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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Mentors needed for peninsula hub
Brisbane Seniors Online (BSOL) needs more volunteer computer mentors to meet demand in the Redcliffe and Moreton Bay Region.
See free family movie on park screen
The hit animated film Sing 2 will be shown free at the Movie in the Park Warner next week.
Plans for new cancer care centre
Plans have been drawn up for a new cancer care centre on vacant land between Caboolture Hospital and Central Lakes Shopping Centre.
Washing cars for Kokoda challenge
Three Bribie Island residents are aiming to make a fundraising splash in Bongaree this weekend before taking on the gruelling Kokoda Track.
Round 7: 'Hammer' in spotlight
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has played down a possible Origin match-up – but admits seeing two key players “should be a good spectacle” tomorrow night.
Stone opens new office in region
Stone Real Estate has today expanded in the Moreton Bay Region by opening a new North Lakes /Kallangur office.
See hit family movie for free
Bring all the family to Sandstone Point for a free showing of the animated movie Sing 2 on Saturday.
Open-ing up for elite challenge
The Pacific Harbour Amateur Open will return to the championship golf course on Bribie Island in August.
Bella wins trip-of-a-lifetime
Bray Park student Isabella Rossow has won a field trip-of-a-lifetime with the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) – and a chance to meet her sporting heroes this week..
Huge boost for community groups
Community and not-for-profit groups in this region will share more than $468,000 from the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
