Community

6 February 2026

Proud new Aussies

Hundreds of new Australians officially called Somerset and Moreton Bay home on Australia Day, with citizenship ceremonies across the region welcoming people from dozens of countries into the national family. In Somerset, 74 new citizens were formally...

6 February 2026

Jimna makes a splash on Australia Day

Jimna was the place to be over the Australia Day long weekend, as more than 100 people gathered at the Jimna Sporting Club for a lively community connection event proudly sponsored by Queensland Hydro. Visitors travelled from as far south as Lismore ...

31 January 2026

Nominate a senior legend

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Everald Compton Community Champion Medal (ECCCM), to celebrate everyday champions who make a significant difference in their communities. National Seniors Australia (NSA) CEO, Chris Grice, as said they often remi...

31 January 2026

‘Of sports cars& snakes’

BACK in the early 1960’s I purchased a 1949 MG TC sports car. This was unimaginably cool for the time. No, not one of those MG badged Chinese electric devices that glide past you today, their only sound being that of terminal depreciation. No, rather...

29 January 2026

Probus brings the buzz to Beachmere

THE newly established Beachmere Probus Club is inviting locals to connect, socialise and enjoy an active retirement, with monthly meetings now underway at the Beachmere Community Hall. The Beachmere Probus Club meets on the second Tuesday of each mon...

29 January 2026

Fresh year and funky finds in Ningi

Ningi’s colourful Emporium and Hippy Shop is welcoming locals back for the new year, reopening its doors with renewed energy and a vibrant look that’s hard to miss. After a brief festive break, the much-loved local store is back in action at 7 Regina...

28 January 2026

Funding boost for volunteers

A range of Somerset community and sporting organisations will benefit from a funding boost aimed at supporting volunteers, with local groups sharing in more than $62,000 across Ipswich and the Somerset Region through the Federal Government’s latest r...

28 January 2026

Shining a light on Somerset heroes

FIVE outstanding Somerset citizens and community groups were recognised for their dedication and service to the community at the 2026 Somerset Australia Day Awards on Monday, January 26, at the Somerset Civic Centre. Toogoolawah’s Bruce Webber took h...

28 January 2026

Dedication to our community

The Moreton Bay community celebrated four outstanding locals who have improved the lives of others through the City of Moreton Bay 2026 Australia Day Awards. Community leader and dedicated volunteer, Chris Paterson was named 2026 Citizen of the Year ...