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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Change Commission assesses ‘Moreton Bay City’ bid
The bid for Moreton Bay Region to become Moreton Bay City is now being assessed by the independent Local Government Change Commission, after Minister for Local Government Steven Miles deemed it met the criteria. Here’s the latest
Top archers aiming for Samford
Top archers from Australia and overseas will be drawing back their bows in Samford next week.
Stay out of water at Moodlu quarry
Unitywater has warned Moodlu Quarry is closed to the public and now an “active construction site”.
Residents launch late bid to stop overpass
Residents fighting construction of a multi-million dollar pedestrian overpass in Clontarf, have called on the Queensland Ombudsman for help.
Council officer to be fined for breaking Council rules
A Council officer will be fined for breaking Moreton Bay Regional Council’s (MBRC) own parking rules.
Region's Lotto mystery solved - but one still remains
One ‘mystery’ has been solved, but another remains - possibly for ever - among the lottery players of Moreton Bay Region.
Work to start on new hospital
The first sod was turned by Health Minister Yvette D’Ath on the new satellite hospital in Kallangur yesterday.
Climate change in spotlight at Bribie
The Probus Club of Bribie Island is sponsoring a public talk by Australian geologist and earth scientist Professor Ian Plimer, on global warming.
Making bold statement @ The Sheds
Calling all artists – a new mural competition has been launched in Brendale today with $8500 awaiting the winner.
Consultation extended for new highway route
Public consultation for the Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA) stage two, from Moorina to Narangba, had such a response it was extended by a week.
