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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Wilson set for colosseum test
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5 June 2026

Wilson set for colosseum test

Liam Wilson, from All Star Boxing Academy in Lawnton, will put his world title ambitions on the line again when he steps back into the ring this month.

Nationals next for young fighters
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5 June 2026

Nationals next for young fighters

North Lakes-based PK Taekwondo warmed up for the National Championships with a host of medals at the Brisbane Open.

Cool upgrades for community halls
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5 June 2026

Cool upgrades for community halls

Key community halls across the Moreton Bay region will see $3.3 million of upgrades to such as air conditioning, lighting and solar systems.

One down, three to go for Premiers
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5 June 2026

One down, three to go for Premiers

Moreton City Excelsior will tomorrow bid for a second major trophy in eight days - and then two more, including one for Australia’s “highest-performing teams”.

Work to start on new Lakes Precinct
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5 June 2026

Work to start on new Lakes Precinct

Plans to transform public land at Petrie will start soon after the City of Moreton Bay awarded a contract for civil works.

Take a Trash to Treasure Tour
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5 June 2026

Take a Trash to Treasure Tour

Residents are being offered a rare chance to see the journey “beyond the bin” for City of Moreton Bay’s garbage.

Candidates confirmed for byelection
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5 June 2026

Candidates confirmed for byelection

Seven candidates will bid to become the next Councillor for Division 11 of Moreton Bay City Council – and the ballot draw has already made.

Reece trades Origin for off-road
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5 June 2026

Reece trades Origin for off-road

Broncos' star Reece Walsh swapped rugby league for Supercross in Redcliffe today when unveiled as a Boost Mobile AUSX Championship Ambassador.

High-rise plans for key suburbs
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5 June 2026

High-rise plans for key suburbs

A blueprint for the future of Morayfield and Caboolture South sees three precincts, higher density living and some 20-storey buildings.

Snappies power way to gold
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5 June 2026

Snappies power way to gold

Redcliffe Pink Snapdragons struck gold by less than a second on the waters of Kawana on Sunday.