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
Police to target speeding, DUI in Easter blitz
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Police to target speeding, DUI in Easter blitz

Extra police will be out in force on Queensland roads over the Easter school holidays, as officers ramp up their road safety operations.** FREE TO READ **

Garden waste collection coming this year
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Garden waste collection coming this year

Moreton Bay City Council will start an opt-out garden waste collection service later this year, after receiving $9.6 million in State Government funding. Here’s the details

Slow down in school zones
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Slow down in school zones

With the new school year starting this week, local police are urging drivers to remember to slow down and be on the lookout for children in school zones.

Full list of roads closed due to flooding
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Full list of roads closed due to flooding

A number of roads across Moreton Bay are still impacted by flooding, with motorists urged to obey all road signage. See the full list here

Big events in Moreton Bay for 2024
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Big events in Moreton Bay for 2024

Like to plan ahead? Here’s a list of the big events happening across the City of Moreton Bay in 2024. It’s going to be a massive year.

$50,000 in Ausbuild community grants
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$50,000 in Ausbuild community grants

Ausbuild has announced the beneficiaries of its 2023 Community Fund (Moreton Bay) Grant Program, injecting a total of $50,000 into the Moreton Bay community. Here’s the list

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Having a ball with "unknown" Paralympic sport

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Clubs land state's top awards
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Clubs land state's top awards

Three Moreton Bay sports clubs have been named the best in the state at the Keno & Clubs Queensland 2024 Awards for Excellence. ** FREE TO READ **

Residents and staff celebrate Harmony Day
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Residents and staff celebrate Harmony Day

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Three declared, four to go in Moreton Bay City Council's Local Government Elections
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Three declared, four to go in Moreton Bay City Council's Local Government Elections

Winners have been declared in three of the seven Moreton Bay City Council divisions which were up for grabs in the Local Government Elections. ** FREE TO READ **

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Marley's trip of a lifetime

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Drivers warned of "visible police presence"
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Drivers warned of "visible police presence"

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Hundreds comment on  draft master plan
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Hundreds comment on draft master plan

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Blown away by $2.8 million win

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Moreton Bay City Council taking shape after Local Government Elections
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Moreton Bay City Council taking shape after Local Government Elections

The make-up of the next Moreton Bay City Council is becoming clearer - though not confirmed - after unofficial preliminary counts in the Local Government Elections. ** LATEST FIGURES - FREE TO READ **