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
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7 June 2026

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
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7 June 2026

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
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7 June 2026

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
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7 June 2026

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
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7 June 2026

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
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7 June 2026

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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Bag's best thing since sliced bread

Five years ago, Dominic Elliott knew little about bread. But today that family staple is taking this Scarborough resident around the world.

Entries open for Jetty 2 Jetty
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7 June 2026

Entries open for Jetty 2 Jetty

Registrations are now open for one of Moreton Bay’s most iconic events - the Jetty 2 Jetty Half Marathon and Fun Run.

Setting 'sites' on new hotel hotspots
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7 June 2026

Setting 'sites' on new hotel hotspots

Moreton Bay's drive to become “Australia’s next hotel hotspot” is starting to take shape with plans, proposals and plenty of possibilities

Top tips for fast charging
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7 June 2026

Top tips for fast charging

As a record number of electric vehicles (EVs) hit the roads in Moreton Bay and beyond, 'charging etiquette’ is now in the spotlight.

Counting down to Moreton Bay Swim
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7 June 2026

Counting down to Moreton Bay Swim

Greater Brisbane’s only ocean swim will be back in the waters along Redcliffe’s foreshore next month.

Top priorities revealed for 2025
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7 June 2026

Top priorities revealed for 2025

Suttons Beach and helping the homeless are among the priorities for Redcliffe’s elected representatives this year.

Little Scholars opens new $5m centre
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7 June 2026

Little Scholars opens new $5m centre

Little Scholars School of Early Learning has today (January 6) opened its newest campus at Deception Bay.

New plans for marina upgrade
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7 June 2026

New plans for marina upgrade

Revised plans have been released for a multi-million-dollar upgrade to the renamed Sandstone Point Marina.

Family reunited with lost war medals
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7 June 2026

Family reunited with lost war medals

Petrie Police have reunited World War II medals with their rightful owners after considerable help from the public.

Readers 'skip' 30 properties a day
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7 June 2026

Readers 'skip' 30 properties a day

Two suburbs in the Moreton Bay region are in the top three where Unitywater meters cannot be read and bills are issued with estimated readings.