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
News / Outdoors
23 June 2026

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
23 June 2026

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
News / Local
23 June 2026

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
News / Travel
23 June 2026

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
News / Local
23 June 2026

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
News / Local
23 June 2026

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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Holiday plan after big Keno win
News / Local
23 June 2026

Holiday plan after big Keno win

A much-needed holiday is on the horizon for an Albany Creek man after he won more than $119,000 at his local club on Thursday. ** FREE TO READ **

Vote for Tastes of Moreton Bay Feastival
News / Local
23 June 2026

Vote for Tastes of Moreton Bay Feastival

The Tastes of Moreton Bay Feastival has been nominated for the 2023 Queensland Tourism Awards RACQ People’s Choice Award. As the name suggests, the winner will be decided by public vote. Here’s how to vote

"This would be Ash's wish"
News / Local
23 June 2026

"This would be Ash's wish"

Friends of Ash Bannister, a father-of-three who died suddenly last week, have launched an appeal to help ensure his children get the "best education" available. ** FREE TO READ **

Have your say on community events
News / Local
23 June 2026

Have your say on community events

The organisers of more than 52 community events across the City of Moreton Bay want feedback from residents about this year’s events to find out what they’ve done well and what can be improved. Here’s how to have your say

Prepare now for bushfires in Moreton Bay
News / Council
23 June 2026

Prepare now for bushfires in Moreton Bay

With the Bureau of Meteorology officially declaring an El Niño and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) are underway, residents in the City of Moreton Bay are being urged to prepare now for a hot, dry summer … and bushfires. Here’s what to expect and how to get ready

RDA Moreton Bay announces new CEO
News / Local
23 June 2026

RDA Moreton Bay announces new CEO

Sorita McGrane has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay (RDA Moreton Bay).

Pledge to help protect koalas
News / Local
23 June 2026

Pledge to help protect koalas

Millions of dollars are being given to help protect koalas in the City of Moreton Bay and South-East Queensland – but conservation groups question if it will tackle the biggest threat.

Jets' grand final countdown
News / Local
23 June 2026

Jets' grand final countdown

Moreton Bay United will tonight aim to finish a remarkable season by landing one of Queensland's biggest football prizes.

Saddle-up for new AusBike
News / Local
23 June 2026

Saddle-up for new AusBike

Burpengary Aquatic Centre is one of the Belgravia Leisure venues selected to join AusBike – a program aiming to reverse the decline in active travel to school.

Redcliffe's new Lotto millionaire
News / Local
23 June 2026

Redcliffe's new Lotto millionaire

A Redcliffe shopper has checked their ticket – three weeks after the draw - and discovered they won $1 million win in the Monday & Wednesday Lotto. ** FREE TO READ **