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Somerset SES marks 50 years with major upgrade

Lowood’s SES headquarters has almost doubled in size following a major expansion unveiled on Saturday, M...

Celebrating incredible people who make our state great

The QLD Day Awards shine a spotlight on the Queenslanders who go above and beyond – the community volunt...

Power bills set to fall across SEQ

HOUSEHOLDS across South East Queensland are set for a major cut to their power bills from July, with ele...

‘You’re just trying to avoid school’

An Elimbah teenager, who says her severe back pain was once dismissed as an attempt to avoid school, is ...

Fernvale koala concerns

JUST a year after a major Fernvale subdivision was rejected over its impact on koala habitat, two new ne...

Planning upgrade

SOMERSET Regional Council has adopted significant updates to its planning scheme, through Major Amendmen...

From Bribie to Kilcoy, liveability falls short

From Caboolture and Morayfield to Woodford and Kilcoy, residents of North Moreton Bay are living in what...

Queensland Icons Named as 2026 Queensland Day Ambassadors

Some of Queensland’s most recognisable sporting stars, artists, entertainers and community leaders have ...

Teen butcher takes gold at The Glassies

At just 17 years of age, apprentice butcher Hunter Juffs has earned one of the region’s highest small bu...

Local businesses take home Glassies honours

Moreton Bay businesses and workers were recognised at the 2026 Glassies Gala on Tuesday, May 12, with lo...

Esk steals the show

Thousands flocked to the Esk Showgrounds over the weekend as the 2026 Esk Show kicked off the 2026 show ...

BVRT bird boxes get high tech

Bird lovers and wildlife enthusiasts may soon have a new way to observe native animals along the Brisban...

Carving out a reputation

Woodford craftsman Broc Cattley has taken out the top honour at the 2026 Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize on ...

Park to make a splash in Caboolture

Caboolture is set to become one of Moreton Bay’s biggest family recreation destinations, with work offic...

Mother charged after Lowood girl found dead

A LOWOOD mother has been charged with the alleged murder of her four-year-old daughter after emergency s...

Caboolture Hospital ward 'used as storage space'

Claims that a newly built ward inside Caboolture Hospital is being used as storage space instead of trea...

Esk Golf

Friday Turkey Run May 15, 2026A fine afternoon saw Bruce Thorogood win with a 41/26. Bruce also won Best...

Making gold history

Three Moreton Bay performers have helped Australia make history at the ICU World Championships in the Un...

Cruisin into Caboolture

Chrome, horsepower and classic cars took over Caboolture on the weekend as crowds gathered for the annua...

Giving back for 50 years

As Australia celebrates National Volunteer Week this week, Woodford’s Helen Bruce is celebrating a miles...

Latest News

Feeder steersdrive prices upat Toogoolawah

A rain reduced yarding of 422 head at Toogoolawah this week saw heavy feeder steers and heifers sell to a dearer market. Weaner steers and heifers sold to very firm rates on our ve...

Koala survey takes shape in Moreton

MORETON Bay Council, in collaboration with University of the Sunshine Coast, is currently undertaking koala surveys to assist in understanding koala population dynamics within loca...

Digging in for Lagoon Creek

Community volunteers are invited to return to Lagoon Creek this weekend for another major planting day, following the success of the recent Friends of Lagoon Creek event on 16 May,...

Sport

Queensland Icons Named as 2026 Queensland Day Ambassadors

Some of Queensland’s most recognisable sporting stars, artists, entertainers and community leaders have been named ambassadors for Queensland Day 2026, helping celebrate the people...

Woodford driver shines ahead of final UK comp

Woodford carriage driver Jane Howard has taken over the international stage, claiming a remarkable second-place finish overall in England, while representing Australia in her first...

Toogoolawah Bowls

Wednesday 13th May Peter, Brian, Colin and Graeme travelled to Kilcoy for their monthly Pub Day and represented our club well. No win was recorded on the day however the hospitalit...

Entertainment

Say Cheese! Comedy Wildlife Awards come to Moreton Bay

In a Queensland first, Moreton Bay launched the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards exhibition at Redcliffe Museum on May 30. This world‑renowned photographic competition uses humou...

Esk’s weirdest night of fun to make a splash

The Kransky Sisters are heading to Esk this month, bringing their bizarre blend of music, comedy and Christmas chaos to the Somerset Civic Centre with ‘A Cracker Kransky Christmas ...

Free fun at Kids Festival

For the very first time, families will be able to enjoy completely free entry to Moreton Kids Festival this year, making it easier than ever to join the fun at one of the most love...

Community

Koala survey takes shape in Moreton

MORETON Bay Council, in collaboration with University of the Sunshine Coast, is currently undertaking koala surveys to assist in understanding koala population dynamics within loca...

Digging in for Lagoon Creek

Community volunteers are invited to return to Lagoon Creek this weekend for another major planting day, following the success of the recent Friends of Lagoon Creek event on 16 May,...

A decade of Somerset Garden Comp

The Somerset Garden Competition is celebrating ten years with a new ‘Bloomin’ Best’ category introduced to celebrate longstanding entrants and multiple award winners. Somerset Coun...

Real Estate

Federal housing boost reaches Somerset

Housing growth across the Somerset region and wider Blair electorate is set to remain a major focus, with the Federal Government highlighting a series of housing and infrastructure...

From bucket list to reality

By Living Gems Moreton Bay When asked what’s on their bucket list this year, Ian and Elaine Davie have a clear answer — making the move to Living Gems Moreton Bay. For the long-tim...

Lilywood project breaks ground

A $17 million lifestyle and recreation precinct is set to form the centrepiece of a new 296-home over-50s community in Lilywood, Waraba, amid growing pressure to deliver more diver...

Somerset SES marks 50 years with major upgrade

Celebrating incredible people who make our state great

Power bills set to fall across SEQ

‘You’re just trying to avoid school’

Fernvale koala concerns

Planning upgrade

From Bribie to Kilcoy, liveability falls short

Queensland Icons Named as 2026 Queensland Day Ambassadors

Teen butcher takes gold at The Glassies

Local businesses take home Glassies honours

Esk steals the show

BVRT bird boxes get high tech

Carving out a reputation

Park to make a splash in Caboolture

Mother charged after Lowood girl found dead

Caboolture Hospital ward 'used as storage space'

Esk Golf

Making gold history

Cruisin into Caboolture

Giving back for 50 years

Latest News

Feeder steersdrive prices upat Toogoolawah

Koala survey takes shape in Moreton

Digging in for Lagoon Creek

Sport

Queensland Icons Named as 2026 Queensland Day Ambassadors

Woodford driver shines ahead of final UK comp

Toogoolawah Bowls

Entertainment

Say Cheese! Comedy Wildlife Awards come to Moreton Bay

Esk’s weirdest night of fun to make a splash

Free fun at Kids Festival

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Community

Koala survey takes shape in Moreton

Digging in for Lagoon Creek

A decade of Somerset Garden Comp

Real Estate

Federal housing boost reaches Somerset

From bucket list to reality

Lilywood project breaks ground