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.
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Stone opens new office in region
Stone Real Estate has today expanded in the Moreton Bay Region by opening a new North Lakes /Kallangur office.
See hit family movie for free
Bring all the family to Sandstone Point for a free showing of the animated movie Sing 2 on Saturday.
Open-ing up for elite challenge
The Pacific Harbour Amateur Open will return to the championship golf course on Bribie Island in August.
Bella wins trip-of-a-lifetime
Bray Park student Isabella Rossow has won a field trip-of-a-lifetime with the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) – and a chance to meet her sporting heroes this week..
Huge boost for community groups
Community and not-for-profit groups in this region will share more than $468,000 from the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Connecting over chat and cuppa
Easter came early for retirement village residents and school students after building intergenerational friendships in the spending the year’s first term.
How Graham draws inspiration
Bolton Clarke Bongaree Retirement Village resident Graham Forsyth first studied art at school and took up a paintbrush again to challenge himself in retirement.
Plans lodged for 'multiple dwellings'
Plans have been submitted for a new 15-unit development on Prince Edward Parade in Scarborough.
Timely boosts for Dolphins' derby clash
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has welcomed the return of winger Edrick Lee for tomorrow’s derby against the Cowboys - and praised a rising star.
Historic day for region's new uni
The first UniSC Moreton Bay foundation students have graduated, three years after the University of the Sunshine Coast campus opened in Petrie. PICTURE GALLERIES
