Community

28 May 2024

Powered up anger over development

Dozens of concerned residents came together last Sunday following frustration at the results of a ‘drop-in’ information session held by energy storage company, Enervest, in Kilcoy last Tuesday. Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, urged people to lo...

27 May 2024

Dancing In The Cool’ back in Woodford

The night will also feature the drawing of a mega raffle, with a first prize of $20,000 followed by five draws of $1,000 each. With bookings to date, it is expected the hall will be packed to the capacity target of 200 people. Musician and former Woo...

27 May 2024

Caboolture turns into hub for small businesses

Live entertainment and informative sessions that highlight the importance of supporting small businesses were held, along with speakers covering a diverse range of topics relevant to business owners and enthusiasts alike. There were stalls and stands...

27 May 2024

Somerset breakie bolsters small businesses

During an industry specific breakfast, hosted by Somerset Regional Council, Mayor Jason Wendt spoke passionately about small business and how they are the fabric that helps keep rural communities connected. “As most people are aware, Council is a pro...

27 May 2024

Kilcoy sewing group Days for Girls receives accreditation

The group sews washable pads and kit items to help girls all over the world, manage menstruation without stigma and with dignity. Katrina Wolff said the accreditation team was very helpful in supporting the group’s cause. “These lovely people came be...

26 May 2024

New battery storage in Moreton Bay

Mayor Peter Flannery said no other Council in Queensland is using this technology to store and dispatch renewable energy created from landfill biogas, thanks to a partnership with leading green energy provider LGI Limited. Council will use landfill b...

26 May 2024

Info session for seniors on advocacy

The session will be held on Friday June 14 at the Somerset Civic Centre in Esk starting at 10am. Somerset Councillor, Michael Bishop, said the information session would provide critical information to seniors in a supportive and inclusive environment...

26 May 2024

‘We’re living in limbo'

The Department of Transport has said it would look at alternative routes to the Bruce Highway Western Alternative Stage 4 following a public outcry over the original plans which would have required the resumption of dozens of homes across Caboolture,...

25 May 2024

Good Folk to support

The 2022/23 six-day festival generated an estimated $28m economic impact across the Moreton Bay region in 2022/23. It attracts around 35,000 unique vistors annually of which 30 per cent are interstate. But earlier this month Woodford Folk Festival or...