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15 June 2024

Dancing In The Cool

The event was presented by the Woodford Lions Club, with the club’s president David Kearns saying the night was a great success while “a great time was had by all”. Toby Tyler and the Country Boys again played the music, as they were keen to return w...

14 June 2024

Swap, show and shine meet

A broad array of car types and a contingent of motorbikes will be on show, with vehicles including a new 2024 Corvette and a 1928 Plymouth. Twenty-three trophies will be up for grabs. Event coordinator Debbie Yet Foy said the event was open to anyone...

14 June 2024

We need more cash

Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery publicly criticised the recent Federal Budget for its lack of support for the growing city. Member for Longman, Terry Young, echoed Cr Flannery’s sentiments, stating that “all levels of government need to play their p...

14 June 2024

New Ambulance station

The $8.45 million facility was purpose-built to help improve response times and health outcomes for the Moreton Bay region. The station features a 10-bay ambulance bay with space for an additional five non-acute Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) veh...

13 June 2024

Free uni course for small businesses

This free course, delivered by the University of Sunshine Coast, will help Somerset small business owners gain a clear understanding of the factors underpinning their business's success and what is critical for long term survival. Participants will r...

12 June 2024

Gear the engines

People and clubs from the Moreton Bay, Somerset, South Burnett, Sunshine Coast and Ipswich areas are set to attend the rally on the weekend of June 22 and 23. A number of steam-run machines and other machinery in the sheds will be on show, while exhi...

12 June 2024

Woodford Show promises heaps of weekend fun

In addition to traditional show events like horses, stud beef, poultry, pavilion displays, the famous Woodchop competition, sideshows, food and trade stalls, and a petting zoo, this year’s show will also feature some fantastic new additions. On Frida...

12 June 2024

Get out of the way!

Woodford resident, Barry Wilson, said he was increasingly frustrated at the lack of overtaking opportunities along the highway, with a gap of nearly 100 kilometres in one instance. Mr Wilson said there was only one overtaking lane – west bound at Bra...

12 June 2024

Toogoolawah Show 2024 – June 7/8

Day one included prime cattle judging, horse events, the show dogs as well as pavilion and Stud Beef section judging. Day two included judging for poultry, dairy cattle and stud beef. Many spectators enjoyed woodchop and chainsaw races on day two, wh...