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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The Australia Labor Party has won the 2025 Federal Election, but counting continues with a large number of prepoll and postal votes yet to be counted.
Connecting generations at Caboolture
Aged care day therapy attendees and childcare students are coming together to grow intergenerational friendships in Caboolture.
Tower plans for new 'village'
A new residential and commercial “village”, with 23 medium-to-high-rise urban towers for around 5000 residents, is being planned in the Moreton Bay region.
New parks and playgrounds on way
Four new parks and playgrounds are to be built in three Moreton Bay region suburbs at a cost of more than $1.9 million.
$150,000 richer after hospital trip
A Bribie Island woman had an unexpected silver lining to her hospital visit after winning $150,000 on an Instant Scratch-Its ticket.
Moreton Motorway battle ramping up
A battle to save Elimbah homes and businesses in the path of the new Moreton Motorway, has entered a crucial new phase.
"Largest outdoor store in southern hemisphere"
Work has officially started on the new $92 million Anaconda Adventure HQ development at Brendale.
Community events going to tender
Moreton Bay City Council will be inviting tenders to deliver 37 free community events a year at venues across the region.
North Lakes man lands $1.25 million
A young North Lakes man is keeping cool, calm and collected after becoming a millionaire in the weekend’s Gold Lotto draw.
Where to vote in Moreton Bay for 2025 Federal Election
Polling centres will be open from 8am-6pm across the Moreton Bay region for the 2025 Federal Election on Saturday May 3. Here is the polling booth list.
