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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

Funding boost for five projects
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25 July 2026

Funding boost for five projects

Five local artists and community organisations will share more than $44,000 for arts, culture and heritage projects in the City of Moreton Bay. ** FREE TO READ **

Hospital expands to boost health care
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25 July 2026

Hospital expands to boost health care

Redcliffe is set for a major upgrade in healthcare facilities with the official launch of the Peninsula Private Hospital redevelopment project. ** FREE TO READ **

$1.8 billion projects in pipeline
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25 July 2026

$1.8 billion projects in pipeline

Unitywater is lining up $1.8 billion of projects in the next five years with residents in Narangba and Pine Valley among the first to benefit.

Post office to close in weeks
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25 July 2026

Post office to close in weeks

Redcliffe Post Office, at Bluewater Square, will shut its doors for the last time next month.

National glory for young stars
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25 July 2026

National glory for young stars

Moreton Bay trampolinists have brought a handsome haul of medals and titles back from the Australian Gymnastics Championships. ** FREE TO READ **

Paying up for our pets
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25 July 2026

Paying up for our pets

The number of unpaid registrations for cats and dogs has fallen dramatically across the City of Moreton Bay. See the figures ** FREE TO READ **

And this year's winners are ....
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25 July 2026

And this year's winners are ....

The Pumicestone Small Businesses of the Year have been revealed in a gala ceremony at Bribie Island RSL. Winners and pictures ** FREE TO READ **

Work to start on $176m upgrade
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25 July 2026

Work to start on $176m upgrade

Designs are being finalised and work on the Linkfield Road Overpass upgrade is set to start in coming months. Check out the designs. ** FREE TO READ **

Final countdown for Tillies' trio
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25 July 2026

Final countdown for Tillies' trio

Cortnee Vine, Teagan Micah and Sharn Freier are within touching distance of flying the flag for Moreton Bay at the Paris Olympic Games. ** FREE TO READ **

Full steam ahead at Lilywood
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25 July 2026

Full steam ahead at Lilywood

Lilywood Landings – the first residential community in the new city of Waraba (formerly Caboolture West) – is set for its first blocks ready by the end of this year. ** FREE TO READ **