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: Tips for parents
With Tropical Cyclone Alfred bearing down on Moreton Bay, experts from the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program have tips for parents to help their children cope. Here’s what they suggest
Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Roads closed Moreton Bay March 7 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 braces for impact
UPDATE 10.30PM: Moreton Bay City Council has just issued a statement urging residents to take shelter now and remain indoors until they have been told conditions have eased. The City of Moreton Bay remains in the firing line. Here is our rolling coverage
Tropical Cyclone Alfred: What you need to know, Moreton Bay
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is slowly making its way to the South East Queensland Coast. It’s been a big day for news and updates. Here’s what you need to know in the City of Moreton Bay at a glance.
Simple solutions to panic buying
Unitywater says there are simple solutions if panic-buying has stripped shops of toilet paper and bottled water.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Bribie evacuations today
Moreton Bay City Council will prioritise evacuations from key areas of Bribie Island today as part of its rapid response plan to Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Here’s what Mayor Peter Flannery and the head of the Moreton District’s Disaster Group had to say
With Moreton Bay in the firing line of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, there are several parts of the city at risk of storm tide and flood/overland flow inundation. We take a look at council’s flood maps.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Roads closed Moreton Bay March 6 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 Watch & Act
UPDATE 8PM: Tropical Cyclone Alfred is about 225km east of Brisbane and 215km east northeast of Gold Coast, moving at just 6km/h towards the coast. Moreton Bay is firmly in the firing line. Here is our rolling coverage.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred: What Moreton Bay should expect
Moreton Bay City Council Mayor Peter Flannery says regardless of where Tropical Cyclone Alfred crosses, the city can expect high winds not seen for 50 years, plenty of rain and storm surges which could threaten low-lying areas. He spoke to Moreton Daily late today.
