Community

15 May 2026

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 Committee, the markets run from 8am to 1pm on the first Saturday of each...

15 May 2026

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 to New Zealand in 1962 before later making Australia her home. Althoug...

15 May 2026

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 Monthly Community Dinner When: Second Friday of every month. Next Event: J...

15 May 2026

Esk kicks off show season

Free rides, fireworks, farm animals and lawnmower racing are all set to return as the 2026 Esk Show prepares to transform the Esk Showgrounds into a hub of country fun on May 22 and 23. Running since 1904, the much-loved annual event continues to be ...

15 May 2026

Show, sashes, smiles and country style

ESK’S leading teens shined at the Esk Show Society’s Boots and Bales Showgirl and Rural Ambassador Night on May 9 at the Esk Racecourse. 26-year-old Rebecca Thomas, sponsored by Brisbane Valley Roasters, was crowned the 2026 Esk Showgirl after sharin...

14 May 2026

Free wildlife talk on Water Dragons

Locals with an interest in wildlife and conservation are invited to learn more about one of Queensland’s most fascinating native reptiles at an upcoming free community event. The Rotary Club of Redcliffe Sunrise will host ‘Talking About Water Dragons...

14 May 2026

Tree planting push grows in Caboolture

Hundreds of native plants were put into the ground in Caboolture last month as Friends of Lagoon Creek Caboolture (FOLC) continued its environmental restoration work through a successful community tree planting day. Supported by a BUPA and Landcare A...

14 May 2026

Kilcoy Lions Club $3,000 donation supports local emergency training

The Kilcoy Lions Club has donated more than $3,000 to support advanced training for local ambulance officers on Tuesday, May 5. Members of the club presented a donation of $3015 to the Kilcoy branch of the Queensland Ambulance Association to help pur...

14 May 2026

Somerset celebrates small businesses

Queensland Small Business Month kicked off in Somerset with the annual Business Breakfast in Esk on Friday, 8 May. Businesses across the region joined together at the Somerset Civic Centre to enjoy a bite, network, and hear from small business expert...