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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Feasting on gold in Fukuoka
Kaylee McKeown, the Redcliffe-born swim star, is continuing her golden run at the World Championships in Fukuoka.
Green light for new church and hall
Plans for a new church, community hall and caretaker’s accommodation in Burpengary East have been approved by Moreton Bay City Council.
Buddy's new brewery and bar plans
Plans have been lodged for a new micro-brewery and bar within the main shopping area at Burpengary.
World silver for super Sam
Sam Short, the former Albany Creek swimmer, won his second medal of the World Championships last night - in an Australian record time.
Kaylee beats nerves for historic gold
Former Burpengary-based swimmer Kaylee McKeown admitted she had never known such nerves before winning Australia's fifth gold at the World Championships last night.
"Another big step" for junior classic
The seventh Cameron Smith Junior Classic (CSJC), held at Wantima Country Club in Brendale, is opening up to even more young golfers this year.
Using DQ to drive for gold
Kaylee McKeown, the Redcliffe-born former Caboolture resident, will tonight use the disappointment of disqualification to drive for World Championship gold.
‘Fires inevitable’ this bushfire season
Moreton Bay City Council says it is inevitable that there will be fires close to homes this bushfire season and is urging residents to prepare now. Here's everything you need to know
Business class for $1.3m winner
A Rothwell woman says she’ll fly business class or nothing after bagging more than $1.3 million in the weekend’s Saturday Gold Lotto draw.
From Woodside to the world stage
Thirteen players from Northlakes Snakes Oztag are preparing to fly 17,000kms and take on the world's best.
