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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Towering plans for old "Town" site
Plans have been lodged for 80 units in two towers on the site of a former shopping centre in the heart of Moreton Bay region.
Two arrested for high-range drink driving
Police have charged two people with high-range drink driving following a traffic crash in Margate earlier this month.
Tigers' tribute to James
Redcliffe Tigers’ new clubhouse, at Nathan Road Sports Ground, is set to be named after one of the club's biggest fans.
Parks' $1.8m upgrade plan
A popular Moreton Bay park is to get a $1.8 million upgrade with a new all-ages pump track and playground revamp.
$700,000 splash pad opening soon
A new children’s Splash Pad is set to open next month at one of Moreton Bay’s major aquatic centres.
Driving ahead with road upgrades
Work has started at two locations on Anzac Ave which will open a new road and see changes at a major intersection.
Taskforce set-up for Old Petrie Town
A taskforce is being set-up to oversee the transition of Old Petrie Town from Y Queensland back to City of Moreton Bay.
Please ... pause before you plant
Unitywater is asking residents to pause before they plant, with more than 30 per cent of wastewater pipe blockages and overflows caused by tree roots.
'Tis the season to spend local
Residents are being urged to back Moreton Money’s Christmas campaign and spend local.
"Impressed" by Dolphins' first hit out
New assistant coach Rory Kostjaysn said today he was “impressed” by Dolphins’ squad after the first open training session of the new season.
