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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Firing up for new station open day
Moreton Bay’s newest fire station is opening up to the public this weekend for a special open day.
Courts given $2m upgrade
Redcliffe Leagues Netball Association has officially unveiled its new-look $2 million courts.
$700m pledge for new bridge to Bribie
Plans for a new Bribie Island Bridge today received a $700 million commitment from the current State Government – if it is re-elected in October.
AFL launches new Open era
Moreton Bay will host a new flagship national AFL event which will see hundreds of players descend on this region.
"This is unreal", says Bribie winner
A Bribie Island man has struggled to come down from cloud nine after becoming a millionaire in last night’s Weekday Windfall draw.
Top tier entries for richest pro-am
Redcliffe Golf Club has raised the bar and will again host the most lucrative pro-am tournament in Australia, with a top field, later this month.
Man arrested after hit-and-run
Crackdown on illegal tobacco
Hundreds of thousands of dollars of illicit tobacco products have been seized by the Metro North Public Health Unit (PHU) in the first three months of 2024.
Driving entries for annual open day
Redcliffe Golf Club has invited clubs across South-East Queensland to its annual Women’s Open Day tournament later this month.
New tenants locked in for Marketplace
Plans for a new shopping centre in Morayfield, which is expected to create more than 200 jobs, have taken another significant step forward.
