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
Moreton Bay ANZAC Day services 2024
Big crowds are pausing to remember those who have served and continue to serve our country, attending ANZAC Day commemorations across the City of Moreton Bay. Here’s our rolling coverage of the day
Police to target speeding, DUI in Easter blitz
Extra police will be out in force on Queensland roads over the Easter school holidays, as officers ramp up their road safety operations.** FREE TO READ **
Garden waste collection coming this year
Moreton Bay City Council will start an opt-out garden waste collection service later this year, after receiving $9.6 million in State Government funding. Here’s the details
Slow down in school zones
With the new school year starting this week, local police are urging drivers to remember to slow down and be on the lookout for children in school zones.
Full list of roads closed due to flooding
A number of roads across Moreton Bay are still impacted by flooding, with motorists urged to obey all road signage. See the full list here
Big events in Moreton Bay for 2024
Like to plan ahead? Here’s a list of the big events happening across the City of Moreton Bay in 2024. It’s going to be a massive year.
Suburbs:
The Latest
$9m road upgrade to start
Work on a $9 million project to realign 600m of road, on the border of Moreton Bay City and the Sunshine Coast, is to start this month. ** FREE TO READ **
Moreton Bay shines at Disability Sector Awards
Moreton Bay mums Kylie Reeves and Alana “Tink” McMullen were among the finalists in this year’s Queensland Disability Sector Awards. Here's how locals fared... **FREE TO READ**
Council's back - and unveils four-year plan
The new Moreton Bay City Council has held its first meeting with Mayor Peter Flannery setting out its key projects and goals for the next four years and beyond. ** FREE TO READ **
Work is due to start next month on a $100 million upgrade to the Burpengary East Wastewater Treatment Plant. ** FREE TO READ **
"Zero thoughts" on match-up with Marshall
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett is not buying into the “master v apprentice” build-up for tomorrow’s round five clash against Wests Tigers. ** FREE TO READ **
Loads of fun at emergency services expo
Sound the siren in a police car, learn what it takes to be a State Emergency Service volunteer and use the fire hose on a rural fire fighting truck at an emergency services expo on April 20. Find out more... **FREE TO READ**
National test for Grace quintet
Five members of Grace Swimming, at Rothwell, are going through their final preparations for the biggest annual swimming event in Australia.** FREE TO READ **
$100 million project to open at Petrie
UniSC Moreton Bay will officially open three new buildings today – almost doubling its campus floor space in just four years. See pictures ** FREE TO READ **
Appeal for family living "worst nightmare"
A Burpengary East family is living its "worst nightmare" with no-one able to say what the future holds for their oldest son. Here's how you can help. ** FREE TO READ **
Day for black caps and gowns
It's graduation day tomorrow for hundreds of students at the Moreton Bay and Caboolture campuses of the University of the Sunshine Coast. ** FREE TO READ **
