Community

10 September 2024

History comes back to life

The event showcased periods throughout time, from Ancient Rome to WW2, with over 30 re-enactment groups demonstrating historical battles, craft s and historical life over 2000 years to 1944. Visitors were delighted with demonstrations of musket firin...

10 September 2024

Scout’s honour

Kaitlyn Baker said the award serves as a recognition of achievements and completion of a journey, being honoured to be recognised for her eff orts and commitment to the Scouting movement. The Kilcoy local has been part of the Scouts for 13 years, hav...

10 September 2024

Reving up renewal vote

The lease for the land the club occupies is coming to an end and Council is asking people to have their say before committing to a renewal. Club Secretary, Chris Powyer, said the club and the sport have deep roots in the local community. “Motocross i...

10 September 2024

Councils advocate

Both mayors are asking the State Government to improve their investments, with Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt highlighting the Brisbane Valley Highway (BVH) as a point of focus, while Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery is emphasising the rapidly growing po...

7 September 2024

Beating the Somerset heating

The $4.07 million co-funded project will see already planned beautification projects in Lowood, Kilcoy, and Fernvale take shape over the next three years. “The additional trees will provide a significant increase in shaded areas in our towns and help...

7 September 2024

Neumann re-endorsed as Labor’s Blair candidate

Mr Neumann, who was preselected unopposed, said it was a privilege and honour to be the Australian Labor Party’s candidate in Blair, which includes most of Ipswich, all the Somerset Region, and the Brisbane area around Karana Downs and Mount Crosby. ...

7 September 2024

Persistent Pain program

“We’re using the Local Area Needs Assessment to understand where the areas of greatest needs are on the Sunshine Coast and then we can deliver care closer to their home,” said Principal Project Officer and Physiotherapist, Jay Whittem. The service, o...

6 September 2024

Virtual renovations

realestate.com.au announced on August 27 that they have created a new AI-generated styling tool, which allows users to digitally renovate property images. Powered by Roomvo, the room visualization feature is available on desktop and as an app for log...

6 September 2024

Toxic lipid and diseases’ link

The team identified a toxic lipid, ‘C16 ceramide,’ produced in the gut in response to high-fat diets. This lipid is then exported via the lymphatic system, contributing to various health issues. “C16 ceramide is directly linked to fatty liver disease...