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
News / Outdoors
21 June 2026

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
21 June 2026

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
News / Local
21 June 2026

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
News / Travel
21 June 2026

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
News / Local
21 June 2026

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
News / Local
21 June 2026

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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News / Local
21 June 2026

Making new government work for Moreton Bay Region

New Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed to serve everyone, even those who voted against him and residents in the Moreton Bay Region will be counting on it, with their three re-elected MPs now in Opposition. We ask the MPs and council how they will make it work, so the region is not left behind

Call to shape own future, become Moreton Bay City
News / Local
21 June 2026

Call to shape own future, become Moreton Bay City

With public consultation due to end on May 30, Moreton Bay Regional Council has made its case to become a city to local business leaders and owners. We sum it up and explain how you can still have your say

Free flu jab for everyone in state
News / Local
21 June 2026

Free flu jab for everyone in state

All Queenslanders will be offered a free flu vaccination as the state faces a severe outbreak of Influenza A.

News / Local
21 June 2026

Tackling region's pothole problem

Extra crews have been deployed to help repair the Moreton Bay Region's roads following last weekend’s heavy rain.

World's top teams check out region's new $22 million centre
News / Local
21 June 2026

World's top teams check out region's new $22 million centre

Moreton Bay Region may be home for some of the world’s top football teams during next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup next year.

New $500m development planned for Morayfield
News / Local
21 June 2026

New $500m development planned for Morayfield

Plans have been unveiled for 2500 new homes in a major residential development in Morayfield.

Revealed: Region's vital road projects on election wish lists
News / Local
21 June 2026

Revealed: Region's vital road projects on election wish lists

The State’s peak motoring body is calling on all political parties and candidates to green-light vital road and transport projects in the Moreton Bay.

Woodford Folk Festival is back for 2022
News / Local
21 June 2026

Woodford Folk Festival is back for 2022

The iconic Woodford Folk Festival will definitely return this year after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. Here’s what we know about this year’s event

Redcliffe man's 'miracle' $1.81 million Lotto win
News / Local
21 June 2026

Redcliffe man's 'miracle' $1.81 million Lotto win

A Redcliffe man was doing a school drop off this morning when he finally answered a call and discovered he’d won $1.81 million in a recent Saturday Gold Lotto draw.

Where rain hit hardest in Moreton Bay Region
News / Local
21 June 2026

Where rain hit hardest in Moreton Bay Region

Last week's torrential rain wrecked Moreton Bay Region events and had many weather gauges filling fast. Here's the rainfall figures for last week.