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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Setting 'sites' on new hotel hotspots
Moreton Bay's drive to become “Australia’s next hotel hotspot” is starting to take shape with plans, proposals and plenty of possibilities
Top tips for fast charging
As a record number of electric vehicles (EVs) hit the roads in Moreton Bay and beyond, 'charging etiquette’ is now in the spotlight.
Counting down to Moreton Bay Swim
Greater Brisbane’s only ocean swim will be back in the waters along Redcliffe’s foreshore next month.
Top priorities revealed for 2025
Suttons Beach and helping the homeless are among the priorities for Redcliffe’s elected representatives this year.
Little Scholars opens new $5m centre
Little Scholars School of Early Learning has today (January 6) opened its newest campus at Deception Bay.
New plans for marina upgrade
Revised plans have been released for a multi-million-dollar upgrade to the renamed Sandstone Point Marina.
Family reunited with lost war medals
Petrie Police have reunited World War II medals with their rightful owners after considerable help from the public.
Readers 'skip' 30 properties a day
Two suburbs in the Moreton Bay region are in the top three where Unitywater meters cannot be read and bills are issued with estimated readings.
Laini's Roar-ing start with historic hat-tricks
Laini Freier, who played junior and senior football in Moreton Bay, has made Ninja A-League history just three months after joining Brisbane Roar.
Security hired for Council workers
Moreton Bay City Council staff now have security guards when maintaining some of the region's public areas.
