Community

21 June 2024

AI helps 50s group write single

The Stanmore group, which has performed across Moreton Bay, Somerset and Sunshine Coast for several years, has three main members: Elvis (Steve Minhinnick), Buddy Holly (Kenny) and Brenda Lee (Heather Field), plus their live band. Although drawing in...

21 June 2024

BreastScreen in Bribie

BreastScreen Queensland will provide the usual friendly, fast and high-quality service that Bribie women have come to expect, with appointment times ranging from 7.20am to 5.30pm. “Over 1,500 women from Bribie and surrounding areas had a breast scree...

21 June 2024

PINK raises funds during tea time

A PINK – Breast Cancer fundraising Morning Tea was organised by Elimbah local, group leader Vivienne Chlek. With raffle tickets and specially donated pink themed items for sale, $151 was raised for the Nation Breast Cancer charity. Visit northcommuni...

21 June 2024

The ruff side of disability

Yet, she consistently demonstrates the power of the human spirit to rise and overcome adversity. Janice’s latest book is a powerful exposé on the societal discrimination and ignorance that individuals with a guide dog often face. Her aim is to spark ...

20 June 2024

Playitt fun in Woodford

A big happy bunch of loyal music fans attended Playitt on June 13. Bill, Norm, Mike, Peter and Chas were the foundation band of the evening and got the ball rolling with a great vocal mix. Lots of easy listening this week with regular entertainers of...

20 June 2024

Toogoolawah wins tiny town

Presented by the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC), the annual awards recognise outstanding regional destinations and honour communities that demonstrate a commitment to visitor excellence. Somerset Regional Council Mayor Jason Wendt was ple...

20 June 2024

Hundreds of men rally for positive changes

The event, which called on men especially to stand their ground against DV and recognise sexism, has been called “a real eye opener” and an “amazing event,” with the guest speakers having far exceeded expectations. Some of the highlights included two...

19 June 2024

Rates beat valuations

Among the announcements in the $922m budget is the much-anticipated rate rises, after property valuations skyrocketed earlier in the year. Despite the average property value increasing by 36 per cent across the region, average total rates will only r...

19 June 2024

Chappy dinner raises $10k

Sponsorship and proceeds of the night enabled more than $10,000 to be raised in aid of chaplaincy at Mount Mee State School. School staff and parents, church volunteers, and other community members attended, while other attendees included local schoo...