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.
Suburbs:
The Latest
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 **
Special picnic at new $6m parkland
The first phase of a $6 million parkland project in the City of Moreton Bay has been completed and residents are invited to join a special picnic today.
'Headsplitter' sends out warning
Issac Hardman has fought his way back into title contention with a dominatant display and victory in Sydney last night.
Jets "buzzing" for cup showdown
Moreton Bay United Jets are putting the finishing touches to preparations for a "special" night when the glamour of the Australian Cup comes to Wolter Park.
