Community

24 September 2025

Somerset welcomes 22 new citizens

Somerset Regional Council celebrated the milestone at a Citizenship Ceremony on Thursday, 18 September at the Somerset Civic Centre in Esk. The 22 conferees hail from Germany, New Zealand, Philippines, United Kingdom, and Thailand. Somerset Mayor Jas...

24 September 2025

Holiday magic at cultural hub

With the school holidays in full swing, Queensland Art Gallery, Queensland Museum, State Library of Queensland, GOMA and QPAC have created a colourful program to suit all interests, ages and abilities. A new addition to the program is GOMA’s 119-metr...

23 September 2025

‘Good blokes’ out

The change means victims will no longer face the distress of hearing their offender described as a “good bloke” or praised for community contributions during sentencing. It is part of a suite of reforms designed to place victims at the centre of the ...

23 September 2025

Cycling to success

These improvements will help support regional tourism and active transport. State Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, called the upgrade “great news” for the region, as the Rail Trail has grown “from strength to strength”, having become a ‘bucket l...

23 September 2025

Changing of the SES guard

Ms Crocker’s leadership, which spanned the aftermath of COVID-19 and multiple local emergencies, was celebrated on September 17, as colleagues and representatives praised her for transforming the group and strengthening its foundation for the future....

22 September 2025

Talking Trades with NPR Plumbing and Gas

With years of hands-on experience and a commitment to excellence, our team is dedicated to delivering solutions that are safe, efficient, and built to last. Whether it’s a leaking tap, a blocked drain, a hot water system installation, or complex gas ...

22 September 2025

Kilcoy’s mini Olympics return

Registration opens at 10:00am for a 10:30am start. The event is open to people of all abilities and features a variety of fun, non-competitive activities, including mini-golf, Olympic-style games, and friendly challenges. Organisers aim to create an ...

22 September 2025

Free Esk to Lowood ride

While the Toogoolawah Swimming Pool upgrade is underway, the service will run between Esk and the Lowood Swimming Pool. The program begins Tuesday, September 16, and will continue until mid-April 2026. The bus will depart Esk (near Esk Newsagency) at...

21 September 2025

Holiday fun gets $1.8m boost

Mayor Peter Flannery said the new playgrounds and parks provide quality spaces for families to spend time together close to home. “Going to the local playground or park is a free and fun school holiday activity that children can enjoy for hours,” he ...