Suburbs / Bribie Island

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.

The Latest

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28 July 2026

Comiskey Group sells hotel

Beachmere Hotel has changed hands after 14 years with the Comiskey Group - the family-owned hospitality company which is based in this region.

Medals and pbs for Redcliffe
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28 July 2026

Medals and pbs for Redcliffe

Redcliffe Leagues swimmers have been among the medals and personal best times at two major championships - with the prospect of more to come on the Gold Coast next week.

"Calm" Kodi set for Cowboys test
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28 July 2026

"Calm" Kodi set for Cowboys test

Dolphins' injury-hit squad is looking to bounce back to top form for Friday’s state derby at North Queensland Cowboys.

Teenagers' monster catch was no joke
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28 July 2026

Teenagers' monster catch was no joke

Cooper Gannon and Tex Copeland “woke up most of Redcliffe” when they landed this monster Queensland grouper.

Tee-up holiday fun for whole family
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28 July 2026

Tee-up holiday fun for whole family

Pacific Harbour’s Shanx Mini Golf facility is the place to be in the school holidays.

New store in state's top five
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28 July 2026

New store in state's top five

Coles new Caboolture North Big Fish supermarket is one of the top five fundraising stores in Queensland.

From life-saving surgery to world games
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28 July 2026

From life-saving surgery to world games

Burpengary’s Paul Beard is aiming to make the most of his new lease on life at the World Transplant Games next month.

Deception Bay's date with history
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28 July 2026

Deception Bay's date with history

Bicentennial celebrations should be in full swing at Deception Bay, according to some sources. But they are not. Here's why.

Plans lodged for workers' complex
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28 July 2026

Plans lodged for workers' complex

A new rural workers’ accommodation complex may be built on a strawberry farm in this region, if plans are approved.

Appeal for 'review' after road floods
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28 July 2026

Appeal for 'review' after road floods

Residents in Kippa-Ring are calling for an ‘independent review’ into flooding right outside their homes in a recent storm.