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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...

Calls grow to fast-track road relief

MORETON Bay Council says the State Government’s planned delivery of the Bruce Highway Western Alternativ...

50 years on the road

After half a century on the road, John and Lenore Christensen have officially handed over their long-run...

Caboolture museum gets ready for takeoff

A new aviation museum is preparing to open in Caboolture following the closure of the region’s former Wa...

The fuel price is biting as farmers count the costs

Diesel prices topping $3.20 a litre and tightening supply across Moreton Bay and Somerset are forcing fa...

Somerset joins fight for roads

Somerset Regional Council has joined councils across the state in supporting Local Government Associatio...

Fundraiser launched after large shed fire

A fundraising campaign has been launched to support a Mt Tarampa local facing ongoing medical treatment ...

Latest News

A new ‘goodbye’ tradition gains popularity locally

Funeral services in the Moreton Bay region are changing, with more families choosing flexible and personalised ways to farewell loved ones, according to Traditional Funerals Burpen...

A new SEQ based home care service is changing what it means to age at home

By Solara Health When Solara was founded in 2024, it wasn’t built to be just another aged care company. It was built on something the founders believed was genuinely missing from t...

Aged care trust surges in system

PEOPLE are more than twice as likely to trust aged care services once they have direct experience, according to a new national report. The Ageing in Australia Community Expectation...

Sport

Esk Golf

Friday 3/4/26 Chooky/Turkey Challenge – 1st Round Single Stroke Sponsor Brisbane Valley Hire & Sales First Rd Win to The Chooky Team – Daily Winner W Heath 25nett; R/UP S Dargan 27...

Kilcoy Bowls

Tuesday 31 March – Star of the Green: Trevor Stewart defeated Pam Taylor and will play Harold Alford on Tuesday 14 April. Winners of the day, with the highest winning score of 14 a...

Toogoolawah Golf

Wednesday 1st April – (White Rabbit) Ladies played a 9 hole single stableford.Winner Taylah Roper 21 points, run/up Jenny Valcoe 15 points. Enids NTP no 4 Julie Yeo. PM Chook run a...

Entertainment

Egg-citement builds for Good Friday Carnival

Families are being invited to kick off the Easter long weekend at the Caboolture Good Friday Easter Carnival, with a full day of entertainment and activities planned for all ages. ...

A decade of bloom in Esk

The Esk Garden Fair is set to spread its wings this year, celebrating a decade of horticultural success with a major site expansion and a fresh festival atmosphere. To mark the 10-...

Three days of music set to rock Esk at 2026 Camp & Jam

Music lovers and campers are being invited to Esk later this month for a weekend of live entertainment and community spirit at the 2026 Esk Camp & Jam. The three-day event will run...

Community

Local community groups and events

Wamuran Lions Club Monthly Community Dinner When: Second Friday of every month. Next Event: May 9, 5 – 8pm with trivia at 7pm. Location: Wamuran Sports Complex More Info: Woodford ...

Carriage send-off for Woodford champion

Woodford locals turned out in strong numbers on March 30 to farewell equestrian carriage driver Jane Howard, gathering at Whippy’s Woodfired for a community send-off ahead of her i...

Esk Garden Fair in its 10th year!

THE Esk Garden Fair returns this winter with a milestone celebration, marking its 10th year in the heart of Esk. Set for Saturday, June 20, the much-loved community event promises ...

Real Estate

Seabrae meets demand

AMID a growing shortage of aged care beds, Seabrae Manor Aged Care is stepping in to help meet urgent local demand, announcing the opening of a new wing delivering 37 additional re...

Builders warn of wage blowout

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has lodged its initial submission to the Fair Work Commission’s 2026 Annual Wage Review (AWR), calling for a 3.5 per cent increase to the Nat...

Over 50s bayside living in Burpengary

By Living Gems Moreton Bay Imagine waking up to fresh coastal breezes, knowing your days are yours to enjoy. That’s the lifestyle waiting for you at Living Gems Moreton Bay — a vib...

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

Calls grow to fast-track road relief

50 years on the road

Caboolture museum gets ready for takeoff

The fuel price is biting as farmers count the costs

Somerset joins fight for roads

Fundraiser launched after large shed fire

Latest News

A new ‘goodbye’ tradition gains popularity locally

A new SEQ based home care service is changing what it means to age at home

Aged care trust surges in system

Sport

Esk Golf

Kilcoy Bowls

Toogoolawah Golf

Entertainment

Egg-citement builds for Good Friday Carnival

A decade of bloom in Esk

Three days of music set to rock Esk at 2026 Camp & Jam

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Community

Local community groups and events

Carriage send-off for Woodford champion

Esk Garden Fair in its 10th year!

Real Estate

Seabrae meets demand

Builders warn of wage blowout

Over 50s bayside living in Burpengary