Samford & Surrounds

Samford and Surrounds is an idyllic picture of relaxed country living, the region is located close to the city but still feels a world away with its rolling hills, wide open spaces and country charm.

Things to see and do in Samford and Surrounds:

  • Jollys Lookout
  • Mount Glorious
  • Cedar Creek
  • The Store of Requirement
  • Millen Farm Farmers Markets (Wednesday 2pm – 5pm)
  • Samford Valley Rail Trail
What’s on in 2026 with free community events across the City of Moreton Bay
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17 June 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.

Power still out, roads closed in Moreton Bay
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17 June 2026

Power still out, roads closed in Moreton Bay

UPDATE 3.15PM. More than 21,000 homes and businesses are still without power after Monday’s wild storms, which hit the City of Moreton Bay particularly hard. More than 30 local roads are still closed as are several schools. Here is the latest.

New parks for school holidays
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17 June 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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17 June 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.

Alert issued over severe weather threat
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17 June 2026

Alert issued over severe weather threat

Moreton Bay City Council has issued a Moreton Alert for ‘increased risk of severe weather’ on Thursday. Here are the details.

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Roads closed Moreton Bay March 10 2025
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17 June 2026

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Roads closed Moreton Bay March 10 2025

There are currently 138 roads closed across the City of Moreton Bay due to damage, fallen trees and flooding caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Here are the roads affected.

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Salute to 'Safe Room' supporters
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17 June 2026

Salute to 'Safe Room' supporters

A new ‘safe room’ has been officially opened in Deception Bay Police Station for victims of domestic violence (DV). It's one of three in our region. ** FREE TO READ **

Donate a Book Appeal improving literacy
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17 June 2026

Donate a Book Appeal improving literacy

Libraries across Moreton Bay have continued to facilitate the Donate a Book Appeal, with the community donating 974 more books in 2023 than in 2022. Here's the details

Firing up over plan for "unique area"
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17 June 2026

Firing up over plan for "unique area"

Residents are registering fears, concerns and ideas on bold new master plans for Scarborough Harbour and surrounding parks.

Drivers face major highway change
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17 June 2026

Drivers face major highway change

Motorists using the Bruce Highway southbound entry ramp from Caboolture-Bribie Island Rd will soon see significant changes. ** FREE TO READ **

Full list of roads closed due to flooding
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17 June 2026

Full list of roads closed due to flooding

A number of roads across Moreton Bay are still impacted by flooding, with motorists urged to obey all road signage. See the full list here

Roads flooded, more heavy rain to come
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17 June 2026

Roads flooded, more heavy rain to come

UPDATE 5pm: The Bureau of Meteorology has cancelled the severe weather warning which covers the City of Moreton Bay, but a flood watch and marine wind warning remain. Here’s the list of road closures

Big events in Moreton Bay for 2024
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17 June 2026

Big events in Moreton Bay for 2024

Like to plan ahead? Here’s a list of the big events happening across the City of Moreton Bay in 2024. It’s going to be a massive year.

Moreton Bay Public Holidays
17 June 2026

Moreton Bay Public Holidays

Have you returned to work after the Christmas break and already dreaming of another holiday? Here is the list of public holidays for the Moreton Bay Region this year to get you planning your next holiday.

Upgrades before 3G shutdown
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17 June 2026

Upgrades before 3G shutdown

Telstra will upgrade more than 80 per cent of its base stations in the City of Moreton Bay by the time its 3G network closes next year. ** FREE TO READ **

Tourism surge for City of Moreton Bay
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17 June 2026

Tourism surge for City of Moreton Bay

Freshly released tourism data has revealed 4.6 million people visited the City of Moreton Bay in year-ending June 2023, a 30 per cent jump compared to the previous year.