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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D-day close for Bribie church plan
Bribie Island may soon find out if plans for a new church get the green light - despite dozens of residents' objections.
Federal Budget: What’s in it for you?
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has just handed down the 2023-24 Federal Budget. We break it down for you. Here’s what we know
Gold rush for North Lakes club
PK Taekwondo brought eight gold medals back up the Pacific Highway to North Lakes last week.
Zoe dives in for college first
Zoe Wright, pictured above, has given The Lakes College’s (TLC) growing aquatic program another major boost.
Apartments planned on bayside block
Plans have been lodged for a new seven-storey residential development metres from the waterfront at Deception Bay.
Work begins on $8m ambulance station
Construction has started on the new $8.45m Morayfield Ambulance Station.
Festival shows at The Sheds
The Moreton Bay Anywhere Festival is returning to The Sheds at Brendale with two shows booked in.
Medal haul for region's young stars
Students from our region were among the medals at the Queensland School Sport Water Polo Championships hosted by Metropolitan North in Brisbane.
New Bribie hospital services revealed
The services which will be available at Bribie Island’s new satellite hospital - which is due to open mid-next year - have been announced. FREE TO READ
Car park plans at bayside hotel
The Belvedere Hotel has lodged plans for another 35 car parking spaces, in addition to the major makeover underway at Woody Point.
