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
News / Local
18 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
News / Local
18 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
News / Local
18 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
News / Local
18 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
News / Local
18 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
News / Local
18 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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Repaired and ready to reopen
News / Local
18 June 2026

Repaired and ready to reopen

Holy Cross Catholic Church, in Kippa-Ring, will open its doors again on Sunday morning for the first time in 20 months.

Imperial Hotel joins Comiskey stable
News / Local
18 June 2026

Imperial Hotel joins Comiskey stable

The Comiskey Group, based in the City of Moreton Bay, has bought another major venue to join its growing portfolio. ** FREE STORY AND PICTURES **

New op shop opens in Strathpine
News / Council
18 June 2026

New op shop opens in Strathpine

Staff are putting the finishing touches to YMCA Queensland's new op shop in Strathpine, which officially opens on Saturday, with special discounts. ** FREE TO READ **

Land offer to help homeless
News / Council
18 June 2026

Land offer to help homeless

Mayor Peter Flannery has today revealed the first blocks of land to be available for community housing and specialist homelessness providers under a new plan. ** FREE TO READ **

'Significant'  grass fire was warning
News / Council
18 June 2026

'Significant' grass fire was warning

Monday’s grass fire at Rocksberg which burn 16 hectares of land, was a warning to residents of the dangers we face this summer, according to rural fire fighters. ** FREE O READ **

Emotional finish to Holt Bolt
18 June 2026

Emotional finish to Holt Bolt

Richard Holt says he was hit by a “wave of emotion” when finishing his fundraising Bolt to Borough at the weekend. ** FREE TO READ **

Interest rates on hold - for now
18 June 2026

Interest rates on hold - for now

The Reserve Bank of Australia has today decided to keep interest rates on hold for a fourth successive month. ** FREE TO READ **

Stage set for Addams Family musical
18 June 2026

Stage set for Addams Family musical

The curtain will go up this week on St Benedict’s College’s latest production of The Addams Family – A New Musical Comedy. How to see the show.

Anywhere Festival to return in 2024
News / Local
18 June 2026

Anywhere Festival to return in 2024

Moreton Bay’s popular Anywhere Festival is set to return in 2024, following its resounding success in early 2023. Here's the details

Grants to create positive change
News / Local
18 June 2026

Grants to create positive change

Community groups in the City of Moreton Bay and across the state are encouraged to apply for funding for projects that support local women and girls. ** FREE TO READ **