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.

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Game on for mighty marlin

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Milestone for $120m water project
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Milestone for $120m water project

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Hospital appeals for volunteers
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28 July 2026

Hospital appeals for volunteers

With a major redevelopment underway, Caboolture Hospital is looking for more volunteers to help our community.

Energy and jobs focus at coffee catch up
28 July 2026

Energy and jobs focus at coffee catch up

Queensland’s Energy and Jobs Plan will be in the spotlight at Mark Ryan’s Small Business Network Coffee Catch Up on March 24 at Caboolture Sports Club.

Eels make record start to season
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28 July 2026

Eels make record start to season

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Medal honours Artie's league legacy
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28 July 2026

Medal honours Artie's league legacy

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World first at Lake Kurwongbah
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World first at Lake Kurwongbah

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28 July 2026

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Sports stars at women's day lunch
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28 July 2026

Sports stars at women's day lunch

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Campaigners return to litter hotspot
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28 July 2026

Campaigners return to litter hotspot

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