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
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
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
Four new and upgraded parks are opening across the Moreton Bay region ahead of the spring school holidays.
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
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
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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New nesting boxes for Pine Valley
Unitywater is installing100 nesting boxes in Pine Valley to retain habitat for native owls, cockatoos, brush-tail and ringtail possums, microbats and small gliders.
Search on for mystery winner
Officials are urging Moreton Bay residents and visitors to check their tickets after a player won $100,000 in today’s Lucky Lotteries - but may not know it.
Doors to open at new $35m hotel
Dakabin Hotel, the new $35 million Comiskey Group development, will open on Wednesday - with thousands of dinner bookings already made.
Emus take Asia title at Redcliffe
Australia showed emus can fly with four teams soaring to gold in the 2025 Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup at Kayo Stadium in Redcliffe.
Get ready to stitch, weave and create
It’s almost time for Moreton Bay region’s craft enthusiasts to thread their way to Redcliffe Library for the free Craftival 2025.
Diamond days for world-ranked Liam
Liam Adcock, the former Redcliffe Little Athlete, will jet to Japan today on the next leg of a globetrotting schedule in search of world gold.
Start of $290 million highway upgrade
Work on stage one of the $290 million Bruce Highway upgrade, through North Lakes and Griffin, will start on Monday (May 19).
Time up for community club?
A long-standing Moreton Bay club seems set to make way for “high density and retirement” housing in the future.
Sod turned on new SES base
Construction has officially started on a new $7.5 million State Emergency Service (SES) depot at Deception Bay.
Touch talent launches cup quest
Thousands of players, officials and visitors have descended on Redcliffe for the Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup, which started this morning.
