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
Moreton Bay ANZAC Day services 2024
Big crowds are pausing to remember those who have served and continue to serve our country, attending ANZAC Day commemorations across the City of Moreton Bay. Here’s our rolling coverage of the day
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
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
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
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
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.
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Ausbuild community grants open
Applications are open for the Ausbuild Community Fund (Moreton Bay) Grant Program, with $50,000 on offer to grassroots organisations across the City of Moreton Bay
On the ball - at uni and Dolphins
Isaiya Katoa is a typical first-year business student at the University of the Sunshine Coast, living, studying and working in Moreton Bay. But there is one big difference. ** FREE TO READ **
Oysters put to work in Pine River
The first 40 Robust Oyster Baskets (ROBs) have been installed in the upper estuarine reaches of the Pine River in a project to improve the water quality. ** FREE TO READ **
New support hub opens for veterans
A new Veterans’ and Families’ Wellbeing Hub has officially opened in Caboolture providing services and support for ADF personnel and their loved ones. ** FREE TO READ **
"Waste of money", says Mayor
Plans for a new desalination plant - possibly in the City of Moreton Bay - are a "waste of money" according to Mayor Peter Flannery. ** FREE TO READ **
Appeal for help to protect "unique place"
Deception Bay residents have taken their campaign for a plan to protect the suburb right into the Moreton Bay City Council chamber. ** FREE TO READ **
Annie Lane rallies for farm project
The award-winning Annie Lane Café, on Bribie Island, will hold a special event this month to support The Mini Farm Project. ** FREE TO READ **
Hail explained: What to expect this summer
We’ve been told to expect more severe storms this storm season, so we’ve asked the Bureau of Meteorology what causes hail, what’s the difference between large and giant hail, and when it’s most likely to form. Here’s what the bureau says
Miracle reason Kerbi backs Giving Day
When Kerbi Davis fell pregnant with her miracle baby boy Finn, less than a year after treatment for an aggressive form of breast cancer, Redcliffe Hospital was the only birthing centre she considered. ** FREE TO READ **
Gold for Amelie at national titles
Redcliffe State High School student Amelie Hoefel has struck gold and brought home a national waterpolo title from Canberra.
