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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Enrol now and Get Set For Work
Caboolture PCYC is recruiting now for its new Get Set For Work (GSFW) program which starts later this month.
'Gamechanger' coming to Rothwell
Plans are gathering pace for an eight-hectare ‘gamechanger’ in over 50s living at Rothwell. Information sessions are being held next month and feedback is welcomed.
Celebrate Australia Day in a new stunning location
Crack out the swimmers and sunscreen - it’s time to celebrate Australia Day in Scarborough with live entertainment, mechanical surfboard and a huge fireworks finale.
Jetty, Set, Go! Fun run entries open Jan 5
Entries are about to open for Queensland’s longest running fun run – the Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run.
Youngsters can travel back in time this January MMXXII (2022) to Ancient Rome at the Abbey Museum in Caboolture.
Times tumble for Southern Cross at state titles
Barry Pope was the standout for Southern Cross Swimming Club at last week’s 2021 McDonald’s Queensland Championships at Brisbane Aquatic Pool.
Sign-up for swim on Australia Day
Entries are rolling in from across Queensland for the first Suttons Beach Pavilion Swim on Australia Day next year.
PICTURES: Hotel reopens after $2.2m renovation
Bribie Island Hotel has officially re-opened after a $2.2 million dollar renovation.
RESULT: Yvonne Barlow wins Division 7
Yvonne Barlow has been officially declared winner of the Moreton Bay Regional Council Division 7 by-election.
Raptors' pride despite missing Sunbowl glory
Moreton Bay Raptors are celebrating a season of firsts with their Men and Mixed teams reaching semi-finals - and Juniors the Sunbowl final.
