Community

18 April 2024

Massive outbreak

The fi re was deemed a smoke hazard, as massive black clouds of smoke were spotted across the region. According to QFES the fire was caused by burning tyres in the back of the premises, with no injuries reported. The flames were contained to the buil...

18 April 2024

Youthfest fun

The community event, which took place at the Lowood State Primary School oval, featured live music, acrobatic performances, and workshops. Some of the highlights were the Big Wave Mechanical Surfboard, the Hungry Hungry Hippo, a Dunk Tank and Meltdow...

17 April 2024

Getting on the fast-track

The Bruce Highway Upgrade – Caboolture-Bribie Island Road to Steve Irwin Way (Exit 163) has delivered an additional lane in each direction along this 11km section of the highway at Elimbah. The $662.5 million jointly funded upgrade has increased capa...

17 April 2024

Happy 100th, Elvira

Born in Magredio, Italy in 1924, Elvira was the youngest of four children and was raised by her father, aunt and grandmother after her mother died when she was three. Following the outbreak of World War II, Elvira faced a series of traumatic events, ...

17 April 2024

Rock out to country fun at the Kilcoy Exchange

From 8.30pm, one of the best Keith Urban tribute acts will perform all your favourite hits including “Somebody Like You”, “Days Go By”, “You’ll Think Of Me”, PLUS all the very best Nashville country songs. Round up your friends and family for a fun n...

16 April 2024

Land valuations shock

Every single suburb and township across Moreton Bay and Somerset has seen a residential land value increase of at least 14 per cent, with some as high as 120 per cent, according to the latest land valuation released by the Queensland Government on Ma...

16 April 2024

Energy costs are shocking

The issue comes as Queenslanders have just days to respond to the 2024 Household Energy Survey, which allows people to state their concerns with the electricity system. Burpengary resident Rebecca Griffiths is with AGL and pays her power bills monthl...

16 April 2024

Farmer pines for love

Bert and four other farmers hit the screens on Sunday and Monday nights for the first two episodes of this year’s TV series, hosted by Samantha Armytage. The farmers had speed dates with their respective eight contestants, before inviting five of the...

14 April 2024

Rain doesn’t stop push to prepare for bushfire season

A significant amount of rainfall in the Woodford and Kilcoy areas has led to increased vegetation fuel loads which could lead to a greater susceptibility to bushfires, according to Brisbane region’s Rural Fire Service (RFS) Bushfire Mitigation Manage...