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
Turning lifeline into Dolphins record
Jamayne Isaako will continue his record-setting run for Dolphins on Friday (8pm) against the Dragons –three years after doubting his future in the sport.
Striding towards landmark walk
Caboolture Man Walk is preparing to celebrate a remarkable milestone this month.
Famous bakery to open new store
Kenilworth Bakery, renowned for its remarkable doughnuts and pies, is preparing to open a second shop in the Moreton Bay region.
Battered, bloodied and unbowed
Dolphins’ Kurt Donoghoe is ready to face the Dragons at Suncorp Stadium on Friday (8pm) just two weeks after discovering a “hole" in his face.
Back to help region's homeless
Families and individuals sleeping rough or struggling financially can access an array of support services at Reconnect 2025 in Redcliffe next week.
Anger at boats 'parked' in waterway
Residents living beside a canal in the Moreton Bay region are calling for action over boats being “parked” for "weeks/months" in the waterway.
Stage set for dream US tour
Twenty-one young dancers from Moreton Bay will jet out later this month for a “once-in-a-lifetime experience”.
Moreton Bay's march against violence
Hundreds of supporters joined the Moreton Bay Says No to Violence Walk along Redcliffe waterfront on Friday. See picture gallery
From cheesecake to $100,000 lottery win
A Narangba man, who once counted a cheesecake as his greatest prize, is celebrating winning $100,000 in the Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw.
Contractor anchored for dam work
A major upgrade to North Pine Dam will start this year after Seqwater awarded the contract for initial strengthening works.
