Community

1 September 2024

Operational Plan hits 92 per cent

Somerset Chief Executive Officer Andrew Johnson (pictured) expressed Council’s dedication to community service and effective outcomes. “It’s always a privilege to update the council and community on our Operational Plan progress,” Mr Johnson said. “A...

31 August 2024

Supporting veterans

Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann said ex-service organisations (ESOs), community organisations, and other local veteran groups played a crucial role in supporting the health and wellbeing of the defence and veteran communities. “BEST grants ar...

31 August 2024

Ground-breaking find in bladder cancer study

This finding, detailed in eBioMedicine, reveals that bladder cancer suppresses natural killer (NK) cells by releasing a protein known as TGF-ẞ. Targeting this protein could lead to innovative therapies, potentially within three to five years. Associa...

31 August 2024

Clean teeth for healthy pups

Poor dental hygiene can lead to plaque build-up, gum disease, and tooth decay, which can be incredibly painful for your pet. More seriously, untreated dental issues can result in bacteria entering the bloodstream, leading to systemic infections affec...

30 August 2024

Scoring big for the bowls

The $19,999 grant will provide for modern, fit for purpose audio visual equipment suitable for holding public and private meetings, forums, workshops and seminars at Lowood Bowls Club to help build community capacity, confidence and resilience. It wi...

30 August 2024

Reunion revives memories

Over 70 past and present residents came together to reminisce about their upbringing, looking at old photo albums and scrapbooks and sharing stories of their school days. The museum was covered in posters telling the histories of both towns and showc...

30 August 2024

Keeping the wheels turning

Meals on Wheels Moreton Bay Region (MOWMBR) is dedicated to fostering independence, enhancing quality of life, and promoting well-being among the community’s most vulnerable individuals. They have advised that they need more volunteers in their Pine ...

29 August 2024

Meet the Moreton Bay Top Dog finalists

Chimera, a working Kelpie from Akheron Working Dogs in Burpengary East, is one of the ten finalists competing for the Dog with a Job title, helping her owner run her dog training business by herding sheep, goats and cattle on the property. “Chimera i...

29 August 2024

OZ Honey is under threat

Dr Max Whitten has urged people to buy Australian made honey or face losing the country’s bee keeping industry for good which could result in devastating impacts on our food production capacity. “If you want genuine honey, then buy Australian produce...