Newport
About Newport
The coastal suburb of Newport was gazetted in 2008 after previously being part of the Kippa-Ring and Scarborough suburbs. Known for its predominately water-side residential housing with artificial canal waterways Newport is a popular suburb with families and retirees chasing a waterside lifestyle.
Newport is currently under its final stages of development with final stages of development to include a retail precinct, large non-tidal lake and hundreds of house lots of various sizes.
Facilities in Newport include a marina adjacent to Albatross Canal, the Mariner Plaza Shopping Centre on Griffith Road and parks and playgrounds scattered throughout the suburb.
Things to see and do in Newport
- Newport Marina
- Parks and Playgrounds
History of Newport
The suburb was named after the Newport Waterways canal estate and was excised from Scarborough and Kippa-Ring in 2008. In the late 1970s the first canals were created around Endeavour Esplanade, Australia Court and Courageous Court, immediately west of Scarborough.
Sidonié Newport launches all-day menu
From early morning coffees to evening cocktails by the water, Sidonié Newport is expanding beyond its café roots with a brand-new all-day dining experience.
Last chance for waterfront living at Newport
Newport’s final waterfront address, Lighthouse, is more than 90% sold, offering luxury coastal living with marina access, resort-style amenities and premium residences overlooking Moreton Bay.
New bar plans at waterfront cafe
Sidonie Newport, the waterfront cafe and bar, is closing just for next week as part of its expansion plans.
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.
The Latest
Josh cues up first world crown
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Net gain for Morayfield titles
An 11th team has now been added to the expanded Australian Netball Championships, which are coming to Morayfield next week.
College opens new hi-tech building
Australian Christian College (ACC) Moreton has officially opened its new secondary school building to help accommodate its rapidly growing community.
Shopping centre plan rejected
Plans for a new shopping centre on a 4.1-hectare block in Joyner have been turned down by Moreton Bay City councillors.
Courting success on world tour
Lawnton's Hudson Baxter is living the dream at the age of 18 – this week in Sydney, then Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea and Hong Kong or Thailand. ** FREE TO READ **
Tribute to veterans of Vietnam War
Veterans of the Vietnam War will gather and be remembered in Burpengary on Friday – which has extra significance this year as Australia's Vietnam Veterans Day.
Work to start on $540,000 upgrade
Work will start next month to improve safety at a busy intersection in Kallangur.
"Probably take a week or two"
Guy Schweitzer admitted today the enormity of his epic 4900km coast-to-coast run across the Australian continent - which ended yesterday in Scarborough yesterday - has not sunk in yet.
Home again after epic 4900km run
Guy’s home! After 11 weeks running coast-to-coast across Australia, 48-year-old Guy Schweitzer crossed the finishing line today at Scarborough Harbour Brewing.
Help shape Moreton Bay's future
Residents can help update Moreton Bay’s planning scheme which will address key issues such as off-street parking and retaining green space. *FREE TO READ **
