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23 April 2024

Cruisin’ Caboolture drives back into town

The Show & Shine Car Show will feature more than 100 vehicles, with award categories including Best in Show, Best Classic (1950 – 1989), Best Modern (1990 or newer), Best Muscle Car or Hot Rod, Best Modified, Councillor’s Choice Award, and People’s C...

21 April 2024

Carinity spreading help to Narangba

For the past 21 years, Carinity Narangba has helped young people through specialist counselling assistance. Now the not-for-profit service is supporting people who live with a disability. Carinity Youth and Families Program Coordinator, Diana Clift ,...

21 April 2024

Goodbye dreads and hello good cause

At least 100 people viewed the head shave at the front of M&K Butcher Brothers, as the co-owner of the butchery underwent a makeover to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation. A sausage sizzle was also part of proceedings. Kurt said the initiative ...

21 April 2024

Assange doco extended

The film reveals the meaning and significance of the continued detainment and persecution of the most divisive political prisoner of modern times – Julian Assange. The film is the directorial debut of Australian filmmaker Kym Staton – founder and dir...

20 April 2024

Help Lions help the homeless

Their project idea involves helping out the Caboolture Neighbourhood Centre, which has a bus that helps out homeless people by bringing them to the centre, where they get a shower, food and a chance to launder their clothes. The Caboolture Lions are ...

20 April 2024

$16M funds towards reducing bills

Originally set at $10 million, the program’s funds now total $16 million due to its popularity. Approximately 1,000 more households will benefit, with rebates ranging from $3,000 to $4,000 for approved solar battery systems. Queenslanders who took up...

20 April 2024

Nominate a compassionate Aussie

The Humanity Award is a national search for Year 6 students who demonstrate compassion, integrity and kindness towards others. The Fred Awards recognise adult Australians who care for others in a decent, practical, and no-nonsense way – just like Fre...

19 April 2024

New Mayor addresses community

“I’m honoured to be your leader but am by no means a proud individual and would rather be known for being part of the 2024 councillor team that set Somerset on a trajectory that made it the envy of other councils,” Cr Wendt said. “We are in a unique ...

19 April 2024

April Artist of the Month

Larry’s collection included a diverse range of colourful landscapes and abstract art, and received positive feedback from the visiting public. Award-winning local artist Noela Lowien is our AOM for April! Noela is a descendant of several local famili...