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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Record smashed for Morayfield event
The biggest pickleball tournament in the Southern Hemisphere is bringing hundreds of players to the Moreton Bay Region this week.
Wallaroos 'want' to break record
The Wallaroos, Australia’s international women’s rugby team, have broken one record and are aiming to smash a second against world champions New Zealand at Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe, tomorrow.
Apartments plan for high-profile blocks
Plans have been submitted for an eight-story development at one of the most prominent positions on Redcliffe’s seafront.
Jet Power lands duo on national stage
Moreton Bay United and Peninsula Power will carry this region’s hopes into tonight's live draw for the prestigious Australia Cup Round of 32.
New jobs as Coles opens latest store
Coles has created 130 new jobs at its new Deception Bay store, which opened its doors for the first time on Saturday.
Duo serve up Global Games medals
Moreton Bay residents Tim Gould and Mitchell James found more medal-winning form for Australia at the Virtus Global Games in France.
Call for action over 'begging' dolphins
Researchers believe bottlenose dolphins, including some in waters off Bribie and Redcliffe, may be teaching other dolphins to ‘beg’ for food from recreational fishers.
Kallangur syndicate's Lotto jackpot
Eight Kallangur shoppers have each bagged a quarter of a million dollars after their Saturday Gold Lotto syndicate scored division one on the weekend.
New highway route locked in
The Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA) route from Moorina to Narangba has now been “protected”.
Trapping region's pest turtles
Moreton Bay Region appears to be winning a long battle against one of the world’s most invasive species - red-eared slider turtles.
