Community

10 July 2025

Postal by-election

The by-election follows the resignation of Councillor Kylee Isidro, announced at the Ordinary Meeting on 18 June. The councillor position became officially vacant on 24 June. Mayor Jason Wendt said Council had the choice of an attendance election or ...

10 July 2025

$1,000 to help Brissie Cod thrive

The cheque presentation took place on June 18 during the SWFSA general meeting at the Fernvale Information Centre. SWFSA member Gary Fitzgerald said they were grateful for the support from RGRAC. “Together our community can re-establish Cod to the Br...

10 July 2025

Blending horticulture and homegrown flavour

This three-day festival invites gardening enthusiasts of all levels to explore a world of plants, expert advice, and garden inspiration. A standout feature this year is the Giant Kitchen Garden, an interactive space showcasing innovative edible garde...

9 July 2025

Wamuran Lions to host first ever Wamuran Winter Carnival

This free family-friendly event, proudly presented by the Wamuran Lions Club, will feature a wide range of entertainment and activities for all ages. The first 500 children through the gates will receive mini giveaways, and the day will be packed wit...

9 July 2025

Hair and linen wins art prize

Blair’s winning work explores themes of identity, memory, and transformation through the lens of menopause. In ‘Flesh and Blood’, she repurposes bed linen, scarves, dresses and her own hair collected during her transition through menopaus...

9 July 2025

50 years of tradition

NAIDOC week aims to acknowledge and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the community and nation-wide. The Somerset inaugural ceremony featured dances by the Jinibara Dance Troupe, along...

9 July 2025

Rotating roles at dinner

State Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan, was among the guests, while Federal Member for Longman, Terry Young, was represented in his absence. Also in attendance was Division 12 Councillor for Moreton Bay Council, Tony Latter, and representatives from ...

8 July 2025

Cadets shine in new shirts

Tim Howard, General Manager of Push Productions in Maroochydore, reached out to Senior Constable Saxon Cruickshank of the Woodford Police Station after reading the Sentinel’s prior article about the fundraising efforts. “He reached out to us and deci...

6 July 2025

Beachmere Health Centre puts you first

Located at Shop 4, 874 Beachmere Road, the centre lives by its motto: “Local medical care for you and your family. Our patients are our number one priority.” Owned and managed by Andrea Denton, the centre’s focus is General Practice, supported by a d...