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
Moreton Bay ANZAC Day services 2024
Big crowds are pausing to remember those who have served and continue to serve our country, attending ANZAC Day commemorations across the City of Moreton Bay. Here’s our rolling coverage of the day
Police to target speeding, DUI in Easter blitz
Extra police will be out in force on Queensland roads over the Easter school holidays, as officers ramp up their road safety operations.** FREE TO READ **
Garden waste collection coming this year
Moreton Bay City Council will start an opt-out garden waste collection service later this year, after receiving $9.6 million in State Government funding. Here’s the details
Slow down in school zones
With the new school year starting this week, local police are urging drivers to remember to slow down and be on the lookout for children in school zones.
Full list of roads closed due to flooding
A number of roads across Moreton Bay are still impacted by flooding, with motorists urged to obey all road signage. See the full list here
Big events in Moreton Bay for 2024
Like to plan ahead? Here’s a list of the big events happening across the City of Moreton Bay in 2024. It’s going to be a massive year.
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The Latest
Jack's 'street' test in Dubai
Scarborough teenager Jack Lewis has packed his bags and is ready to fly almost 12,000km for one of the biggest tests of his sporting career. ** FREE TO READ **
Early voting booths in City of Moreton Bay Local Government Elections
Residents in the City of Moreton Bay will be able to start voting early from Monday in the 2024 Local Government Elections. Booths, times, dates and information. ** FREE TO READ **
Work starts on $627m youth detention centre
Construction is officially under way on a new 80-bed youth detention centre at Woodford. ** FREE TO READ **
Meet candidates in Moreton Bay City Council elections
Check out the background, community involvement and campaign issues of those chasing seven places on Moreton Bay City Council in next month's elections.
Marina appeal dropped by Newport Action Group
Newport Action Group (NAG) has withdrawn its appeal over Moreton Bay City Council’s decision to re-zone marina land, which may lead to a multi-million-dollar hotel development.** FREE TO READ **
Nominate young achievers for business awards
With just a few weeks until entries for this year’s 2024 Moreton Bay Business & Innovation Awards close, organisers are calling on the community to nominate young achievers for a new category. Here’s the details
Doors open for UniSC's O Day
UniSC’s new students had their first taste of the Moreton Bay campus when the doors opened for Orientation Day. See two picture galleries. ** FREE TO READ **
$6 million fire station officially opens
Moreton Bay’s new fire station, covering North Lakes, Mango Hill and Deception Bay, has been officially opened. Picture galleries ** FREE TO READ **
UniSC's co-working pitch to Moreton Bay
Businesses are invited to tap into the innovation ecosystem at the city’s newest co-working space at UniSC Moreton Bay. ** FREE TO READ **
Kallangur woman's shock at $1m win
A Kallangur woman was overjoyed to hear someone in her area had scored $1 million in Monday & Wednesday Gold Lotto - only to discover it was her! ** FREE TO READ **
