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Esk and Toogoolawah running for Top Tourism Town awards

TWO Somerset towns have been chosen as finalists for Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s (QCIT) 2026 T...

Remembering Carron Scott’s life of love and care

CABOOLTURE’S Carron Scott is being remembered as a loving wife, devoted mother, passionate Brisbane Lion...

Golden swim for Belgravia

Burpengary’s Belgravia Masters swimmers have dominated the pool at the 2026 Masters Swimming Australia N...

Cyber attack hits schools

By Sonia Isaacs Thousands of Queensland students and teachers, including local schools, have had pers...

Proposed e-bike laws shift gear for rail trails

THE State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee has recommended sweeping changes to proposed e...

It’s the end of the line for weekend rail staff

CONCERNS are mounting across Moreton Bay after Queensland Rail removed weekend staffing from Morayfield,...

Kilcoy family legacy honoured at Gallipoli

A young soldier from Kilcoy has walked in the footsteps of his ancestors on one of history’s most signif...

Have your say on dam works

Community information sessions will be held in Crows Nest and Toogoolawah next week as part of the ongoi...

House spirit hits the stage

Tullawong State High School has brought its community together in a vibrant display of talent and school...

Endangered gliders found at 11 new sites across Moreton

Southern Greater Glider distribution in Moreton Bay is greater than initially thought, with the endanger...

End of an era for Esk Newsagency

After 18 years at the heart of Esk’s main street, Dion and Tracey Wengel have sold the Esk Newsagency, c...

Playtime upgrades

Major park upgrades are underway across the Moreton Bay region, with Burpengary and Beachmere receiving ...

Major speedway track proposed

A LARGE-scale motorsport facility featuring both a speedway and motocross track has been proposed for ru...

ANZAC led by students

STUDENTS and staff at Tullawong State High School gathered on Thursday, April 23, to mark ANZAC Day with...

ANZAC Day 2026 – April 25th

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Showcasing cultural pride

COLOUR, culture and community came together at Australian Christian College Moreton’s annual Celebration...

Next gen Scouts in State Parliament

QUEENSLAND’S next generation of outdoor leaders descended on Parliament House last week with Scouts as y...

Moreton pleads to help the homeless

HOMELESSNESS in Moreton Bay is showing no signs of easing, with council releasing a new advocacy plan wa...

Hooning complaints surge in Caboolture

Hooning complaints across the Caboolture Police Division have surged by more than 30 per cent in the pas...

ANZAC set for Kilcoy

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

Latest News

Mount Mee markets are back on

The Mount Mee Public Hall will once again come alive with local creativity and community spirit, with monthly markets returning on Saturday, June 6. Hosted by the Mount Mee Hall Co...

The remarkable 103 years of Ruth Cotton

Contributed by Lee-Ann Swan At 103 years young, Ruth Cotton continues to inspire everyone around her with her energy, positivity, and active lifestyle. Born in England, Ruth moved ...

Local community groups and events

Mount Mee monthly markets The Mount Mee Public Hall will host a monthly local craft and produce markets from 8am to 1pm on the first Saturday of each month. Wamuran Lions Club Mont...

Sport

Golden swim for Belgravia

Burpengary’s Belgravia Masters swimmers have dominated the pool at the 2026 Masters Swimming Australia National Championships, smashing 13 records and collecting 17 gold medals in ...

Local sport clubs get State funding boost

Sporting groups across Moreton Bay and Somerset benefited from recent funding announcements, with grassroots organisations in both the Nanango and Pumicestone electorates receiving...

Stanley Wolves ’76 team to be honoured at Old Boys Day

Contributed by Rex Klein The Stanley River Wolves will be holding their annual Old Boys Day on Saturday, July 11, at the Claude Bleakly Oval, Woodford Showgrounds. The Old Boys Day...

Entertainment

Artists wanted for ‘Year of the Horse’

Somerset artists and horse enthusiasts are invited to apply for an exciting exhibition opportunity at The Condensery – Somerset Regional Art Gallery. Somerset Regional Council Arts...

Red Ride hits the road for change

The annual Red Ride Against Domestic Violence is back for the sixth year on May 16, raising funds and awareness to support local organisations in the Moreton Bay region that provid...

Food, music and flavours by the Bay

Food lovers and families are invited to savour the best of the region at ‘Taste the Bay-Bribie Island’, a free community event celebrating the flavours of Moreton Bay on May 9 from...