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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Centre for sale in growth suburb
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5 June 2026

Centre for sale in growth suburb

A major retail centre is up for sale in one of the fastest growing areas of Moreton Bay region.

Touch turns to Moreton Bay again
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5 June 2026

Touch turns to Moreton Bay again

International touch football is coming back to Moreton Bay region for the first Asian Pacific Opens Touch Cup (APOTC).

Tenders open for new pavilion
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5 June 2026

Tenders open for new pavilion

Tenders have opened for hospitality services in the new $19 million Suttons Beach Pavilion at Redcliffe.

Call to ease burden on ratepayers
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5 June 2026

Call to ease burden on ratepayers

Land valuations should be issued every year to ease the “burden” on ratepayers, according to Moreton Bay City Council.

Masters poised for first pitch
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5 June 2026

Masters poised for first pitch

Queensland’s largest softball event – with more than 1800 players, officials and supporters - starts tomorrow morning at venues across Moreton Bay region.

Below average to top-of-state
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5 June 2026

Below average to top-of-state

A Moreton Bay school has recorded its best-ever NAPLAN results in a “remarkable turnaround” over three years.

Fast-tracking new homes, jobs, marina
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5 June 2026

Fast-tracking new homes, jobs, marina

Thousands of new homes and jobs will be accelerated in a Moreton Bay suburb after the State's latest Priority Development Area was declared today.

New chapter for school's program
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5 June 2026

New chapter for school's program

Students at a Moreton Bay school have been given a huge $10,000 boost to their growing percussion music program.

Planning done - but no start date
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5 June 2026

Planning done - but no start date

A call for more funding in Moreton Bay's roads has been made as the wait goes on for major upgrades to a key arterial road.

Planning starts for byelection
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5 June 2026

Planning starts for byelection

The “required decision-making processes” are underway for a byelection in Division 11 of Moreton Bay City Council.