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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$69m to strengthen dam wall
North Pine Dam, which stores drinking water for Moreton Bay and north Brisbane, will undergo more than $69 million of strengthening work.
Paris appeal for Ricky - and his mum
Morayfield's Ricky Betar has booked his place at the Paralympic Games - and now the race is on to get his number one fan to Paris as well.
Green light for retirement village plan
Plans for a 97-unit retirement village, on the former Frawleys Tennis Courts at Rothwell, have been approved by Moreton Bay City Council - despite protests from local residents.
Wilson calls for fight "Australia deserves"
After a stunning win last night, Lawnton boxer Liam Wilson has “called out” former world champion George Kambosos for an “all-Australian showdown fight fans deserve”.
Fix our "choking" roads, says Mayor
Mayor Peter Flannery has called on the State Government to fund more public and bus rapid transport systems and ease pressure on Moreton Bay's roads.
Stepping back in time at sold out Abbey
Thousands of knights, earls, dukes, damsels and queens were joined by 25,000 visitors at the weekend’s sold out Abbey Medieval Festival. PICTURE SPECIAL
From Moreton Bay to Olympic stage
Six Moreton Bay clubs will be 'represented' in the Paris Olympic Games women's football tournament, which starts two weeks today.
Renee ready for "tough" Olympics
Renee Taylor, the former Redcliffe Hockey Club junior, says the Paris Olympic Games are "going to be something else!”
"Phased close" of office building
Plans are being “investigated” for the future of offices beside the busiest road in Strathpine.
Kenny targets points over milestone
Kenny Bromwich says it will be “pretty cool” to chalk up another career landmark on Thursday - but refuses to dwell on personal achievements.
