Community

11 August 2025

Cemetery brass items stolen

Somerset Councillor Tiara Hurley raised the matter during the Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday, July 23. “The act of taking items from graves for personal gain is disgraceful and shows a troubling lack of respect for the deceased and their loved ones,” ...

11 August 2025

Capron’s canvas of country tales shines

Ann discovered her passion for painting at an early age. Now semi-retired and based on the Sunshine Coast, she finds time to pursue her lifelong love of art. With extensive travels across Australia and internationally, Ann draws inspiration from pers...

11 August 2025

Justice served regularly at Morayfi eld Shopping Centre

Conveniently located near the NAB Bank, the booth offers free witnessing and certification of documents including wills, affidavits, statutory declarations, and passport forms. The service is run by a dedicated team of volunteers who generously give ...

11 August 2025

New category for reactions

Estimates suggest allergies affect up to 10 per cent of children and about 4 per cent of adults, while roughly one in four Australians believe they have some form of intolerance. FoodFit, the testing service, argues that a third category—food incompa...

10 August 2025

Musical August fun hits Esk

On Sunday, August 10, renowned Brisbane guitarist Michael Fix will present the Acoustic Guitar Spectacular, performing an intimate afternoon concert alongside Majelen and Tom Combes. With solo and ensemble pieces spanning genres such as country, rock...

9 August 2025

95 stitches in time

The event welcomed 40 guests, including members from neighbouring QCWA branches in Boonah, Esk, Glenore Grove, Lowood, and Walloon. Guests enjoyed a delicious morning tea prepared by Glamorgan Vale Branch members. Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt attended ...

9 August 2025

Historic new BBQ sizzle

Named ‘Eric’s Place’ in honour of Eric Woodford, a dedicated volunteer involved with the Village for over 15 years and known for his commitment to running the BBQ at events, the facility is a testament to community spirit. Built in collaboration with...

9 August 2025

Mental health gap widens

The National Mental Health Commission (the Commission) has released its 2024 National Report Card, which reviews the prevalence of mental health challenges, their underlying drivers, and the performance of the mental health system during the 2024 cal...

8 August 2025

New tender for Aston car park upgrade

The new car park and the Aston Park Precinct are the first major components of the Kilcoy Streetscape Revitalisation project. Kilcoy Streetscape Advisory Committee Chair, Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt, said the $690,000 tender represented the best value...