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6 June 2026

Council to celebrate country spirit at Toogoolawah Show

Somerset Regional Council is encouraging residents to head along to this weekend’s Toogoolawah Show, with Council once again proudly supporting one of the region’s favourite country events. The annual show will return this weekend, June 5 and June 6,...

6 June 2026

119th Lowood Show back with a bang

The countdown is on for the 119th annual Lowood Show, with organisers promising two days packed with family entertainment, country traditions and crowd-favourite attractions when the show returns on June 12 and 13. Held at the Lowood Showgrounds on S...

6 June 2026

Reptiles, rock walls and rural fun set for Lowood

Everything from scaling a towering rock climbing wall to getting up close with reptiles and witnessing the elegance of side saddle riding will be on offer when the Lowood Show returns next weekend. The 119th annual Lowood Show will take over the Lowo...

6 June 2026

Federal budget talks at the Show this weekend

Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann is encouraging locals to head along to this weekend’s Toogoolawah Show, with the annual event set to once again showcase the best of country life, community spirit and agricultural tradition. The Toogoolawah Sh...

5 June 2026

Somerset connects through Indigenous art

Gamilaroi artist Stephen Hogarth and Cabrogal, Dharug artist Mandy Draper joined Somerset Regional Council for National Reconciliation Week with art workshops held Lowood and Kilcoy. Mr Hogarth also joined Team Somerset for an Aboriginal Arts Worksho...

5 June 2026

Country charm takes centre stage at Playitt

Contributed by Crystal Peters Rain succumbed to the cold with some wild wind added for good measure, but there was good old Playitt, staunchly providing its usual good form on May 28, so the regulars knew where to be. Short a keyboard player but in f...

5 June 2026

Moreton Bay advances RAP

Moreton Bay Council has appointed Councillor Tony Latter to oversee the next phase of its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), as Council marked National Reconciliation Week with key reforms aimed at supporting First Nations businesses and communities. ...

5 June 2026

Lions back young readers

Hundreds of local children will soon receive a special reading companion thanks to a growing Wamuran Lions initiative aimed at building confidence and a love of books among young readers. As part of the club’s expanding Read Bear project, around 350 ...

5 June 2026

Free lunch and book launch for Somerset seniors

SOMERSET seniors are invited to wear their best 70s outfits to celebrate a Dementia Friendly Launch with a free two-course meal, guest speakers and a book launch from 11am to 2.30pm on Thursday, 11 June at the Somerset Civic Centre in Esk. Somerset C...