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
News / Outdoors
29 June 2026

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
29 June 2026

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
News / Local
29 June 2026

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
News / Travel
29 June 2026

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
News / Local
29 June 2026

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
News / Local
29 June 2026

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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Gloving up for All Star fight night
News / Local
29 June 2026

Gloving up for All Star fight night

Seconds out, it’s show time again at All Star Boxing Academy which is counting down to its first fight night the year.

Panthers open up new pathway
News / Local
29 June 2026

Panthers open up new pathway

North Lakes Panthers, the indoor netball club based at Northside Indoor Sports and Fitness, has launched an outdoor team.

Tropical Cyclone Aldred: Gates close
News / Local
29 June 2026

Tropical Cyclone Aldred: Gates close

North Pine Dam’s floodgates, pictured above, have now closed following Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Water, roads and power update.

Laps for Josh: Kaz's mission to save lives
News / Local
29 June 2026

Laps for Josh: Kaz's mission to save lives

Karen Bennett lost her son Josh to suicide in 2018. The tragedy shook her family to its core. But Kaz found a sanctuary – in Burpengary.

Moreton Bay reopening after Cyclone Alfred
News / Local
29 June 2026

Moreton Bay reopening after Cyclone Alfred

City of Moreton Bay has restarted services and is back in business as the recovery from Tropical Cyclone Alfred gathers pace. Here's how the region stands tonight ...

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Help hubs open
News / Local
29 June 2026

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Help hubs open

Moreton Bay region will have three of the major Community Recovery Hubs set up by the State Government to help those impacted by Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Masterplan for Old Petrie Town
News / Local
29 June 2026

Masterplan for Old Petrie Town

A taskforce review has recommended Old Petrie Town remains for “community use” when City of Moreton Bay takes over the site.

Roads closed City of Moreton Bay March 11 2025
News / Local
29 June 2026

Roads closed City of Moreton Bay March 11 2025

Dozens of roads remain closed across the City of Moreton Bay after widespread flash flooding caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Here is the list

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Recovery begins in Moreton Bay
News / Local
29 June 2026

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Recovery begins in Moreton Bay

Weather conditions are finally starting to ease in the City of Moreton Bay, but flooding remains a concern in some areas. For most though, recovery is beginning. Our photographers have been out and about.

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Roads closed Moreton Bay March 10 2025
News / Local
29 June 2026

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Roads closed Moreton Bay March 10 2025

There are currently 138 roads closed across the City of Moreton Bay due to damage, fallen trees and flooding caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Here are the roads affected.