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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21 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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21 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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21 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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21 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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21 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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21 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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Podium finish at world games
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21 June 2026

Podium finish at world games

Burpengary’s Paul Beard brought home one medal from the World Transplant Games in Perth – and was a fraction away from a second.

Last in queue? Hazard lights on
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21 June 2026

Last in queue? Hazard lights on

Two huge billboards, seen by thousands of motorists from the Moreton bay Region every day, are part of a new Queensland road safety campaign.

Setting sail for special regatta
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21 June 2026

Setting sail for special regatta

Dozens of boats will line-up at Humpybong Yacht Club’s Annual Women and Girls’ Sailing Regatta next weekend.

Shaping future of three key suburbs
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21 June 2026

Shaping future of three key suburbs

The future 'look and feel' of Redcliffe, Deception Bay and Bribie Island will start being shaped in the next three months.

Gate finally opens for Moreton Bay
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21 June 2026

Gate finally opens for Moreton Bay

Moreton Bay Gateball Club has broken its sporting drought and brought home a state pennants title.

Big appeal to help mini farms
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21 June 2026

Big appeal to help mini farms

The Mini Farm Project is launching an online fundraiser to support its existing farms, set up a new one in the Caboolture region and create 40,000 meals.

State clamp down on serial offenders
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21 June 2026

State clamp down on serial offenders

A Strathpine man, owing more than $90,000, is among the repeat traffic offenders being targeted by the State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER) this week.

City of Moreton Bay: the burning questions
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21 June 2026

City of Moreton Bay: the burning questions

What does becoming a city mean for the Moreton Bay Region, how quickly will it happen and how much will it cost? These are some of the questions Moreton Daily asked Deputy Premier Steven Miles and Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery at Mango Hill this morning. Here’s what they had to say

It’s official: City of Moreton Bay is a goer
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21 June 2026

It’s official: City of Moreton Bay is a goer

Deputy Premier Steven Miles will today officially announce he’s giving the change from Moreton Bay Region to Moreton Bay City the green light. Here’s what it means

Amaya's record-breaking gold rush
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21 June 2026

Amaya's record-breaking gold rush

Samford Valley teenager Amaya Mearns, one of Queensland’s rising sprint stars, has smashed a host of Queensland and Australian athletics records.