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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New parkland plans unveiled
A new park is expected to open early next year in one of Moreton Bay region’s growth areas.
Dan's pump station mural unveiled
Unitywater has unveiled a vivid mural showing Moreton Bay’s wildlife on its brick wastewater pump station in Bray Park.
Search for Moreton Bay's top citizens
Nominations are now open for City of Moreton Bay’s 2026 Australia Day Awards, which shine a light on those who help shape our community.
Meet candidates in Moreton Bay City Council Division 11 by-election
Campaigning in the Moreton Bay City Council Division 11 postal vote by-election is gathering pace. Here are the key issues from all seven candidates.
Campaigners call for support
The battle to save North Lakes golf course land is heating up with campaigners rallying support against new plans.
Jye's taking on the world
Jye Dixon, from All Star Boxing Academy in Lawnton, will start his world title quest tomorrow on the other side of the world.
Podium place for X-League trio
Three friends from North Lakes finished third up at Australasia’s largest tech-powered golf competition.
Hitting back over homeless crisis
Mayor Peter Flannery has hit back at attacks on Council and councillors over their handling of the homelessness crisis.
Nationals next for flying Sparkz
Fresh from their first gold medal, Sparkz are preparing to fly south and take on Australia’s softball Masters.
Five-point plan to tackle flooding
Help may be on the way for two flood-prone Moreton Bay streets where “raw sewerage, faeces, toilet paper” have washed into some homes.
