Community

1 February 2024

Sadness over mum and joey death sparks

Both were killed in a dog attack when she ventured away from the thin strip of trees meant to be her home, and walked into a large dog’s backyard. Lucy’s home range covers an area that is highly fragmented, forcing her and other local koalas to navig...

1 February 2024

Lions acquire mini-bus

Wamuran Lions Club president Brian McAtee said the heartfelt gesture allowed the club to extend its outreach and offer a valuable service to the community. “The mini-bus will be dedicated to assisting those who lack access to transportation, ensuring...

31 January 2024

Meeting at Woodford museum

All are welcome without needing to RSVP. The gathering will involve planning the year, while other aspects are research, museum displays, external displays, and planning bus trips and reunion visits. Woodford Historical Society secretary Donna Grigor...

31 January 2024

Organic bins set for kerbsides

The funding will support the delivery of more than 116,000 lime-green lidded organics kerbside bins to households across the Moreton Bay region, as well as harmonisation for some existing bins, as part of a nation-wide push to make bin lid colours co...

31 January 2024

Mayoral candidate promises to be a voice for Somerset

Somerset councillor Jason Wendt has confirmed he will run for Mayor at the local government election on March 16. The news comes after another Somerset councillor, Sean Choat, revealed in last week’s Sentinel that he too would stand for the position....

30 January 2024

Linville Hotel shortlisted for best Aussie Pub

This historic Brisbane Valley pub has been shortlisted in the 2023 Best Pub Stay category in the Grey Nomad Awards, after thousands of public votes were received. Awards Director, Kim Morgan, said the Grey Nomad Awards shine a light on coastal, inlan...

30 January 2024

Our Oz Day Award Winners

Martin Edge took home the Citizen of the Year Award, while Gail Robinson, Dan Broxham and Julie Kaeser all won the Mayor’s Community Spirit Award. The aim of the awards is to recognise the outstanding achievement and dedication of individuals to the ...

27 January 2024

Woodford Markets are back

The local markets, which take place every third Sunday of the month, were able to enjoy nice, sunny weather, allowing over 40 stalls to set up shop and sell their plants, crystals, hand-crafted goods, homemade produce and second-hand clothing. The ne...

27 January 2024

Solar power helps light up Lowood

Tourism and Economic Committee representative Councillor Bob Whalley said council has actively sought to improve safety in town areas through increased solar lighting. “The solar installation at Lowood Recreational Complex is another great example of...