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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$20m highway upgrades to start
Work will start this month on $20 million of upgrades to the D’Aguilar Highway between Woodford and Bracalba.
Fire ants affect us all
Imagine a world where your backyard is no longer a safe place, picnics are plagued by excruciating stings, and your garden is overrun by fire ants. This scenario could become reality if we don’t eradicate fire ants. Here is some information from the Queensland Government.
New route for Moreton Motorway
New plans have been unveiled for the controversial Stage 4 of a Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA) – which is being dubbed the Moreton Motorway.
Giving healthcare charities a $25,000 boost
Healthcare charities are encouraged to apply for $25,000 worth of in-kind marketing support to expand their reach and connect with more people in need. Here are the details.
Say I do takes stress out of wedding planning
Planning a wedding? Say I do is a comprehensive platform couples can use to streamline the wedding planning process in Moreton Bay. Here are the details
Work finishes on high-crash road
Safety work costing $13.98 million has been completed on a 1.5km stretch of Samford Rd.
Grants to help those in need
Pine Rivers Community Finance Ltd (PRCF) has a special grant round to tackle homelessness and food insecurity in the Moreton Bay region.
Book nook is back in business
A popular Moreton Bay street library, which was forced to close last month, is now “back in business”.
Pitch for "critical" funding
City of Moreton Bay has unveiled 10 priorities it says need essential funding from the next Australian Government.
Jon's there for Tigers - again
Jon Man has been “invaluable” to Redcliffe Tigers in times of need - and he was there for the AFL club again during Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
