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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
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28 July 2026

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
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28 July 2026

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
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28 July 2026

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
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28 July 2026

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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28 July 2026

"Shocked" to be unsung hero

Caboolture rugby coach Sione Lolohea was “shocked” to be named one of Australia's top 10 unsung sporting heroes in the Cadbury Volunteer Values Awards. ** FREE TO READ **

Landmark for $8m river project
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28 July 2026

Landmark for $8m river project

The $8 million Caboolture River Rehabilitation Project has reached a major milestone.

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Water price rise revealed

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Counting down to bushfire season
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28 July 2026

Counting down to bushfire season

Firefighters are working on a six-week window to prepare Moreton Bay Region for the bushfire season. Here's the areas which may be at risk and what residents must do. FREE TO READ

Expansions plans for new centre
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28 July 2026

Expansions plans for new centre

Expansion plans have been lodged for the new Narangba Heights Shopping Centre.

Guy's epic run enters new Territory
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28 July 2026

Guy's epic run enters new Territory

Guy Schweitzer has already ticked off a major milestone in his epic Home Run across Australia to Scarborough.

Wallaroos "fantastic" welcome for Black Ferns showdown
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28 July 2026

Wallaroos "fantastic" welcome for Black Ferns showdown

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Trio named in world titles team
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28 July 2026

Trio named in world titles team

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UniSC top in Qld, third in world
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28 July 2026

UniSC top in Qld, third in world

The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) has topped Queensland and been named among the world’s top two percent of universities, in a major global ranking.

Moreton Bay Regional Council Budget: Divisions 7, 8, 9 highlights
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28 July 2026

Moreton Bay Regional Council Budget: Divisions 7, 8, 9 highlights

Moreton Bay Regional Council has just adopted its $861 million Budget for 2023/24. Here are the highlights for Divisions 7, 8 and 9.

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28 July 2026

$53m station upgrade set to start

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Doors ready to BOUNCE open
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28 July 2026

Doors ready to BOUNCE open

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