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7 October 2025

'Death trap' upgrade

The announcement follows years of lobbying from Somerset Regional Council, which labelled the BVH a “death trap” after it ranked fourth on RACQ’s 2024 list of Queensland’s most unroadworthy roads. In Toogoolawah, the intersections at Dingyarra Street...

7 October 2025

Rural pride shines at awards

Toogoolawah Showgirl Hannah Johnson was crowned District Showgirl, with Piper Christensen from Gatton Show Society named runner-up. In the Rural Ambassador category, Caitlin Cox from Ipswich Show Society took top honours, while Toogoolawah’s Matthew ...

6 October 2025

Pause before post

OUR lives are almost completely connected to the online world. If you really think about it, there is not much that isn’t connected in some way to the digital world. Medical records, licences, banking and photos. Emails, social media. Our daily lives...

6 October 2025

Recycling container gets moved

From the first week of October 2025, the Containers for Change pop-up service will move from the Kilcoy Visitor Information Centre carpark to Silky Oak Park on Seib Street, Kilcoy. Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said it was no longer suitable to host the...

6 October 2025

Finding magic in storytime

Held on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00 AM inside Limelight Cinemas, these sessions provide an engaging environment where children can immerse themselves in stories, music, and activities designed to ignite their imaginations. The significan...

5 October 2025

Luke Combs tribute night

From singalong anthems to tear-in-your-beer ballads, fans can look forward to belting out every hit in true country style. The show kicks off on Saturday, October 11, with live music from 8:30pm and free entry all night long. Whether you book ahead o...

5 October 2025

Modular homes gain ground in the market

By constructing homes off-site in controlled environments, the company delivers properties that rival traditional builds in strength and longevity, while offering quicker delivery, reduced waste, and cost certainty. Saltair’s approach removes the unp...

5 October 2025

Fernvale’s first private school back on track

Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said establishing the private school on Brouff Road in Fernvale would have significant social and economic benefits to the region. “In 2023, 61 per cent of all school-aged children in Somerset were estimated to reside in th...

4 October 2025

Footy meets fi ction in new reading program with Dolphins

Phlipping the Pages will run across all Moreton Bay libraries through to the start of the 2026 NRL season. Participants can receive free library cards featuring Dolphins players Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Herbie Farnworth, and mascots Phinny and Sandy, enj...