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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Join in Cupcake Day fun
Preheat the oven and get baking this August to raise money for the RSPCA. Instead of designating a day this year the charity, that cares for all creatures great and small, says Cupcake Day can be any day you want this month. Here’s how to get involved
Countdown to gala business awards night
Nominations have closed, judging is in full swing and excitement is building for the gala Moreton Bay Region Business Excellence Awards night which will add new categories, induct the region’s first Hall of Famer and pay tribute to a community champion. Here’s the details
Region has 19 suburbs in new fire ant zone
Nineteen suburbs in the Moreton Bay Region are being added to fire ant biosecurity zones as a precaution against one of the world’s worst invasive pests.
Historic gold - Commonwealth Games Day 10
There was gold, silver and almost bronze for our region to celebrate at the Commonwealth Games this morning when former Pine Rivers netballer Steph Wood helped make Australian sporting history.
Shooting for gold - Commonwealth Games Day 9
Steph Wood and Renee Taylor will carry our region's hopes for more gold tonight on the final day of competition at the Commonwealth Games - but there was no medal for Ella Connolly.
Going for gold - Commonwealth Games Day 8
After dramatic semi-finals this morning, a golden opportunity awaits for two former Moreton Bay residents at the Commonwealth Games - and they may be joined by a third tonight.
Redcliffe has 10 from 10 at Brisbane championships
Redcliffe Leagues Swimming Club’s small team had big successes at the Brisbane Short Course Championships.
Raise the bar and join us at Brewfest
There’s no better way to celebrate today’s International Beer Day (IBD) than by locking in a plan to head along to Moreton Bay Region’s very own Brewfest.
Moreton Bay's medal haul equals a Commonwealth nation
Seventh heaven! That’s the hypothetical Commonwealth Games dreamland Moreton Bay Region is in this morning. Here's why.
Menu made in Moreton Bay
Ocean View farmer and passionate advocate for local produce Jacki Hinchey is eating only what is grown or made in the Moreton Bay Region this month. It’s not a social media stunt, instead a bid to better understand what is available and how it can be used. Here’s what’s on the menu
