Community

18 January 2024

D’Aguilar Highway set for repairs

These works will stabilise the batter slope and minimise the likelihood of slips on to the road. The works will take place on the eastbound lane on the D’Aguilar Highway. Construction is expected to start in late January, weather and construction sch...

18 January 2024

Sizzle to help homeless

Between 20 and 30 people attended the event, which was dedicated to supporting the homeless and other people with financial struggles. Many of the attendees came from the surrounding community, while some travelled from as far as Brighton. While most...

17 January 2024

Woodford Folk Festival fun

Held from December 27 until January 1, the event delivered a packed program of music, workshops, talks and engaging experiences from over 2,000 artists, performers, musicians and presenters. The 2023-2024 festival was a wonderful gathering that despi...

17 January 2024

‘Toys Boys’ help those in need

Boxes of handcrafted wooden toys were loaded into vehicles for transportation to Bravehearts Australia and the Queensland Police Legacy Scheme, as proceeds went to these services. Attendees also enjoyed morning tea, courtesy of the Queensland Country...

16 January 2024

Community fights plan

In only a matter of weeks, a well-executed grassroots campaign has secured support from 5,000 concerned petitioners. Following the shock announcement by Department of Transport and Main Roads in the weeks leading up to Christmas, that up to 120 homes...

16 January 2024

Remembering Madison

Madison was involved in a fatal head-on collision with a truck on the Brisbane Valley Highway at Esk at about 5pm. Her uncle, David Lynham, described Madison as a “kind and generous” girl with an infectious smile who was always there for her loved on...

16 January 2024

Outrage over outage

While the problem has affected some residents for a number of years, the issue has been particularly troublesome for the past several weeks amid rainy conditions and storms. Many residents are fed up and urgently wanting the problem rectified, but ar...