Community

19 November 2025

Nominate an unsung hero

SOMERSET Council is calling on the community to help celebrate the outstanding contributions of local individuals, groups and events by nominating them for the 2026 Somerset Australia Day Awards. The annual awards shine a light on the people and orga...

18 November 2025

Turning orange for DV change

THE Zonta Club of Caboolture is once again joining thousands of Zonta clubs worldwide to “paint” communities orange as part of the annual Zonta International 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. Running from November 25 to Dece...

18 November 2025

Santa soars into Morayfield

HO HO HO! Santa has officially arrived in Moreton Bay, with the Morayfield Shopping Centre a sea of elves, reindeers, snowmen and Santa himself, along with special appearances of Dora The Explorer, Spongebob and Patrick, the Ninja Turtles and Paw Pat...

16 November 2025

Recruitment night seeks volunteers

The Villeneuve Rural Fire Brigade (VRFB) is opening its doors to new volunteers at a community recruitment night on November 19, from 7pm to 8pm at the Villeneuve Fire Station. The event, featuring a sausage sizzle and friendly faces, aims to attract...

15 November 2025

Three cheers to former SES group leader, Denny

Contributed by Denny’s daughter, Gale Philip ‘Denny’ Smith, formerly of Blackbutt, was farewelled at a memorial in Yowie Park Kilcoy, on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Denny was a member of the Blackbutt State Emergency Service (SES) from 2000 to 2011, se...

13 November 2025

Kilcoy duo crowned district’s best ambassadors

TWO Kilcoy women are carrying on a proud local legacy, with Hannah and Millie Retschlag representing their community with distinction at the 2025 Near North Coast Sub Chamber Showgirl and Rural Ambassador Awards. Hannah and Millie took home top honou...

13 November 2025

Esk students are smart buyers

YOUNG innovators from Esk State School have been recognised on the state stage, taking out 3rd place in the Years 4–6 category of Queensland’s 2025 Buy Smart Competition. Esk students Maggie and Indie were joined by Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklingt...

8 November 2025

Senior fun at variety show

MORAYFIELD and Caboolture seniors are invited to enjoy a morning of festive cheer, music, and laughter at the free Seniors Christmas Variety Show on Friday, November 21, at the Caboolture Memorial Hall. Running from 9.30am to 11.30am, the event — hos...

8 November 2025

Youth support program changing students’ lives

A SCHOOL-based youth support program is helping students in Moreton Bay stay engaged in their education by providing a range of vital services and targeted support. Patience Thornton-Whiu, who is employed by Lutheran Services’ Intercept Youth and Fam...