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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Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage - July 29
Defending Olympic champion Kaylee McKeown, who was born in Redcliffe, lived at Caboolture and swam in Burpengary, eased through the heats of the 100m backstroke in Paris tonight.
Bank’s big boost for community groups
A dozen community groups across Moreton Bay have been given a helping hand, sharing in more than $700,000 thanks to Pine Rivers Community Finance.
Green light to split canal block
Residents appear to have lost their campaign against plans to divide a water-front block in Newport.
"Can't wait" for big Cup clash
Moreton City Excelsior (MCE) is hoping to make Tuesday a “special night” when the glitz and glamour of the Australia Cup Round of 32 comes to Wolter Park.
Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage – July 28
Former Redcliffe Hockey Club junior Renee Taylor has helped Australia make a winning start to their Olympic pool B campaign tonight.
Highway gets $6m upgrade
Work has started on a $6 million project to resurface the D’Aguilar Highway between Bracalba Quarry and Mossdale Rd, D’Aguilar.
Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage – July 27
Sam Short, the former Albany Creek Swimming Club member, will be racing for gold in the early hours of tomorrow morning.
Info sessions for North Pine dam
Drop-in community sessions are being held over the next nine days for those wanting more information about Seqwater’s dam improvement program.
Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage - July 26
Four players, who were with junior clubs in Moreton Bay, added the Paris Olympic Games to their footballing resume today when the Matildas and White Ferns kick-off their campaigns.
Overpass tribute to Dave Masters
Deception Bay Overpass, which spans the Bruce Highway at Deception Bay Rd, has today been named the Dave Masters Memorial Bridge.
