Community

20 August 2025

10 years of good work

More than 100 members, guests and visitors joined the milestone event, which featured a morning tea catered by the Burpengary QCWA and a certificate presentation to long-time supporters: Member for Morayfield Mark Ryan and 101.5 FM manager Craig Hewl...

19 August 2025

Candidates locked in

Mr Williams is the fourth resident to put his hand up for the vacant councillor position following the resignation of Kylee Isidro. The three other candidates are Bud Smith, Robyn Tucker and Stephanie Laycock. Mr Williams described himself as “countr...

19 August 2025

Moreton Bay records nation-leading growth

Cotality’s latest Home Value Index shows Caboolture Hinterland values rising 10.0 per cent in the year to July, with a median of $888,571. Redcliffe posted a 10.2 per cent increase to $903,286, while Narangba–Burpengary lifted 9.7 per cent to $975,01...

18 August 2025

Free Aged Care session for seniors

The Support at Home for People 65 Years and Over information session will be led by Council’s Community Development Coordinator (CDC). Somerset Social Plan Advisory Committee Chair, Councillor Michael Bishop, said the information session would help s...

18 August 2025

Leaf-imprint clay dish workshop

Participants will use soft, air-dry clay to shape a dish inspired by nature, imprinting designs with leaves for a unique and personal finish. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own leaves from home for a special touch, or choose from a selection...

18 August 2025

Bomb shelter calls for 2026 art exhibit

Built in the 1940s as a repository for archives during World War II, The Condensery’s bomb shelter now serves as a unique, darkened and minimalistic exhibition space. Somerset Regional Council Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee member, Dep...

18 August 2025

QPS encourages PoliceLink over 000

Between 1 January and 30 June 2025, QPS emergency call takers handled 488,096 inbound calls, marking an 8.53 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024. Of these, more than 93 per cent (453,764) were Triple Zero (000) emergencies, reflecti...

17 August 2025

Scones, stories and sisterhood

Sconversation Day is a cherished tradition that brings people together over a warm scone and a cup of tea or coffee, encouraging friendly chats and a relaxing morning in good company. Guests were treated to a delicious spread of homemade scones, both...

17 August 2025

Lowood SES headquarters expansion now underway

Contractor Daniel Banditt Constructions started work on the $570,000 project on Monday, 4 August. Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said the Lowood SES Group was growing steadily in volunteer numbers. “This 150sqm expansion will increase the headquarters’ f...