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
Suspicious car and boat fires
Caboolture Criminal Investigation Branch detectives are investigating a number of suspicious car and boat fires in Caboolture, Caboolture South and Morayfield this month.
Snakes' new $9m clubhouse
Detailed design for Caboolture Snakes’ new $9 million rugby league clubhouse is nearing completion – with work to start next year.
Gold-en ticket to nationals
Fourteen young fighters from All Star Boxing Academy, in Lawnton, have set their sights on national glory in Darwin.
Classic expansion plans
Entries for this year’s Cameron Smith Junior Classic open next month – but organisers already have major changes planned for 2026.
Time to 'Get Serious' on road toll
New data from the RACQ has shown the devastating social cost of road crashes on Moreton Bay’s roads.
Saddle up for new bike trails
Construction work on Moreton Bay region’s new $700,000 mountain bike trails is expected to finish next month.
Call for action over abandoned boats
Abandoned and “parked” boats in Moreton Bay waterways have enraged residents – and triggered a clash between two tiers of government.
Blockage hotspots in Moreton Bay
Five Moreton Bay suburbs are in the Unitywater’s latest top 10 blockage hotspots in the wastewater network.
Polling date for Moreton Bay residents
The by-election date has been revealed for almost 30,000 residents in Moreton Bay City Council’s Division 11.
Pilot program to help homeless
The State Government is being urged to join a new pilot program to help the homeless in City of Moreton Bay.
