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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Tropical cyclone Alfred: Impact continues in Moreton Bay
UPDATE 3PM: The City of Moreton Bay has issued a statement saying weather conditions are easing, with rain intensity lower and heavier activity moving west. Here is our rolling coverage
Moreton Police emergency update
Police have revoked the earlier Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) declared in Clontarf this morning.
Moreton Bay City Council has been urged to “stick to its unanimously agreed position” over off-leash areas on a popular beach.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Roads closed Moreton Bay, March 9 2025
There are currently 69 roads closed across the City of Moreton Bay due to damage, fallen trees and flooding caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Here's the list at 11.55pm.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred smashes Moreton Bay
UPDATE 10.30PM: Moreton Bay City Council has just issued a Watch and Act Alert following advice from the Bureau of Meteorology that a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Intense Rainfall is expected to impact some or all of the region soon. Here's our rolling coverage
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Moreton Bay damage in pictures
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred continues to pack a punch, with widespread damage across the City of Moreton Bay. Take a look at the photos
Tropical Cyclone Alfred makes beeline for Moreton Bay
UPDATED 12.40AM: More than 57,000 properties in Moreton Bay are without power after high winds and rain lashed the region tonight. Here is our rolling coverage
Cyclone passes but safety threats remain
Moreton Bay City Council Mayor Peter Flannery says while predicted severe weather has been downgraded, ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred will bring with it heavy rainfall, risks of damaging wind gusts and flash flooding.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Roads closed Moreton Bay March 8 2025
Moreton Bay City Council has closed vulnerable and low-lying roads across the city. Here are the roads affected.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Moreton Bay, prepare for impact
Moreton Bay City Council is urging residents to finalise their preparations for impact and think about where they will shelter before it becomes too dangerous to use roads today. It comes as Tropical Cyclone Alfred slowly makes its way towards the coast. Here's our rolling coverage
