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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Works starts on new shopping centre
Construction is under way on the City of Moreton Bay's newest shopping centre.
MoretonAlert storm warning fail ... again
The MoretonAlert system again failed to warn Moreton Bay residents of an approaching severe thunderstorm on Monday afternoon. We ask Council what happened
Police target "dangerous" hoons
Police have appealed for information or vision to help investigations into what some residents have described as “next level” hooning.
Time to deliver on promises
Expectation is growing for the new State Government to deliver on its pre-election promises in the City of Moreton Bay.
Call for action to stop hoons
Physical barriers are needed to stop “next level” hooning at a major car park, says a local business owner.
Putting Caboolture on international map
Nurse Emma Williams is helping to put Caboolture Hospital on the international research map.
2024 State Election result Moreton Bay electorates
Steven Miles may have been re-elected as the State Member for Murrumba, but his Labor party appears to have lost the 2024 State Election. Here’s how the seats are looking across the City of Moreton Bay
Storm warning fail for Moreton Bay
A severe thunderstorm warning from Moreton Bay City Council’s Moreton Alert system was again late in being issued yesterday afternoon as storms hit part of the region. Here’s what we know + council’s response
From dark skies to award-winning projects
On World Teachers' Day see how Jen McDougall is using astronomy nights to inspire Bray Park students about space and physics.
Precinct plans for highway site
Plans have been lodged for a new “mixed business and industrial precinct”, beside the Bruce Highway, in Moreton Bay region.
