Community

6 September 2025

Lowood Botanic Core plans set for feedback

Somerset Regional Council will seek community consultation for the Lowood Botanic Core Landscape Concept Design Report 2025 in mid-September. The report includes visualisations and detailed plans for the Green Botanic Core, a major component in the L...

6 September 2025

Community halls revamped

Burpengary Community Hall has been fitted with new car park lighting, boosting safety for both hall users and members of the neighbouring rugby league club. Beachmere Hub now has a modern air-conditioning system and acoustic panelling, ensuring group...

6 September 2025

100km device run

Mr Forbes, who commutes nearly 100 kilometers daily to his school of just 53 students, was inspired to take on the challenge after joking about running to work. The idea quickly evolved into a major fundraiser, aiming to raise $50,000 to upgrade the ...

5 September 2025

Tyson triumphs tech troubles

WHEN it comes to keeping your computer running at its best, Tyson Tech is the name locals trust. While many repair shops focus on quick mobile phone fixes, Tyson Tech has carved out a reputation as true specialists in laptop and computer repairs, upg...

5 September 2025

Connecting over coffee

The event featured an inspiring keynote from Robyn Lachmund, co-founder of Richardson & Wrench Caboolture, who shared her family’s small business journey spanning more than 31 years. Attendees praised her insights into the challenges and triumphs of ...

5 September 2025

Only a week left to grow your chance at $3,500

Somerset Regional Council’s annual spring competition invites gardeners to put their plants on display for their share in a $3,500 prize pool. Thanks to event major sponsor Searles, the leading market innovator in the home garden industry, all entran...

4 September 2025

Daniel’s Law introduced to parliament

Daniel’s Law, named in honour of Sunshine Coast teenager Daniel Morcombe, will establish the Community Protection and Child Sex Offender Public Register, giving parents and carers access to information to help keep children safe. Modelled on Western ...

3 September 2025

Snap a $200 shot at DragonFest 2025

Shutterbugs are invited to capture the thrill and colour of the dragon boat races on the Pumicestone Passage, with the competition welcoming entries from all skill levels, from hobby photographers to seasoned professionals. A panel of special guest j...

3 September 2025

Cyber Education

FOR more than 20 years, Craig Ford, cofounder and executive director of Cyber Unicorns, has worked to help protect government and private organisations from the constant bombardment of cyber attacks, a problem that is continuing to increase at an uns...