Community

24 August 2025

Farewell Lawrence Witham

Mr Witham was a Councillor from April 2000 to March 2008, serving alongside former Mayors Jean Bray and Graeme Lehmann. Mayor Jason Wendt said Mr Witham represented his community with intelligence, professionalism, and dignity. “He was a quiet and re...

24 August 2025

Celebrating town with annual event

The event will run from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Toogoolawah History Museum Precinct, along the scenic rail trail. Visitors can start the day with a BBQ breakfast before exploring a wide variety of market stalls featuring local produce, handmade cra...

24 August 2025

Esk-citing wildlife

The venue was buzzing with locals and visitors alike, with guests traveling from the Gold Coast, Proston, Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast, Kingaroy, and beyond to celebrate and learn about the region’s native flora and fauna. The free event offer...

24 August 2025

$300k to boost regional artists

The QRAA are Australia’s largest regional art awards, providing winners with the opportunity to have their work showcased while connecting regional communities and audiences with access to award-winning work. The Budget outcome will support the conti...

23 August 2025

Cakes and games to mark 150 years

The day will begin with a lively street parade, followed by a packed program featuring historical displays, a special luncheon for past pupils, a cutting of the cake, and a colourful maypole dance. A highlight of the festivities is the Glamorgan Vale...

23 August 2025

Locals charged with over 30 drug and weapon offences

The Moreton Tactical Crime Squad (TCS) executed the search and allegedly located multiple rounds of ammunition, one homemade firearm, one handheld conducted energy device, one set of nunchucks and knuckle dusters, one crossbow, and one flick knife. P...

23 August 2025

Century celebration

Born in 1924 in Borneo to Eurasian parents, Katharine’s early life was shaped by world events. She was one of six children, growing up with three sisters and two brothers. Her life changed forever during the Second World War when, at just 17 years ol...

23 August 2025

Push to protect shorebirds ahead of 2032 Olympics

Since January, six organisations spanning multiple council areas have joined the Moreton Bay: Home of Shorebirds (MB:HoS) Alliance, formed to protect the bay’s fragile ecosystems. The alliance, spearheaded by Moreton Bay Environmental Sustainability ...

22 August 2025

Paddling in high spirits

The sport is low impact, requiring no running or jumping, and experienced coaches will teach participants how to tap into their personal power. The energy comes entirely from the paddlers, ensuring minimal environmental impact. Dragon boating also pr...