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18 June 2025

Show low down

Pavilion entries held steady overall, with some sections seeing a welcome rise.On the main arena, dogs, horses, cattle and miniature goats all impressed visitors, while the fl oral displays looked fresh despite early-year rains and a late frost. As n...

18 June 2025

Rail trail is making tracks for visitor

The Sentinel spoke with cyclists Glenn and Dianne Horne from Brisbane, and their friends Phil and Jane Horne from Canberra (no relation), after they completed the 24 km section from Esk to Coominya. The group said they were “pleasantly surprised” by ...

18 June 2025

City’s $1 billion budget

The 2025–26 budget, which includes a record $400 million in infrastructure and capital works spending, has been pitched as a blueprint for balancing affordability with the demands of one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions. Mayor Peter Flanner...

18 June 2025

Discover the magic

Held in the parkland surrounding the Old Esk Railway Station, the fair features more than 100 stalls with everything from rare and hard-to-find plants to handcrafted garden art, boutique tools and horticultural advice.Whether you’re a seasoned green ...

17 June 2025

Grace finds her voice in the sounds of music

Now 15, Grace is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and student leader. She’s written 44 songs, performed 97 gigs in a single year, and will feature on the upcoming First Sounds Vol. 11—a national album showcasing Australia’s leading First N...

17 June 2025

Property owners have an eye on the prize

Bruce Highway Western AlternativeThe Bruce Highway Western Alternative — or Moreton Motorway — is tipped to become the region’s next major growth corridor.With $20 million in joint government funding allocated for planning Stages 1 and 2, the 50km ro...

17 June 2025

A golden 12 hours of local amateur boxing talent

It’s the biggest Australian Boxing Council amateur tournament, attracting boxers from across the country to fight the best of the best.BodyShot Boxing Club owner and head coach, Dwayne Tindall, said it was a great day and night jam-packed with live b...

15 June 2025

Carol Molloy takes to water colouring with ease

Our AOM for June is Carol Molloy. Carol moved to Australia from Namibia (Southern Africa) in 2003, bringing with her a passion for the beauty of the natural world. Drawn to art from a young age, she has always dabbled in painting and sketching. As a ...

15 June 2025

Why breathing could be the key to enhanced performance

Proper breathing techniques not only enhance the efficiency of the respiratory system but also directly impact cardiovascular health, muscle oxygenation, and mental clarity—transforming how athletes perform, recover, and adapt to training. Nose breat...