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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5 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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5 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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5 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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5 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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5 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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5 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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Search for Moreton Bay's top citizens

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Meet candidates in Moreton Bay City Council Division 11 by-election
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Campaigning in the Moreton Bay City Council Division 11 postal vote by-election is gathering pace. Here are the key issues from all seven candidates.

Campaigners call for support
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Campaigners call for support

The battle to save North Lakes golf course land is heating up with campaigners rallying support against new plans.

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Jye Dixon, from All Star Boxing Academy in Lawnton, will start his world title quest tomorrow on the other side of the world.

Podium place for X-League trio
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Three friends from North Lakes finished third up at Australasia’s largest tech-powered golf competition.

Hitting back over homeless crisis
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Mayor Peter Flannery has hit back at attacks on Council and councillors over their handling of the homelessness crisis.

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Fresh from their first gold medal, Sparkz are preparing to fly south and take on Australia’s softball Masters.

Five-point plan to tackle flooding
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Five-point plan to tackle flooding

Help may be on the way for two flood-prone Moreton Bay streets where “raw sewerage, faeces, toilet paper” have washed into some homes.

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Making a fuss to remember Russ

Five Moreton Bay police stations are on the route of a 550km ultra-marathon which will make “A Fuss About Russ”.

Bribie Bulldogs kick $1.8m goal
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5 June 2026

Bribie Bulldogs kick $1.8m goal

Aussie Rules has been given a $1.8 million boost on Bribie Island with new facilities for female players and away teams.