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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World awaits for teenager Nick
Samford’s Nick De Bonis will be the youngest player in Australia’s team when it travels to Italy for the first Transplant Football World Cup. ** FREE TO READ **
Council wins award for business support
Moreton Bay City Council has been recognised for its efforts to build a strong business community at the Small Business Friendly Program conference and inaugural awards ceremony. Here’s the details
Ausbuild Community Fund grants announced, round 4
Ausbuild has announced the recipients of its Community Fund (Moreton Bay) Grant Program Round 4. Sixteen organisations will share in $50,000. Here’s the details
Dream comes true for Amelie
Redcliffe’s Amelie Hoefel admits she “cried tears of joy and shock” when opening a letter from Water Polo Australia. Here's why. ** FREE TO READ **
Emma calls time on stellar career
Emma Jackson, who grew up and went to school in Pine Rivers, has called time on an 18-year triathlon career which took her from Lawnton to the Olympics and a world title. ** FREE TO READ **
Taylor unleashes the Olympics
Taylor McKeown has come back to Moreton Bay – where she was born, grew up and started her international swimming career – to unleash the Olympics at Southern Cross Catholic College. ** FREE TO READ **
Remarkable collections on display
Treasure troves of eccentricities will be unveiled at The Keeper: Collectors and their Collections exhibition which opens in Pine Rivers Heritage Museum on Wednesday. ** FREE TO READ **
Funding boost for five projects
Five local artists and community organisations will share more than $44,000 for arts, culture and heritage projects in the City of Moreton Bay. ** FREE TO READ **
Hospital expands to boost health care
Redcliffe is set for a major upgrade in healthcare facilities with the official launch of the Peninsula Private Hospital redevelopment project. ** FREE TO READ **
$1.8 billion projects in pipeline
Unitywater is lining up $1.8 billion of projects in the next five years with residents in Narangba and Pine Valley among the first to benefit.
