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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Residents rally over golf land plan
Hundreds of objections have already been lodged against new plans for a retirement village and aged care facility on former North Lakes golf course land.
Kianna 'tagged' to take on world
Scarborough resident Kianna Maclean says Oztag is her “fun sport” - but it is starting to get more serious.
When to see partial solar eclipse
A rare, once-in-a-decade hybrid solar eclipse will be visible from Australia tomorrow. Here’s the details and when we should be looking for it over South East Queensland
See inside shopping centre's new mall
Major expansion plans for MKT Square Deception Bay shopping centre are taking shape - fast.
New plans for former golf course
Public consultation has opened on new plans to develop land which was formerly North Lakes Resort Golf Course. FULL DETAILS
Rylee's silver and perfect pb record
Redcliffe Leagues swimmer Rylee Smith had a podium finish and personal best times in every race at last week’s Australian Age Championships.
Happy birthday Alice - 100 today!
Bribie Island resident Alice Bourke is today celebrating a remarkable milestone – her 100th birthday.
Macey so close to national medal
Grace Swimming’s Macey Lawler missed an Australian Age Championship swimming medal by the narrowest of margins on the Gold Coast last week.
Check out Moreton Bay Emergency Services Expo
Here’s your chance to meet unsung community heroes at the Moreton Bay Emergency Services Expo. The event is on this weekend. Here’s the details
Farewell to 'local legend' Papa
Redcliffe will farewell one of its favourite sons this week – Amedeo Ciancio, known to most as Papa.
