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.
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Club unveils $20 million renovation plans
A $20 million renovation of Caboolture Sports Club will start early next month with many popular areas to be expanded, overhauled and redesigned.
Candle lighting to honour women
BPW Moreton Bay will “honour women, inspire change and light the way for a brighter future” in a special ceremony next week.
Camping ban on public land
Moreton Bay City Council has today voted to change Local Law Guidelines and ban camping on public land.
“Austin’s resilience inspires us every day.”
A Warner mum has shared the story of her brave five-year-old son to help support those Australians living with a rare disease.
Swap Day for Cubeez collectors
Minecraft Cubeez collectors across the Moreton Bay region are being given a special one-day boost this weekend.
'Open' support for Charlize tribute
Plans have started for a permanent tribute to Charlize Zmuda, the teenager who died after a shark attack off Bribie Island earlier this month.
Going digital on trade waste
Unitywater is introducing digital data loggers for trade waste customers, to better monitor and operate the wastewater network.
Celebrating of food and community
Street Feast, a travelling food market, is coming to the Moreton Bay region next month.
Meadows land release at Waraba
Lilywood Landings, the first residential development in the new city of Waraba, is preparing for its second land release.
$80m road upgrade to start soon
Construction of the $80 million Youngs Crossing Road upgrade is expected to start in the next few months. Timeline and key features.
