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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Turning containers into conservation
Woodfordia is turning trash into trees thanks to volunteers at the Woodfolk Folk Festival collecting 10 cent containers to fund site conservation.
$20m highway upgrades to start
Work will start this month on $20 million of upgrades to the D’Aguilar Highway between Woodford and Bracalba.
Fire ants affect us all
Imagine a world where your backyard is no longer a safe place, picnics are plagued by excruciating stings, and your garden is overrun by fire ants. This scenario could become reality if we don’t eradicate fire ants. Here is some information from the Queensland Government.
New route for Moreton Motorway
New plans have been unveiled for the controversial Stage 4 of a Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA) – which is being dubbed the Moreton Motorway.
Giving healthcare charities a $25,000 boost
Healthcare charities are encouraged to apply for $25,000 worth of in-kind marketing support to expand their reach and connect with more people in need. Here are the details.
Say I do takes stress out of wedding planning
Planning a wedding? Say I do is a comprehensive platform couples can use to streamline the wedding planning process in Moreton Bay. Here are the details
Grants to help those in need
Pine Rivers Community Finance Ltd (PRCF) has a special grant round to tackle homelessness and food insecurity in the Moreton Bay region.
Book nook is back in business
A popular Moreton Bay street library, which was forced to close last month, is now “back in business”.
Pitch for "critical" funding
City of Moreton Bay has unveiled 10 priorities it says need essential funding from the next Australian Government.
Jon's there for Tigers - again
Jon Man has been “invaluable” to Redcliffe Tigers in times of need - and he was there for the AFL club again during Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
