Community

13 May 2026

Proposed e-bike laws shift gear for rail trails

THE State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee has recommended sweeping changes to proposed e-bikes and e-scooters laws, after tabling their report in Parliament last week, May 8. This report comes after the committee received over 3,000 p...

13 May 2026

It’s the end of the line for weekend rail staff

CONCERNS are mounting across Moreton Bay after Queensland Rail removed weekend staffing from Morayfield, Burpengary and Narangba train stations this month, prompting backlash from commuters, disability advocates and the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU...

8 May 2026

Local community groups and events

Kilcoy Krafters: Come along and join a fun group of craft, learn to sew, knit, crochet, patchwork and quilting. Beginners and experienced all welcome. Just turn up to the Kilcoy Library, Kennedy St, 9am each Thursday. Kilcoy Cancer Support Group: Bre...

8 May 2026

Have your say on dam works

Community information sessions will be held in Crows Nest and Toogoolawah next week as part of the ongoing Cressbrook Dam Safety Improvement Project, giving residents the opportunity to learn more about the major infrastructure upgrade. The sessions ...

8 May 2026

Toogoolawah SHS honours legacy

Toogoolawah State High School students have led a powerful ANZAC Day commemoration, honouring the service and sacrifice of Australian and New Zealand troops in a ceremony marked by strong student leadership and community involvement. Held on April 24...

7 May 2026

Funding call for new Men’s Shed space

The Burpengary and District Men’s Shed recently celebrated 10 years of service to the community and has just launched a Go Fund Me campaign to help fund a fourth shed in Burpengary East, as membership and demand continue to grow. Since opening its fi...

7 May 2026

Reconciliation through art

JINIBARA artist Jennifer Kent’s reconciliation art piece, ‘Buguwar’, was officially presented to Somerset Regional Council on in Esk last month. The artwork was commissioned by Council for its Reconciliation Action Plan 2025-2027, representing the lo...

7 May 2026

Temporary Somerset library closures in May

Temporary Somerset Libraries closures Somerset Libraries will be closed for a short time in late May for team training and refurbishments. All libraries in Kilcoy, Lowood and Toogoolawah will be closed on Friday, 22 May for team training. Esk Library...

7 May 2026

Expressions of Interest for Linville

Somerset Regional Council is seeking expressions of interest from the community for a Licence to Occupy the Linville Railway Station Building on George Street, Linville. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual or community group to find a n...