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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Who’s Who in 22: Government Gurus
Today, we continue our Who’s Who in 22 series by listing Government Gurus in the Moreton Bay Region who have been busy in 2022. Check out the list
Who’s Who in 2022, Government Gurus: Andrew Powell
Improving road infrastructure and frontline services have been among the major achievements of State Member for Glass House Andrew Powell who has represented the electorate for more than 12 years
Who’s Who in 22, Government Gurus: Tony Latter
This year, Moreton Bay Regional Councillor Tony Latter has delivered funding for community connectivity, local sports and amenities in Division 12
Who’s Who in 22, Government Gurus: Peter Flannery
For Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Peter Flannery, 2022 has been a year in which he and his team responded to a flood disaster, launched programs to support the region’s businesses, adopted a record Budget and led the push for the region to become a city
Who’s Who in 2022, Community: Fecility Abell
Felicity Abell, founder of The Bush Bundle, has been recognised for her efforts in donating everyday necessities to farmers and those living on outback stations
Who’s Who in 2022, Community: MBRIT Events Team
From planning and delivering major events such as Jetty 2 Jetty, Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival and Redcliffe KiteFest, the events team at Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism (MBRIT) is kept busy working behind the scenes to ensure these events are memorable for the right reasons
Pre-Christmas interest rate rise
The Reserve Bank of Australia has today lifted interest rates by 25 basis points from 2.85 per cent to 3.1 per cent in a bid to ease red-hot inflation
Who’s Who in 22:Community, part one
Today, we continue our Who’s Who in 22 series by listing members of the community, in the Moreton Bay Region, who have achieved great things in 2022. Check out part one of the list
Who’s Who in 22, Community: Sean Harrop
New Moreton Bay Region SES Controller Sean Harrop has hit the ground running since arriving in the region in January 2022, with a baptism of flooding rain and wild weather
Who’s Who in 2022, Community: Zach Wright
Zach Wright, who is the current Business Relationship Manager at RSL Queensland, is one of three new faces to join the committee at Regional Development Australia (RDA) Moreton Bay in 2022
