Community

6 March 2024

Head shave to raise funds

Jock will have his hair removed at about 1pm at the Woodford Hotel, with his sons Jesse and Luke to start the process. This event came about because Jock, who faces losing his hair due to cancer treatment, had the idea to shave it off before it falls...

6 March 2024

Meet the Somerset candidates

Thirteen of the 14 councillor candidates attended, along with both mayoral candidates: Sean Choat and Jason Wendt. Two of the biggest themes of the night were in regards to the damaged roads across Somerset and the encouragement needed for businesses...

5 March 2024

Moreton Bay local on Australian Idol stage

Under the stage name Kiani Jazz, she has been playing and performing gigs up and down the Australian east coast and working alongside Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism. Her hard work and dedication have ultimately led her to the Australian Idol...

5 March 2024

Repairs to start after dud birthday

Kilcoy-Beerwah Road at Cedarton had required the use of ‘temporary’ traffic lights to guide traffic around damage caused by a road slip when heavy rain and flooding wreaked havoc across the hinterland in early March 2022. Glasshouse MP Andrew Powell ...

4 March 2024

Moreton Bay North burglaries falling

While Moreton Bay North is in decline, Moreton Bay South is following the state-wide trend of rising home thefts, seeing an 11% increase in claims compared to 2022, according to RACQ Insurance’s home theft claims data for 2023. Postcodes in Moreton B...

3 March 2024

Rail Trail Classic to support Lions

Two dollars from every paid entry for the event will be donated to the clubs. Participants can also make additional voluntarily donations to the clubs through the event registration, or by grabbing a meal from the Lions Club barbecue at the free post...

3 March 2024

Somerset Esk-cape up for grabs

Council hosted a popular Experience Somerset stall, attracting almost 1700 entries to its Somerset Esk-cape competition and handing out over 1300 Experience Somerset visitor guides. The Esk-cape for two prize was valued at $1000 and included a two-ni...

2 March 2024

Kilcoy driver is award finalist

Having operated Christensen’s Bus and Coach for nearly 50 years alongside his wife Lenore, John has been nominated for Regional Bus Driver of the Year, along with a driver in Bundaberg and a driver in Airlie Beach. John’s commitment to safety and cus...

2 March 2024

Woodford Youth Detention Centre

With a projected construction cost of up to $627.61 million, the centre will include therapeutic design elements, aimed at supporting the rehabilitation of young people and improving community safety. The new 80 bed facility will include more home-li...