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27 March 2026

Glassies star set to shine

THE 2026 Glass House Small Business Awards, affectionately known as the “Glassies”, are calling for nominations, with entries closing this Friday, March 27. Now in its tenth year, the awards celebrate the outstanding small businesses, entrepreneurs a...

26 March 2026

Egg-citing Easter hunt this weekend

Families across the region are being invited to hop into the Easter spirit, with registrations now open for a free Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Federal Member for Longman, Terry Young. Set to take place at Chipmunks Playland and Café in Morayfield, the ...

26 March 2026

Morayfield single dad wins $4.8m Set for Life lotto

A Morayfield single dad has secured his son’s future after scoring $20,000 a month for the next 20 years. The Moreton Bay resident held the only division one winning entry nationally in Set for Life draw 3876, drawn Tuesday 17 March 2026. He can look...

26 March 2026

EOI for arts and culture specialists

Somerset Regional Council is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for three committee members for its Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee. Committee Chair, Councillor Sally Jess, said Council was seeking one community member and two indust...

25 March 2026

Scrapping metal theft

New laws targeting scrap metal theft have been welcomed by local councils, with Moreton Bay alone saying repair and replacement costs have set them back millions of dollars in recent years. The State Government’s proposed reforms aim to combat metal ...

25 March 2026

Security upgrade for Uhlmann Rd boat ramp

Boaties and visitors to the Uhlmann Road Boat Ramp can expect improved safety, with a new CCTV security system now installed at the popular waterfront location. Councillor Mark Booth said the upgrade followed years of community concerns and reports m...

25 March 2026

Tree-mendous advocacy

A CONTROVERSIAL Mount Mee road upgrade that would have resulted in the removal of two historic gum trees has been scrapped following months of local activism. Instead, Transport and Main Roads will install “high-impact” speed signage and enhanced cur...

22 March 2026

Egg-citing Easter hunt set for Dakabin

Families are invited to grab their baskets and hop along to Bob Brock Park in Dakabin on March 28 for a fun-filled Easter egg hunt. Local MPs Steven Miles and Shane King are hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt, with Member for Dickson, Ali France, a...

22 March 2026

Roses ready for winter bloom

Rose lovers in the Somerset region will soon have something to look forward to, with Kilcoy Garden Centre preparing to welcome a fresh shipment of premium bare-root roses this winter. Bare-root roses are typically planted during the cooler months whi...