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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Land release in one of Australia's best-buy regions
The first sod is about to be turned on a new land release in Woodford - which is in one of Australia’s best regions for buying property.
Unitywater has frozen its water and sewerage usage charges for the seventh consecutive year – but water bills in the Moreton Bay Region will still go up.
Major boost for headspace services in Longman
The Federal Government is providing $593,210 for headspace services in the Longman electorate.
Top six projects in pipeline for our region
With our region set to overtake the population of Tasmania in less than two decades, Moreton Bay Regional Council is investing big bucks today on critical infrastructure. Here's the top six:
Council Budget: Division 9-12 highlights
We take a look at what the Moreton Bay Regional Council’s record $245 million 2021-22 Budget has to offer for residents of Divisions 9-12.
Lotto millions still unclaimed
Lottery players are being urged to check old tickets as there are 10 unclaimed division one and major lottery prizes in Queensland worth $7.4 million - and one is from the Moreton Bay Region.
Help find ways to save water
Unitywater is urging residents across the region to do a quick assessment of their home, business or garden and help save water.
If you see a kangaroo or wallaby - tell us
If you have seen a kangaroo or wallaby recently, University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) researchers want to know for a study that could bolster protection efforts.
Maree reaches (and leaves) Marree on record ride
Griffin’s Maree Stephenson is six weeks into her remarkable 10 Desert Challenge – but the biggest tests may still be ahead across Australia's toughest landscape.
Power is back in Moreton Bay Region
Hundreds of thousands of people and properties across the Moreton Bay Region are reportedly without power this afternoon.
