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
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
The $8 million Caboolture River Rehabilitation Project has reached a major milestone.
The Latest
Signal-ling changes on busy road
New traffic signals will be switched on in March as part of a $4 million upgrade at the busy intersection of Bribie Island Rd and Regina Ave in Ningi.
First Rotto, now Gold Coast in sights
Redcliffe's Sally Dymond admits to a deep fear of the ocean and sharks. But, rather than staying on dry land, she is taking on Australia’s epic open water swims.
Streets better after $5.6m upgrades
Streets around Morayfield East State School are now safer and less congested after the completion of $5.6 million of upgrades along Graham Rd.
Painting the Village Dolphins red
BallyCara teamed up to celebrate the Village’s partnership with the NRL’s newest team – the Dolphins.
'Santa' Ken made life member
‘Emergency Santa’ Ken Wilkinson has been made a life member of Mango Hill Progress Association (MHPA) at its recent annual meeting.
Teenager gets nod for Dolphins debut
Isaiya Katoa, who has just turned 19, may be leading the race to be named Dolphins’ first NRL five-eighth on Sunday.
Wilson's ready for 'next big thing'
Liam Wilson says it's great to be home in the Moreton Bay Region, but he's already looking for the next “big thing” in his quest for a world title.
Thousands motor to car show
More than 3000 car enthusiasts from across South-East Queensland drove to Sandstone Point Hotel for Sunday’s Motor Culture Australia show.
O'Sullivan on round one, Milford
Dolphins NRL halfback Sean O’Sullivan is trying to keep a lid on the excitement building ahead of the side’s historic round one game this weekend, while the coach continues to weigh up his options for his halves partner. We were at training this morning. See the photos, read the story
Kurt's cafe wins top national award
A Burpengary café, open for less than a year, has been recognised alongside some of the nation’s best restaurants in the Australian Good Food Guide’s 2023 Awards.
