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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Find an ANZAC Day service near you | Moreton Bay 2025
Thousands of people are expected to attend ANZAC Day services across Moreton Bay on April 25 to pay their respects to the brave men and women who have fought and made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation’s freedom. Here is a list of services across the City of Moreton Bay.
Calls growing to help homeless
The homeless crisis in Moreton Bay region has come to a head with a major protest and site eviction on the same day, less than 4km apart.
Free walk-in centres to open
Three new free walk-in Medicare Mental Health Centres (MMHCs) are to open in the Moreton Bay region from July.
Clubhouse "real win" for community
Redcliffe Leagues Softball Association is about the step up to the plate with a new $4.8 million clubhouse.
Groups unite to focus on city's businesses
Nine business groups have joined forces to launch Collaborate Moreton Bay and unveil its first major event – Future Proofing Your Business. Here are the details.
Lights plan for busy intersection
Design work is underway to install traffic lights at a key intersection at Elimbah.
$8 million safety plan for key road
Design work is now underway on an $8.34 million project to improve safety at a major intersection in the Moreton Bay region.
All smiles after bagging $440,000
A Banksia Beach man says he might need “plastic surgery to wipe the smile off his face” after scoring a grin-worthy $440,000 in a recent Keno draw.
Tourist park plans revealed
Plans have been lodged for a new tourist park and short-term accommodation in the Moreton Bay region.
Family ties strong at Padres
Baseball genes run deep at Redcliffe Padres, which currently has three generations from two families in its playing and coaching ranks.
