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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

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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

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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.

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"Phased close" of office building
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Kenny targets points over milestone
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Kenny targets points over milestone

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Open day at new satellite hospital
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25 July 2026

Open day at new satellite hospital

Bribie Island’s new satellite hospital will open its doors early on Thursday for a special Community Open Day.

Premier tour before doors open
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Premier tour before doors open

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Green light for new Maccas and jobs
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Green light for new Maccas and jobs

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$7 million for key road upgrade
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$7 million for key road upgrade

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NRL swoop for Redcliffe duo
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25 July 2026

NRL swoop for Redcliffe duo

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