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
27 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
27 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
27 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
27 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
27 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
27 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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Lifesaving trial - defibrillators in parks
News / Local
27 June 2026

Lifesaving trial - defibrillators in parks

Nine potentially life-saving defibrillators have been installed at selected parks and outdoors areas across City of Moreton Bay.

Moreton Bay City Council Budget: Rates rise - and concession
News / Local
27 June 2026

Moreton Bay City Council Budget: Rates rise - and concession

Ratepayers in Moreton Bay will get a 'Queensland-first' rates concession and have smallest rates hike in four years in Council’s 2024-25 Budget, which was brought down this morning.

Council reveals extent of information breach
News / Local
27 June 2026

Council reveals extent of information breach

Moreton Bay City Council ‘customers’ have been affected by a ‘low-level privacy information incident’. Here’s what we know

Book Bribie meeting with Premier, Ministers
News / Local
27 June 2026

Book Bribie meeting with Premier, Ministers

Residents, groups and businesses can meet and speak with a State Cabinet Minister in Moreton Bay next month.

Council makes Mill move
News / Local
27 June 2026

Council makes Mill move

The Mill at Moreton Bay, home to UniSC and a future Brisbane 2032 Olympics venue, is being taken back by Council.

Evans targets leaders in home round
News / Local
27 June 2026

Evans targets leaders in home round

Kyle Evans, the Redcliffe-based Australian Formula Open racer, will line-up for his home round with the national series’ leaders firmly in his sights.

New Suttons Beach 'pavilion' revealed
News / Local
27 June 2026

New Suttons Beach 'pavilion' revealed

The winning design in a competition to replace the iconic Suttons Beach pavilion, has been unveiled today by Moreton Bay City Council. ** Pictures, Video, Free to read **

Lights, sirens, action in Morayfield
News / Local
27 June 2026

Lights, sirens, action in Morayfield

Twenty-two frontline staff will be based at the new $8.45 million Morayfield Ambulance Station which has been officially opened. ** FREE TO READ **

Council customer service system outage
News / Local
27 June 2026

Council customer service system outage

Moreton Bay City Council’s online customer service portal is experiencing technical ‘difficulties’. Here’s what’s happening

New apartments planned in Newport
News / Local
27 June 2026

New apartments planned in Newport

Traders In Purple has unveiled a second waterfront project at Newport, which will be its 15th in the City of Moreton Bay. ** FREE TO READ **