Community

9 August 2025

Historic new BBQ sizzle

Named ‘Eric’s Place’ in honour of Eric Woodford, a dedicated volunteer involved with the Village for over 15 years and known for his commitment to running the BBQ at events, the facility is a testament to community spirit. Built in collaboration with...

9 August 2025

Mental health gap widens

The National Mental Health Commission (the Commission) has released its 2024 National Report Card, which reviews the prevalence of mental health challenges, their underlying drivers, and the performance of the mental health system during the 2024 cal...

8 August 2025

New tender for Aston car park upgrade

The new car park and the Aston Park Precinct are the first major components of the Kilcoy Streetscape Revitalisation project. Kilcoy Streetscape Advisory Committee Chair, Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt, said the $690,000 tender represented the best value...

8 August 2025

Grandmas bring power to MMA

Every week, they take their special spot on the sidelines, watching their grandkids train, learn, and grow – not just in martial arts skills, but in confidence, focus, and life lessons. One proud grandmother said she loves seeing her grandson’s “emot...

8 August 2025

Brewing up small businesses

Set to take place at the Caboolture Sports Club from 7:00am to 8:30am on Friday, 22 August 2025, the quarterly event continues to grow in popularity as a forum for business networking, community updates, and charitable support. This catch-up’s specia...

7 August 2025

Breaking artistic terrain

The Gallery and Museum Achievement Awards (GAMAA) is a state-wide program which honours the achievements of individuals and organisations in striving towards excellence. The Condensery had previous success in 2024, winning the GAMAA Engagement Award ...

7 August 2025

Tails wag for a worthy cause at Esk Bowls

Esk Bowls event organiser, Kristy Hill, said it was an incredible day out for locals to come and support a great cause. “The event brought our community together in a fun and heartwarming way, all while raising awareness and funds for a very importan...

7 August 2025

Vets urge action as tick cases rise

Paralysis ticks are a deadly threat to our pets, and we urge all pet owners in the Kilcoy region to stay alert and act now to prevent a potentially fatal outcome. Tick paralysis is caused by a toxin that is released when the tick attaches and feeds, ...

6 August 2025

Kids in crisis

The State Government has ordered a full audit to uncover where these vulnerable children are, their ages, and what efforts are being made to engage and support them. The move comes as a Commission of Inquiry into Queensland’s troubled child safety sy...