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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Medal for Kirralee - Commonwealth Games Day 2
Kirralee Hayes, a founding member of Genesis Aquatics at Bray Park, has won a superb bronze medal at the Commonwealth games this morning.
Bribie joins $6 million SharkSmart trial
Bribie Island will be one of the new sites in the State Government’s expanded $6 million trial of shark spotting drones.
Our swimmers going for Games gold
The wait is almost over. After a month travelling and training, six swimmers will carry our region’s hopes into the Commonwealth Games.
Volunteers needed for online training
Brisbane Seniors Online (BSOL) is in desperate need of new volunteer computer mentors in the Redcliffe and Moreton Bay Region.
Monster holiday attraction coming to our region
Monster Jump, the newest giant inflatable in Australia, is coming to the Sandstone Point Hotel.
Gem Fest is back - with new attractions
Caboolture Gem Fest is back, after a two-year break, with a host of new attractions lined-up for the big day.
$1.3 million Lotto winner says: "It won't change who I am!"
A Rothwell man says he’s ready to give to those who truly need it after winning more than $1.3 million in the weekend’s Saturday Gold Lotto draw.
83 years ... and family's still counting!
Twenty years ago, Matthew Diefenbach started a traineeship at Golden Circle. The Deception Bay resident is still there continuing a remarkable family affair with the Northgate canning factory.
Toy, craft drive a boost for sick kids
The team at Richardson and Wrench Caboolture is spearheading a toy and craft supplies drive to bring smiles to the faces of children at Caboolture Hospital. Here’s the details and how you can get involved
Free Sight Support Expo coming to Bribie
A free one-day Sight Support Expo is being held by Quantum RLV at Bribie Island next week.
