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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
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25 July 2026

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
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25 July 2026

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
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25 July 2026

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
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25 July 2026

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
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25 July 2026

"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
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25 July 2026

Landmark for $8m river project

The $8 million Caboolture River Rehabilitation Project has reached a major milestone.

The Latest

Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay Coverage – August 7
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25 July 2026

Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay Coverage – August 7

Alice Williams and Charlize Andrews, from North Brisbane Polo Bears at Albany Creek, have this morning helped the Australian Stingers to just one win from a shot at Olympic gold.

Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay Coverage – August 6
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25 July 2026

Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay Coverage – August 6

Calab Law, the Caboolture-born former Morayfield State High School student, pulled out of the Olympic 200m repechage tonight - to focus on the relays.

From platform to payday!
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25 July 2026

From platform to payday!

A Caboolture woman is looking forward to retirement after her train trip took a fortunate turn, leading her to a $100,000 winning Instant Scratch-Its ticket.

Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage - August 5
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25 July 2026

Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage - August 5

The Olympic dream is over for ex-Redcliffe junior Renee Taylor and the Hockeyroos, who have bowed out in the quarter-finals.

Stump up the money, says Mayor
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25 July 2026

Stump up the money, says Mayor

Waraba, formerly known as Caboolture West, has been officially declared Queensland’s newest Priority Development Area (PDA).

Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay Coverage: August 4
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25 July 2026

Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay Coverage: August 4

Alice Williams and Charlize Andrews, from Albany Creek-based North Brisbane Polo Bears, have tonight helped Australia into the quarter-finals of the Olympic water polo.

Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage: August 3
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25 July 2026

Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage: August 3

Australia – and former Redcliffe junior Renee Taylor – has finished on top of Pool B at the Paris Olympics tonight and is now preparing for the quarter-finals.

Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage – August 2
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25 July 2026

Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage – August 2

Australia, with two players from North Brisbane Polo Bears in Albany Creek, moved top of Pool B tonight in the Olympic women’s water polo.

Kaylee's 'focus' may be key to gold, says Steph
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25 July 2026

Kaylee's 'focus' may be key to gold, says Steph

Kaylee McKeown’s decision to “focus” her Olympic program may be a key factor the 200m backstroke final tomorrow morning, says three-time gold medallist Stephanie Rice.

Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage – August 1
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25 July 2026

Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage – August 1

Kaylee McKeown has started her quest for more Olympic gold with victory in tonight’s heats of her favoured 200m backstroke.