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.
The Latest
Call to tackle "blight on our community"
Owners of boats, caravans and trailers, who leave them parked on Moreton Bay’s public roads, have been put on notice. ** FREE TO READ **
Residents honoured on Australia Day
Five residents in the City of Moreton Bay have been recognised in the 2024 Australia Day Honours. Meet our award winners. ** FREE TO READ **
Green light for Clontarf park site
The former Visitor Information Centre, at Pelican Park in Clontarf, will soon have a new tenant.
Magic moment for racing trio
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Kick-off for new $22m sports complex
The ribbon has officially been cut on Moreton Bay’s new $22 million football fields and clubhouses at South Pine Sports Complex in Brendale. ** FREE TO READ **
Mitchell's ready for Open test
Mitchell James, from Burpengary East, will fly south this week to take on the world’s top tennis players at the Australian Open PWII Championships. ** FREE TO READ **
Plans for new 'affordable housing'
Plans have been lodged by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service for new “affordable social housing” in Deception Bay. ** FREE TO READ **
Waterways: Good, but challenges ahead
The City of Moreton Bay should be “absolutely proud” of its results in the latest Healthy Land and Water Report Card, Mayor Peter Flannery says. ** FREE TO READ **
Brotherly banter turns into $1m win!
A Warner man who joked with his brother about being this week's mystery $1 million Gold Lotto winner, was shocked to find out, it was him! ** FREE TO READ **
Check your tickets! $1m Warner win
A Warner resident or visitor scored a sweet $1 million treat in last night’s Monday & Wednesday Gold Lotto draw - but may be unaware of their win! ** FREE TO READ **