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ANZAC set for Kilcoy

Kilcoy’s ANZAC Day commemorations will be marked this year by a newly refurbished Memorial Wall and Ceno...

ANZAC day services in your area

BeachmereMarchMarch assembly 6:30am at Uniting Church.March commencement 6:45m Corner of Moreton Terrace...

State to criminalise ‘deepfake’ producers

THE Queensland Government will move to criminalise the creation of AI-generated “deepfake” sexual images...

The world is a stage for Jessica

TEEN dancer Jessica Woolsey becomes a different person when she steps on stage, channelling the energy o...

Kilcoy fried chicken is on the menu

A proposed drive-through chicken shop in Kilcoy has moved closer to a decision, with the deadline for th...

‘Property boom is a catalyst for road’

CITY of Moreton Bay is using new property data to intensify its pressure on the State Government, arguin...

Seabrae meets demand

AMID a growing shortage of aged care beds, Seabrae Manor Aged Care is stepping in to help meet urgent lo...

Carriage send-off for Woodford champion

Woodford locals turned out in strong numbers on March 30 to farewell equestrian carriage driver Jane How...

Historic flag to lead Kilcoy ANZAC parade

A historic symbol of Kilcoy’s contribution to Australia’s war effort will take pride of place at this ye...

$23 a tank savings as fuel cuts roll out

Households across Moreton Bay and Somerset are set to see some relief at the bowser, with the states and...

Tributes for Alex Young following sudden death

TRIBUTES are pouring in following the sudden and unexpected death of Alexandra “Alex” Young, the wife of...

Mayors roll out digital plan for communities

SOUTH East Queensland’s lagging internet speeds and a widening productivity gap have triggered a region-...

E-bike laws ‘are too much’

THE Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Users Association has urged the Queensland Government to amend proposed e...

A greener track ahead for Lowood

More than 500 native trees and shurbs were planted along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail at Lowood, as pa...

Somerset groups share in $58K funding boost

SOMERSET Regional Council approved more than $58,000 in funding between 24 community groups through Roun...

Motorists to get relief from soaring fuel prices

REGIONAL motorists are set to benefit from further fuel relief after states and territories agreed to fo...

35 years of fire power

The Mount Hallen Rural Fire Brigade marked a major celebrated 35 years of service with a community event...

Narangba in review

MORETON Bay Council will ask the State Government to approve a new Temporary Local Planning Instrument (...

State and federal plans cut power bills

Households and small businesses across Moreton Bay and Somerset could see relief on their electricity bi...

Hard hats, big hearts

Workers at the Woodford Youth Detention Centre construction site have raised $35,000 for the local commu...

Latest News

Maroochydore defeat Caboolture 34 to 7

By Patrick Gillett Maroochydore defeated Caboolture 34–7 in Round 1 on the 2026 Sunshine Coast Rugby Union season at Cotton Tree on Saturday. “I think we started well,” said Swans ...

Esk Golf

FRIDAY Turkey Run 17-4-2026 – Peter Cook won with a 43/29. Jeff Humphrey was in fine form winning both pinshots and Runner-up 44/30. Ian Timms won Best Putts 13. M Winchester 44/31...

Cattle markets – Laidley

802 HEAD were sold at Stariha Auctions Laidley cattle sale on Thursday. A terrific line up of cattle came to hand, with the market dearer across the board. All descriptions of catt...

Sport

Maroochydore defeat Caboolture 34 to 7

By Patrick Gillett Maroochydore defeated Caboolture 34–7 in Round 1 on the 2026 Sunshine Coast Rugby Union season at Cotton Tree on Saturday. “I think we started well,” said Swans ...

Esk Golf

FRIDAY Turkey Run 17-4-2026 – Peter Cook won with a 43/29. Jeff Humphrey was in fine form winning both pinshots and Runner-up 44/30. Ian Timms won Best Putts 13. M Winchester 44/31...

Caboolture Darts

18 players attended for potluck double on Monday 06/04/2026 at the Caboolture Social Darts club venue 21 Hayes Street Caboolture. Winners were Sharon & Conner. Runners Up Dean & Ka...

Entertainment

Sci-Fi hit lands in Toogoolawah

Moviegoers in Somerset are set for an exciting night at the cinema, with ‘Project Hail Mary’ coming to the big screen at Toogoolawah Pictures next month. Screening on May 2 from 7p...

Shows go on at the Condensery

TWO very different exhibitions open at The Condensery in Toogoolawah this week, both running from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 26, 12pm to 5pm. Entry is free. The show goes on...

Country picnic set for Caboonbah

A much-loved local tradition will return later this month, with the Caboonbah Bunyip Picnic set to bring the community together for a relaxed day in the countryside. The event will...

Community

Woodfordia prepares for The Planting

WOODFORDIA is preparing to welcome the community for The Planting Festival from May 1 to 3, a weekend focused on nature, connection and shared resilience. Set against the backdrop ...

The Glassies 2026

IT’S time to vote for your favourite small business and employee in The Glassies – Celebrating the small business heroes in our region. Voting closes on Sunday May 3. Congratulatio...

Sacrifice of fallen honoured in Moreton

RESIDENTS across the City of Moreton Bay will pause this Anzac Day to honour the sacrifice of Australia’s servicemen and women, with services planned at 17 locations across the reg...

Real Estate

GemLife gets going at Beachmere

CONSTRUCTION has officially started on a major over-50s lifestyle community at Beachmere, set to deliver 335 new homes and hundreds of jobs in the growing Moreton Bay region. The $...

Boomers flock to Living Gems Moreton Bay

By Living Gems Moreton Bay For many Australians over 50, the idea of letting go of the family home can feel anything but simple. Between mortgage repayments, rising bills and the c...

Boost to Buy scheme expanded

The State Government is expanding its home-ownership initiative, Boost to Buy, with an additional 500 places now available. Boost to Buy provides a government equity contribution o...

ANZAC set for Kilcoy

ANZAC day services in your area

State to criminalise ‘deepfake’ producers

The world is a stage for Jessica

Kilcoy fried chicken is on the menu

‘Property boom is a catalyst for road’

Seabrae meets demand

Carriage send-off for Woodford champion

Historic flag to lead Kilcoy ANZAC parade

$23 a tank savings as fuel cuts roll out

Tributes for Alex Young following sudden death

Mayors roll out digital plan for communities

E-bike laws ‘are too much’

A greener track ahead for Lowood

Somerset groups share in $58K funding boost

Motorists to get relief from soaring fuel prices

35 years of fire power

Narangba in review

State and federal plans cut power bills

Hard hats, big hearts

Latest News

Maroochydore defeat Caboolture 34 to 7

Esk Golf

Cattle markets – Laidley

Sport

Maroochydore defeat Caboolture 34 to 7

Esk Golf

Caboolture Darts

Entertainment

Sci-Fi hit lands in Toogoolawah

Shows go on at the Condensery

Country picnic set for Caboonbah

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Community

Woodfordia prepares for The Planting

The Glassies 2026

Sacrifice of fallen honoured in Moreton

Real Estate

GemLife gets going at Beachmere

Boomers flock to Living Gems Moreton Bay

Boost to Buy scheme expanded