Community

18 February 2026

Stolen Egyptian artifacts recovered

A 52-year-old man has been charged with multiple offences following an incident at a Caboolture museum where Egyptian artefacts were stolen on February 13. At approximately 3am, police will allege a man smashed a window of The Abbey Place property an...

16 February 2026

Country meets the dancefloor

Somerset’s award-winning Blue Light branch is launching 2026 with a country-themed hoedown in Toogoolawah, setting the tone for a packed year of youth events designed to give local young people safe, affordable entertainment close to home. The Somers...

15 February 2026

Why care close to home matters

As aged care reforms roll out across Australia, a remote Aboriginal community in Western Australia’s Pilbara is demonstrating the importance of allowing older people to receive care close to home, surrounded by family, culture and Country. Horses are...

14 February 2026

Station on the map

A community consultation meeting was held last week in Delaneys Creek to outline plans for a new Delaneys Creek Rural Fire Brigade station on at Bleakley Road. The drop-in session, hosted by Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ) on Wednesday, February...

13 February 2026

Local community groups and events

Woodford Historical Society Kids Yarrow Club – Free to join. All events are free. Woodford Historical Society Museum, 109 Archer Street Woodford. Woodford Community Art Group New members welcome to attend classes. Woodford Historical Society Museum, ...

13 February 2026

Playitt returns with full voice after 7-week break

Contributed by Crystal Peters It’s clear that a seven week break has not suppressed the passion of the Playitt people! The January 29 session was a replay of the regular enthusiasm thereof and was once again launched with a great selection of vocal o...

13 February 2026

A chop that changed lives

A Caboolture teenager has turned three years of patience into an act of generosity, cutting off his long hair to help people experiencing hair loss due to illness. Zeke, a regular at the Caboolture PCYC After Dark program, recently donated his hair t...

12 February 2026

Have your say on Caboolture public transport in new survey

Caboolture residents are being encouraged to take part in a new transport survey aimed at capturing real-world experiences of getting around the city, particularly for people who rely on public transport or face barriers to mobility. The Caboolture M...

11 February 2026

Mature trees underway for Somerset

Somerset Council has accepted tenders for the supply and maintenance of mature trees, allowing for cooler and greener spaces throughout Kilcoy and Lowood town centres. Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said the tree plantings were a key item in both the Kil...