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7 February 2024

Gastro rips through region

The most common symptoms are watery diarrhoea and stomach cramps. Other symptoms may include fever, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. Dr Penny Hutchinson from West Moreton’s Public Health Unit said it wasn’t uncommon to see increased cases of Cr...

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7 February 2024

From all corners of the world

Somerset Regional Council CEO, Andrew Johnson, said he was proud so many had chosen to call Somerset and Australia home. “It is incredibly brave to move to a new country, to start a new life in a new environment, where everything can feel so differen...

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6 February 2024

Signing up for a long fight ahead

An intense grassroots campaign, being fought by residents of Elimbah, Moodlu and Caboolture, has been labelled “unprecedented” and “exceptional” by LNP Glass House MP Andrew Powell, who said that Transport and Main Roads’ proposed routes were flawed....

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6 February 2024

Thanks for your contribution

The awards were presented by Somerset’s Australia Day Ambassador, Dr Robert McGregor, who has dedicated his professional life to improve the life of children. The Somerset Australia Day Award recipients were: “James donates a staggering amount of tim...

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6 February 2024

Ace effort everyone!

Caboolture’s Centenary Lakes Sporting Complex resembled a mud bath following last week’s downpour that dropped over 300mm of rain in just hours, leading to flash flooding across the Moreton and Somerset regions. The Caboolture Tennis Association (CTA...

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4 February 2024

Linville Rail Trail Trailhead masterplan is approved

Adoption of the masterplan will allow council officers to finalise detailed designs, before seeking further community consultation and external funding to implement the plan. Council agreed to jointly fund the development of the masterplan with the D...

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4 February 2024

Let’s get healthy & active Moreton Bay

The program provides the community with hundreds of free or low-cost activities for all fitness levels and abilities across local parks and venues in Moreton Bay. Mayor Peter Flannery said Council is committed to enhancing the quality of life for its...

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3 February 2024

Join in on Wamuran Lions’ sizzle

The Wamuran Lions Club has organised the event to provide the chance for people to make new friends and form connections in a welcoming atmosphere. Food and drink will be on offer, while tables and chairs are provided. Wamuran Little Athletics will h...

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3 February 2024

In cod we trust

Coordinated by the Somerset Wivenhoe Fish Stocking Association and the Queensland Department of Environment, Science, and Innovation, the initiative secured $85,000 in joint funding from the Australian and Queensland Governments through Disaster Reco...