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
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Residents are being urged to back Moreton Money’s Christmas campaign and spend local.
"Impressed" by Dolphins' first hit out
New assistant coach Rory Kostjaysn said today he was “impressed” by Dolphins’ squad after the first open training session of the new season.
2024 State Election final results Moreton Bay seats
Counting has finished and official results have been declared in the 2024 Queensland State Election.
Major upgrade to 4.7km road corridor
Work has started to upgrade 4.7kms of a congested and increasingly busy arterial road in the City of Moreton Bay.
Champion goes back to the future
Former Olympic and World champion Kylie Palmer is back at Redcliffe helping future generations of swimmers.
Joy at students' care home visits
Students at the Australian Christian College Moreton stepped out of their comfort zone for the school’s volunteer day.
Poisoned tree cut down
Contractors have been forced to cut down a huge Norfolk Pine tree, which for years had stood on Redcliffe’s foreshore.
Prepare now for storm season
Moreton Bay residents are being told to Plan-Prepare-Survive ahead of a “potentially wetter-than-normal severe weather season".
Learning skills for life
Australia has beautiful beaches, rivers, lakes, and dams, making it crucial children learn water safety - and Redcliffe War Memorial Pool is a perfect place to start.
New shopping centre plans
A new shopping centre is being proposed for one of the fastest growing areas of Moreton Bay region.
