Woodford & Surrounds
Get a little taste of country right on the city’s doorstep in Woodford and Surrounds located to the west of the Moreton Bay Region. The Woodford region is steeped in history and retains much of its yesteryear charm.
Things to see and do in Woodford
- Cruice Park
- Durundur Homestead Monument
- Windows of Woodford Art Trail
- Woodford Railway
- Stony Creek
- Neurum Creek Bush Retreat
Woodford Folk Festival public tickets on sale
Public tickets for the 2026 Woodford Folk Festival go on sale, with organisers reporting soaring early demand as community connection and curiosity continue to drive crowds to Queensland’s iconic cultural event.
Turning trash to trees with record result
Woodford Folk Festival 2025–26 saved a record-breaking 120,000 containers from landfill, smashing the previous year's collection of 90,000 containers.
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.
Best Places to visit in Moreton Bay for Summer Fun
From splashing around in waterholes to enjoying a picnic with a view, Moreton Bay is one of the best places to visit in Queensland to make the most of the summer sunshine.
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.
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Moreton Bay's home theft hotspots revealed
Home theft hotspots in the City of Moreton Bay last year have been revealed by new RACQ Insurance claim figures. ** FREE TO READ **
Latest plans and pictures of new hotel
The Comiskey Group, based in the City of Moreton Bay, has released an update and more illustrations of its new $45 million hotel development. ** FREE TO READ **
End of an ERA on Redcliffe Parade
ERA Bar and Grill will shut its doors on Redcliffe Parade for the last time early next month. ** FREE TO READ **
Stunning start but Kyle's sights already on Winton
Kyle Evans punched the air in delight as he took the chequered flag on his Australian Formula Open (AFO) debut - but the celebrations did not last long. ** FREE TO READ **
Review starts on community concerns
More than 800 submissions were made on the proposed route for stage four of the Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA) through Elimbah. ** FREE TO READ **
Dawn of new era at UniSC
Three new university buildings will open for the first time this week at UniSC Moreton Bay’s Petrie campus. ** SEE INSIDE - PICTURES AND VIDEO **
Simple steps to help emergency vehicles
The flashing lights and sirens of emergency services vehicles can startle and confuse some motorists. Here's what to remember and do. ** FREE TO READ **
Councillors tell of shock and surprise
Six members of Moreton Bay City Council returned unopposed this week, have spoken of this week's “total shock”, “surprise” and “very humbling experience”. ** FREE TO READ **
Caboolture syndicate hits $5m jackpot
Sixteen Caboolture shoppers are sporting winning smiles today after their syndicate scored division one in last night’s Powerball draw. ** FREE TO READ **
Heavy rain, roads closed Moreton Bay
Update 5.50pm: Heavy rain today continues to cause flash flooding with several roads closed across the City of Moreton Bay, including Youngs Crossing. Libraries are open as places of refuge and sandbag stations have also been activated. Here’s the details
