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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Maccas hiring for 120 new jobs
Earthworks have started at the site of Moreton Bay region’s newest McDonald’s restaurant, which is now hiring staff.
State salutes "outstanding" Nathan
Village Motors North Lakes technician Nathan Tapuni has been recognised as one of the industry’s best apprentices in Queensland.
2024 Moreton Bay Business & Innovation Awards winners revealed
The City of Moreton Bay’s best and brightest businesses have been honoured at this evening’s Moreton Bay Business & Innovation Awards Gala. Here’s the list of winners
Ready to celebrate village milestone
Eleven Bolton Clarke Inverpine residents are gearing up to celebrate 25 years living at the Murrumba Downs retirement village.
Where to vote: Polling booths for 2024 State Election in City of Moreton Bay
More than 100 polling booths will open on Saturday, October 26 for Moreton Bay region residents to vote in the 2024 Queensland State Election. Here's your complete list
Stolen bike crashes in front of police
Luck ran out for an alleged offender when he crashed a stolen motorbike at Clontarf - right in front of police at an emergency services expo.
'Doggy door' designed to save koalas
A life-saving ‘escape hatch’ for koalas has been developed, trialled and is now operating near roads in the Moreton Bay region.
First look at new hotel plans
Interior designs for the new $35m Dakabin Hotel have been unveiled by The Comiskey Group. See pictures.
Funding call for "life-changing" plans
Plans have been unveiled for new Changing Places facilities which will “change lives” for people with disabilities in the Moreton Bay region.
2024 Queensland State Election candidates Glass House
Want to know who is running in the 2024 State Election, with early polling now open and polling day coming up on October 26? Here’s a list of candidates for the seat of Glass House.
