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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Kyle finishes with podium place
Redcliffe racer Kyle Evans says he “loved every moment” of his debut season in the Australian Formula Open (AFO) series.
Moreton Bay City Council Christmas closure 2024
The Christmas and New Year holidays will impact Council services. Here's a guide to what will be open - and when.
New indoor play centre to open
A new soft play café is set to open early next year at the site of a former supermarket by one of Moreton Bay's busiest roads.
Truckies revving up for toy run
Truckies are invited to join a special toy run across the Moreton Bay region to help families affected by domestic violence.
"It's mind-boggling" says winner
A Bald Hills man was stunned to find out his spontaneous decision to buy an Instant Scratch-Its led him to a $10,000 top prize.
Essential funding for Little Athletics centre
Wamuran Little Athletics Centre has a jump start to the new season with $4400 from Coles Little Athletics Community Fund, for a new line marker.
"Vital" development under way
Work has officially started in the Moreton Bay region on one of Queensland’s largest First Nations social housing projects.
$6000 fine after near miss in Moreton Bay
Maritime Safety Queensland has warned recreational boats about the dangers of breaching Collision Regulations after a near-miss in a busy shipping lane.
Final showdown with sporting legend
Redcliffe’s Robbie Chilcott may have lost the Queensland Open final - but it took one of billiards’ greatest players to do it.
Here we GO for new green bins
Collections will start on Monday December 2 for City of Moreton Bay’s lime green-lid GO (garden organics) bins.
