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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Funding bid for City's huge growth plans
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Works starts on new $17.5m PCYC
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Service expands to meet demand
A Narangba counselling service is helping meet the growing demand for disability support in Moreton Bay and northern Brisbane. ** FREE TO READ **
Supernode to be built in Brendale
Work will start soon in Brendale on one of Queensland’s biggest Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). ** FREE TO READ **
Parenting tips: family road trips
Whether it's a day trip or a longer adventure, family road trips can help everyone build memories and spend quality time together. But let’s face it, car trips can test anyone’s patience, even before you make it to the end of the driveway! Here's some expert tips from Triple P Parenting
Jessika's journey from Maccas to clinical trials
More than 300 students graduated from UniSC’s Moreton Bay and Caboolture campuses this month – including a former McDonald’s manager. Picture gallery, time lapse videos *FREE TO READ **
"So honoured" to win first Matildas cap
Sharn Freier, the ex-Pine Rivers and Moreton Bay United player, was “very nervous, excited and honoured” to make her international debut for the Matildas yesterday. ** FREE TO READ **
Petitions launched in harbour battle
Frustrated residents have launched two petitions over the new long-term vision for Scarborough Harbour. ** FREE TO READ **
Appeal's pasta-bilities for sick kids
Coles has today launched its Hospitals United for Sick Kids campaign - with Caboolture one of the recipients. ** FREE TO READ **
New school set to open in Redcliffe
Staff are preparing to launch a new independent school in Redcliffe, which will open next week with 24 foundation students. ** FREE TO READ **
