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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Cyclone Alfred: Turtle team's 10-day mission
News / Local
29 June 2026

Cyclone Alfred: Turtle team's 10-day mission

Bribie Island National Park Turtle Conservation team has left the beach after spending 10 days – and almost 200 hours – preparing for Cyclone Alfred.

Sport sheltering from Cyclone Alfred
News / Local
29 June 2026

Sport sheltering from Cyclone Alfred

Sports clubs and organisations across Moreton Bay region are putting matches and training on hold ahead of Cyclone Alfred. Here’s a snapshot of announcements made …. so far.

Cyclone Alfred: Road closures Moreton Bay, March 5 2025
News / Local
29 June 2026

Cyclone Alfred: Road closures Moreton Bay, March 5 2025

Moreton Bay City Council is closing vulnerable and low-lying roads across the city from today. Here's where they are.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Moreton Bay updates
News / Local
29 June 2026

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Moreton Bay updates

UPDATE 7.48PM: The Bureau of Meteorology says the latest weather model data shows Tropical Cyclone Alfred could cross the coast later than expected. Here is our rolling coverage with the latest information.

Bree's drive inspires 'golf girls'
News / Local
29 June 2026

Bree's drive inspires 'golf girls'

North Lakes resident Bree Edwards is part of a team helping to drive the rising number of women playing golf.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Going door-to-door
News / Local
29 June 2026

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Going door-to-door

Emergency services are today door-knocking low-lying areas of Moreton Bay region which may be “flood impacted” by high tide and severe weather.

How to prepare for Tropical Cyclone Alfred
News / Local
29 June 2026

How to prepare for Tropical Cyclone Alfred

With Tropical Cyclone Alfred making a beeline for the southern Queensland coast, with Moreton Bay in the firing line, here are tips on what to expect and how to prepare.

Work to start on new reservoir
News / Local
29 June 2026

Work to start on new reservoir

Unitywater will start work next month on a new 15 mega-litre water reservoir in Morayfield.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Moreton Bay in the firing line
News / Local
29 June 2026

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Moreton Bay in the firing line

UPDATE 8PM: The Bureau of Meteorology says Tropical Cyclone Alfred has turned and is now heading towards the South East Queensland Coast. Here is our rolling coverage - what's happening with schools, food supply and the forecast.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: sandbags ready
News / Local
29 June 2026

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: sandbags ready

Residents across the Moreton Bay region are today following the warnings and preparing for Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Full list of sandbag stations.