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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Masters locked in for two more years
Softball Queensland’s largest event – the annual Masters Tournament – will be back in Moreton Bay for the next two years.
New centre needed in booming suburbs
A campaign has been launched for a new neighbourhood centre in one of Moreton Bay’s fastest-growing areas.
Bloodbikes hit road to save lives
Seventeen Moreton Bay volunteers are part of a free “last-resort service” transporting vital blood and medical supplies.
Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay Coverage – August 7
Alice Williams and Charlize Andrews, from North Brisbane Polo Bears at Albany Creek, have this morning helped the Australian Stingers to just one win from a shot at Olympic gold.
Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay Coverage – August 6
Calab Law, the Caboolture-born former Morayfield State High School student, pulled out of the Olympic 200m repechage tonight - to focus on the relays.
From platform to payday!
A Caboolture woman is looking forward to retirement after her train trip took a fortunate turn, leading her to a $100,000 winning Instant Scratch-Its ticket.
Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage - August 5
The Olympic dream is over for ex-Redcliffe junior Renee Taylor and the Hockeyroos, who have bowed out in the quarter-finals.
Stump up the money, says Mayor
Waraba, formerly known as Caboolture West, has been officially declared Queensland’s newest Priority Development Area (PDA).
Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay Coverage: August 4
Alice Williams and Charlize Andrews, from Albany Creek-based North Brisbane Polo Bears, have tonight helped Australia into the quarter-finals of the Olympic water polo.
Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage: August 3
Australia – and former Redcliffe junior Renee Taylor – has finished on top of Pool B at the Paris Olympics tonight and is now preparing for the quarter-finals.
