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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$20,000 boost for students
Two students from Deception Bay State High School and one from Clontarf State High have each won a $20,000 Harding Miller Education Foundation Scholarship to help them with their studies.
Green light after $4m upgrades
Work is complete on $4.4m upgrades to the Pumicestone and Dances roads intersection at Caboolture.
Final flood of golf course land objections
Objections are reported to be flooding in today in the final hours for public submissions into plans to develop former North Lakes Resort Golf Club land.
Milestone for new satellite hospital
Major construction work has finished, and the new Caboolture Satellite Hospital is expected to open soon. ** FREE TO READ **
Green light for new live music venue
Plans for a new "purpose-built" live music venue on Bribie Island have been given the go-ahead.
Heartfelt thanks to vital volunteers
Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism recently celebrated the vital role of volunteers in the region at an event honouring their contribution during National Volunteer Week. Here’s the details
Guy's up and running on epic trip
Guy Schweitzer is heading home – but it may be three months before he arrives in Scarborough! Here's why! and how to follow Guy's remarkable journey.
Ninjas ready to take on world
Seven young ninja warriors, who all train from the Moreton Bay Region, are preparing for their Ultimate challenge more than 14,700kms away.
Duo medal on Australia debuts
Tahlea Toohey and Paul 'PJ' Utia, from All Star Boxing Academy in Lawnton, made stunning international debuts at the Oceania Junior and Youth Championships.
Record response to golf land plan
A record number of submissions have been lodged over plans for former North Lakes golf course land - with a lobby group claiming thousands are objections.
