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: Business, part two
Today, we continue our Who’s Who in 22 series by listing businesses and businesspeople, in the Moreton Bay Region, who have achieved great things in 2022. There’s burger joints, butchers, tech companies, farmers and more. Check out part two of the list
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: David Comiskey
David Comiskey, co-founder and director of the Comiskey Group, believes close family connections are among the key factors behind the company’s success and big plans for the future
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Robert Comiskey
Robert Comiskey, co-founder and Director of the Comiskey Group, is helping oversee one of the biggest expansion programs in the family-owned business’ history
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Paul Comiskey
Paul Comiskey launched and has overseen the rise and rise of one of Moreton Bay Region’s biggest developers The Comiskey Group has grown from squash courts at Strathpine to the region’s biggest entertainment centres – and there’s far more to come
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Tracy Johnson
A Principal at SRJ Walker Wayland in Brendale was announced this year’s Employee of the Year at the 2022 Moreton Bay Business and Innovation Awards.
Who’s Who in 22: Business, part one
Today, we continue our Who’s Who in 22 series by listing businesses and businesspeople, in the Moreton Bay Region, who have achieved great things in 2022. There’s burger joints, butchers, tech companies, farmers and more. Check out part one of the list
Who’s Who in 22, Business: Sharon Armstrong
Sharon Armstrong has continued as a committee member and Deputy Chair for RDA Moreton Bay in 2022 and a supporter of Moreton Bay Regional Council’s push to become a city
State of the Region, green ambitions
In his inaugural ‘State of the Region’ address, Mayor Peter Flannery has revealed Moreton Bay Regional Council is going into 2023 with the ambitious goal of protecting 75 per cent of its landmass from development
Who’s Who in 22: Sport, part two
Today we continue our Who’s Who in 22 series by listing sporting stars, with ties to the Moreton Bay Region, who have achieved great things in 2022. There’s Little League baseballers, swimmers, boxers, runners, a well-known golfer and a Dolphin or two. Check out part two of the list
Christmas lights safety warning
There’ll be plenty of people stringing up Christmas lights in the coming days and Energex is reminding them to treat these decorations as they would any electrical appliance. Here’s some important safety tips
