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
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
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
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.
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
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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Oysters put to work in Pine River
The first 40 Robust Oyster Baskets (ROBs) have been installed in the upper estuarine reaches of the Pine River in a project to improve the water quality. ** FREE TO READ **
New support hub opens for veterans
A new Veterans’ and Families’ Wellbeing Hub has officially opened in Caboolture providing services and support for ADF personnel and their loved ones. ** FREE TO READ **
"Waste of money", says Mayor
Plans for a new desalination plant - possibly in the City of Moreton Bay - are a "waste of money" according to Mayor Peter Flannery. ** FREE TO READ **
Appeal for help to protect "unique place"
Deception Bay residents have taken their campaign for a plan to protect the suburb right into the Moreton Bay City Council chamber. ** FREE TO READ **
Annie Lane rallies for farm project
The award-winning Annie Lane Café, on Bribie Island, will hold a special event this month to support The Mini Farm Project. ** FREE TO READ **
Hail explained: What to expect this summer
We’ve been told to expect more severe storms this storm season, so we’ve asked the Bureau of Meteorology what causes hail, what’s the difference between large and giant hail, and when it’s most likely to form. Here’s what the bureau says
Miracle reason Kerbi backs Giving Day
When Kerbi Davis fell pregnant with her miracle baby boy Finn, less than a year after treatment for an aggressive form of breast cancer, Redcliffe Hospital was the only birthing centre she considered. ** FREE TO READ **
Gold for Amelie at national titles
Redcliffe State High School student Amelie Hoefel has struck gold and brought home a national waterpolo title from Canberra.
Where you can vote on Saturday
More than 80 polling booths will open across the City of Moreton Bay on Saturday for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice referendum. Here's where you can vote. **FREE TO READ **
Coles' support for Hummingbird House
Coles Kippa-Ring is rallying behind Queensland’s only children’s hospice Hummingbird House in a month-long fundraiser. ** FREE TO READ **
