Pumicestone Passage. The Passage is part of the Moreton Bay Marine Park and is frequented by dolphins, dugongs and turtles.
Donnybrook is serviced by two general stores, a caravan Park, a bowls club, a community hall
History of Donnybrook
In 1880s the Pumicestone Channel had rich oyster beds and the Moreton Bay Oyster Company established a depot on Donnybrook. The oyster beds petered out in the 1940s and silt deposits and ended any prospect of recovery.
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.
New parks for school holidays
Four new and upgraded parks are opening across the Moreton Bay region ahead of the spring school holidays.
World-first vaccine for koalas
An ecology and veterinary centre in the Moreton Bay region has helped develop a world-first vaccine to save koalas.
Dream becomes $1.7m reality at museum
Work has started on the $1.7m Abbey Museum Art Gallery and Café extension for paintings never put on display at the Caboolture attraction before. ** FREE TO READ **
"Shocked" to be unsung hero
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Landmark for $8m river project
The $8 million Caboolture River Rehabilitation Project has reached a major milestone.
The Latest
Record smashed for Morayfield event
The biggest pickleball tournament in the Southern Hemisphere is bringing hundreds of players to the Moreton Bay Region this week.
Wallaroos 'want' to break record
The Wallaroos, Australia’s international women’s rugby team, have broken one record and are aiming to smash a second against world champions New Zealand at Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe, tomorrow.
Apartments plan for high-profile blocks
Plans have been submitted for an eight-story development at one of the most prominent positions on Redcliffe’s seafront.
Jet Power lands duo on national stage
Moreton Bay United and Peninsula Power will carry this region’s hopes into tonight's live draw for the prestigious Australia Cup Round of 32.
New jobs as Coles opens latest store
Coles has created 130 new jobs at its new Deception Bay store, which opened its doors for the first time on Saturday.
Duo serve up Global Games medals
Moreton Bay residents Tim Gould and Mitchell James found more medal-winning form for Australia at the Virtus Global Games in France.
Call for action over 'begging' dolphins
Researchers believe bottlenose dolphins, including some in waters off Bribie and Redcliffe, may be teaching other dolphins to ‘beg’ for food from recreational fishers.
Kallangur syndicate's Lotto jackpot
Eight Kallangur shoppers have each bagged a quarter of a million dollars after their Saturday Gold Lotto syndicate scored division one on the weekend.
New highway route locked in
The Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA) route from Moorina to Narangba has now been “protected”.
Trapping region's pest turtles
Moreton Bay Region appears to be winning a long battle against one of the world’s most invasive species - red-eared slider turtles.
