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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Dream comes true for Amelie
Redcliffe’s Amelie Hoefel admits she “cried tears of joy and shock” when opening a letter from Water Polo Australia. Here's why. ** FREE TO READ **
Emma calls time on stellar career
Emma Jackson, who grew up and went to school in Pine Rivers, has called time on an 18-year triathlon career which took her from Lawnton to the Olympics and a world title. ** FREE TO READ **
Taylor unleashes the Olympics
Taylor McKeown has come back to Moreton Bay – where she was born, grew up and started her international swimming career – to unleash the Olympics at Southern Cross Catholic College. ** FREE TO READ **
Remarkable collections on display
Treasure troves of eccentricities will be unveiled at The Keeper: Collectors and their Collections exhibition which opens in Pine Rivers Heritage Museum on Wednesday. ** FREE TO READ **
Funding boost for five projects
Five local artists and community organisations will share more than $44,000 for arts, culture and heritage projects in the City of Moreton Bay. ** FREE TO READ **
Hospital expands to boost health care
Redcliffe is set for a major upgrade in healthcare facilities with the official launch of the Peninsula Private Hospital redevelopment project. ** FREE TO READ **
$1.8 billion projects in pipeline
Unitywater is lining up $1.8 billion of projects in the next five years with residents in Narangba and Pine Valley among the first to benefit.
Post office to close in weeks
Redcliffe Post Office, at Bluewater Square, will shut its doors for the last time next month.
National glory for young stars
Moreton Bay trampolinists have brought a handsome haul of medals and titles back from the Australian Gymnastics Championships. ** FREE TO READ **
Paying up for our pets
The number of unpaid registrations for cats and dogs has fallen dramatically across the City of Moreton Bay. See the figures ** FREE TO READ **
