Community

29 January 2026

Fresh year and funky finds in Ningi

Ningi’s colourful Emporium and Hippy Shop is welcoming locals back for the new year, reopening its doors with renewed energy and a vibrant look that’s hard to miss. After a brief festive break, the much-loved local store is back in action at 7 Regina...

28 January 2026

Funding boost for volunteers

A range of Somerset community and sporting organisations will benefit from a funding boost aimed at supporting volunteers, with local groups sharing in more than $62,000 across Ipswich and the Somerset Region through the Federal Government’s latest r...

28 January 2026

Shining a light on Somerset heroes

FIVE outstanding Somerset citizens and community groups were recognised for their dedication and service to the community at the 2026 Somerset Australia Day Awards on Monday, January 26, at the Somerset Civic Centre. Toogoolawah’s Bruce Webber took h...

28 January 2026

Dedication to our community

The Moreton Bay community celebrated four outstanding locals who have improved the lives of others through the City of Moreton Bay 2026 Australia Day Awards. Community leader and dedicated volunteer, Chris Paterson was named 2026 Citizen of the Year ...

27 January 2026

Survey launched to help shape Somerset libraries

SOMERSET Regional Council is planning the next chapter for its library services and is seeking community input. Council has launched its Somerset Libraries Community Satisfaction Survey, open from Tuesday, 6 January to Sunday, 15 February 2026. Resid...

26 January 2026

Caboolture Community Choir seeks a new Director

Caboolture Community Choir resumes Wednesday evening rehearsals on February 4, 2026 with exciting plans for a big year, hopefully under new direction if efforts to find a new Musical Director succeed. The choir salutes the amazing June Willoughby, wh...

26 January 2026

Free Somerset pool parties bring Oz Day fun

SOMERSET residents are invited to celebrate Australia Day the Aussie way with free family friendly entertainment at the Australia Day Pool Parties, held Monday, January 26. Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said the pool parties were the perfect way to beat...

24 January 2026

New men’s drop-in night launches in Burpengary

A new monthly initiative aimed at supporting men’s wellbeing will launch in Burpengary next month, offering local men a relaxed, pressure-free space to connect, share a meal and talk openly. From February, the Burpengary Men’s Shed and The Men’s Tabl...

24 January 2026

‘Cool City Streets’ to target urban heat

A cool program designed to keep the heat off the streets is about to sprout in key urban centres across Moreton Bay, including Morayfield, Burpengary, Bongaree, Narangba and Caboolture. Some 3500 native trees will be planted alongside 100 kilometres ...