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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 ...

Glassies star set to shine

THE 2026 Glass House Small Business Awards, affectionately known as the “Glassies”, are calling for nomi...

Scrapping metal theft

New laws targeting scrap metal theft have been welcomed by local councils, with Moreton Bay alone saying...

Rows of new homes

Moreton Bay Council has expanded its pitch to host Olympic rowing in 2032, tying the proposed venue to a...

Security upgrade for Uhlmann Rd boat ramp

Boaties and visitors to the Uhlmann Road Boat Ramp can expect improved safety, with a new CCTV security ...

Fuel security boost

A new national role has been created to safeguard Australia’s fuel supply, with the Federal Government a...

Tree-mendous advocacy

A CONTROVERSIAL Mount Mee road upgrade that would have resulted in the removal of two historic gum trees...

Scoring a $1.7M upgrade

Netballers can now play on eight new accessible courts at South Pine Sports Complex following the comple...

Feds, state ‘need to step up’ with more housing

MORETON Bay Council says it has “pulled all available levers” to tackle homelessness as it ramps up pres...

New seat to get a grip on strong growth

A NEW state electorate centred on Caboolture has been proposed as part of a major redistribution aimed a...

Medieval festival takes golden crown

The Abbey Medieval Festival has been crowned Australia’s best festival and event, taking out the top hon...

‘Come on Qld, give us a go’!

Calls are growing for the State Government to expand recreational access to Lake Wivenhoe, with Somerset...

$30M pipes and pumps

Major water and wastewater infrastructure works have begun in Elimbah, with a $30 million project set to...

Caboolture-Bribie Rd works completed one month early

A major infrastructure milestone has been reached for the Caboolture, Ningi and Bribie communities with ...

$5K community grants now open

Community groups in the Somerset region are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $5,000 through the C...

Homeless evictions ‘unlawful’

MORETON Bay Council violated human rights by evicting homeless campers from a Lawnton park last year, th...

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Toogoolawah Bowls

Tuesday March 24 – Malcolm Adams, Len Smyth, Neville Finlay and Keith Mc Whirter attended Lowood for the monthly pub day fours. The team reported having two great games and enjoyin...

Kilcoy Bowls

Tuesday 25 March – Trophy Day sponsored by Lyn Chandler & Pam Taylor. Thank you Lyn & Pam. The Spider was won by Trevor Stewart. Winners of the day, with the highest winning score ...

Esk Golf

Friday Turkey Run 27-3-2026 – Mario Beetz took the win with a 42/30. Runner-up was Steve Varcoe 47/31. Garry Punch won Best Putts 13. Phil Jones won the pinshot on 8. G Punch 46/32...

Sport

Toogoolawah Bowls

Tuesday March 24 – Malcolm Adams, Len Smyth, Neville Finlay and Keith Mc Whirter attended Lowood for the monthly pub day fours. The team reported having two great games and enjoyin...

Kilcoy Bowls

Tuesday 25 March – Trophy Day sponsored by Lyn Chandler & Pam Taylor. Thank you Lyn & Pam. The Spider was won by Trevor Stewart. Winners of the day, with the highest winning score ...

Esk Golf

Friday Turkey Run 27-3-2026 – Mario Beetz took the win with a 42/30. Runner-up was Steve Varcoe 47/31. Garry Punch won Best Putts 13. Phil Jones won the pinshot on 8. G Punch 46/32...

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

Wins kick off footy season

The local rugby league season roared into life over the weekend, with several Sunshine Coast Rugby League clubs making strong opening statements across multiple grades in a busy Ro...

Purple shines bright at Woodford open-mic night

Contributed by Crystal Peters March 26 was the designated day for epilepsy awareness and it was wonderful to see so many of our patrons and performers choosing to wear or display t...

Celebrate Easter at Burpengary East!

Burpengary East is set to bring Easter to life this April, with sweet treats and a special appearance from the Easter Bunny. Spot the Easter Bunny in the Centre on Saturday 4 April...

Real Estate

Burpengary gets ready for housing

More than 1,000 new homes could soon be unlocked in Burpengary, with major sewer infrastructure works nearing completion to support the area’s rapid growth. The $2.35 million Adset...

Property law to count on

With demand for housing and development continuing to rise, a long-established local law firm is helping buyers, sellers and developers navigate the region’s property market. David...

Over-50s market sees resale surge

A shift is emerging in South East Queensland’s over-50s housing market, with new data pointing to rising resale gains and a growing trend of repeat buyers re-entering the sector wi...

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

Glassies star set to shine

Scrapping metal theft

Rows of new homes

Security upgrade for Uhlmann Rd boat ramp

Fuel security boost

Tree-mendous advocacy

Scoring a $1.7M upgrade

Feds, state ‘need to step up’ with more housing

New seat to get a grip on strong growth

Medieval festival takes golden crown

‘Come on Qld, give us a go’!

$30M pipes and pumps

Caboolture-Bribie Rd works completed one month early

$5K community grants now open

Homeless evictions ‘unlawful’

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Toogoolawah Bowls

Kilcoy Bowls

Esk Golf

Sport

Toogoolawah Bowls

Kilcoy Bowls

Esk 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

Wins kick off footy season

Purple shines bright at Woodford open-mic night

Celebrate Easter at Burpengary East!

Real Estate

Burpengary gets ready for housing

Property law to count on

Over-50s market sees resale surge