Community

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...

4 October 2025

New carpark underway

Kilcoy Streetscape Advisory Committee member, Somerset Councillor Tiara Hurley, said the new carpark and landscaping would create an inviting rest area for residents and people visiting the town. “The new Aston Park precinct is key to progressing the...

4 October 2025

Tiny titans earn their first ever black belts

Luka, a member of the Ninja program for three to five-year-olds, proudly earned his Ninja Black Belt, completing his first martial arts journey. Starting as a beginner, Luka has grown in focus, confidence and discipline, proving that even the smalles...

4 October 2025

Tougher child safety laws take over Queensland

Key reforms include: A new “position of authority” criminal offence will protect 16- and 17-year-olds from sexual interactions with adults in positions of care, supervision, or authority. Convictions carry a maximum penalty of 14 years’ imprisonment....