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
One down, three to go for Premiers
Moreton City Excelsior will tomorrow bid for a second major trophy in eight days - and then two more, including one for Australia’s “highest-performing teams”.
Work to start on new Lakes Precinct
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Take a Trash to Treasure Tour
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Reece trades Origin for off-road
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High-rise plans for key suburbs
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Free mental health centres open
Two free walk-in Medicare Mental Health Centres have opened in Moreton Bay region – and two more will follow soon.
Historic bid for world stage
Club Pine Rivers will host a historic international match as part of the bid for bowls to be at the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Moreton Bay's top dogs revealed
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Laini calls time on career
Laini Freier, the former Moreton Bay United player who made her Matildas’ debut this year, has retired from football.
Dashboard's new storm tracker
City of Moreton Bay has become the state’s first local government to integrate advanced thunderstorm tracking from WeatherWatch into its Disaster Dashboard.
