Community

29 April 2024

Glassies voting is open now!

Voting has now opened for your favourite businesses and employees that the community nominated from across the Hinterland. Regions included in the awards are Maleny, Montville, Glasshouse Country and Moreton Bay, with 89 business nominations and 44 e...

28 April 2024

Moving economy creates jobs

Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said Council was committed to getting the economy moving. “Council is working hard during a time of huge cost of living pressures to get the economy moving, jobs created and get projects delivered for the community,” Cr Wen...

28 April 2024

Queensland hits emissions reduction target eight years early

Queensland has smashed its 2030 emissions reduction target of 30 per cent eight years ahead of schedule, with Federal Government data highlighting the Sunshine State reached a 35% reduction of emissions in 2022. The newest State Greenhouse Gas Invent...

28 April 2024

QFES gets over $800k from Council

Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said these funds provide vital support for emergency services. “These funds are meant make sure that our urban firefighters and other emergency personnel have the resources they need to do the job,” Cr Wendt said. “This inc...

28 April 2024

Anglicare’s outings that reconnect and recharge

These outings foster a sense and belonging and community by creating opportunities to make new friends, and share experiences and laughter with others. Participants rediscover their local area, venturing to exciting new places or revisiting cherished...

27 April 2024

Waraba display village unveiled

The display village will be the first and only new home showcase in Waraba’s first suburb of Lilywood. Lennium Group Development Manager, Ian Worthington, said the first display village in Waraba, formerly Caboolture West, would include a wide variet...

27 April 2024

Friendly group

This government funded social group is part of a wider, inclusive network, aiming to support the needs and interests of older women by providing local connections. OWN Caboolture Group Convenor, Gwen, says the OWN provides an important community oppo...

27 April 2024

New book focuses on Wamuran

Anyone interested in a copy is asked to contact the Wamuran Progress Association (WPAi), which put together spiral-bound copies before arranging to have hard cover copies produced. The publication includes an array of personal accounts and stories on...

27 April 2024

Join the Delaneys Creek brekkie

These breakfasts will be run at the DCSS tuckshop from 7.45am to 8.45am each Friday, with the menu comprising orange juice and toast with either cheese or Vegemite. Woodford Lions Club president David Kearns said last Friday’s breakfast at DCSS was v...