Community

27 December 2025

Tree-mendous fun

Toogoolawah’s main street burst to life on December 13, as thousands flocked to Cressbrook Street for the annual Toogoolawah Christmas Tree Carnival. Running from 4.30pm to 8.30pm, the carnival delivered an evening full of family fun, live entertainm...

27 December 2025

Golden years, festive cheers

More than 200 local seniors gathered at the Morayfield Shopping Centre on December 15 to celebrate the festive season with a special Christmas party, bringing music, morning tea and a classic Christmas film together under one roof. The Over 55s and S...

25 December 2025

Child carers in short supply

WITH more then 12,700 children living in out-of-home care across Queensland, agencies warn that a growing shortage of foster and kinship carers is placing increasing pressure on the child protection system, particularly in the Brisbane and Moreton Ba...

25 December 2025

School holiday events

Somerset Events: somerset.qld.gov.au/SHP or call 5424 4000 Moreton Bay Events: BURPENGARY Christmas Eve Storytime Where: Burpengary Library When: Wednesday December 24, 10.30am – 11am Info: ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the librar...

24 December 2025

Thanks for loving our local news

As 2025 draws to a close, The Sentinel would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the many local businesses that help keep this newspaper in the hands of our readers right across the region. From cafés and corner stores to service stations, clubs ...

24 December 2025

Swear jar turns footy into $1000 for charity

A CedArton-based business has once again turned a light-hearted idea into meaningful community support, raising $1000 for national charity Share The Dignity during the 2025 NRL season. A.K. Cabinets collected the funds through its much-loved “Fudge J...

23 December 2025

Police appeal after mystery dingy found in Moreton Bay

Brisbane Water Police are appealing for information after a vessel was located in the Moreton Bay area, 18 December. Shortly before 9am, Water Police were advised that a small aluminium dingy, estimated to be approximately 15 feet long had been locat...

23 December 2025

Splashing upgrade

THE new and improved Toogoolawah Swimming Pool opened just in time for Christmas, after a $5 million renovation. Somerset Council officially re-opened the upgraded facility on December 17 with Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt and Attorney-General and Membe...

23 December 2025

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

The Christmas season is drawing to a close, but festive magic is still glowing across Moreton Bay and Somerset, with hundreds of Christmas light displays continuing to light up streets and neighbourhoods for one last week. From twinkling front-yard s...