Community

14 May 2026

Somerset celebrates small businesses

Queensland Small Business Month kicked off in Somerset with the annual Business Breakfast in Esk on Friday, 8 May. Businesses across the region joined together at the Somerset Civic Centre to enjoy a bite, network, and hear from small business expert...

13 May 2026

Community forums to tackle Somerset growth

Somerset Regional Council is seeking community input for its Growth Management Strategy, a significant project which will inform future planning and advocacy for housing, employment, transport and more. The Growth Management Strategy (GMS) will assis...

13 May 2026

Remembering Carron Scott’s life of love and care

CABOOLTURE’S Carron Scott is being remembered as a loving wife, devoted mother, passionate Brisbane Lions supporter and compassionate nurse following her tragic passing in Woodford on May 5. Described by husband Darryl as “loving and caring”, Carron ...

13 May 2026

Cyber attack hits schools

By Sonia Isaacs Thousands of Queensland students and teachers, including local schools, have had personal information exposed in a global cyberattack targeting a major online learning platform used by schools and universities worldwide, prompting urg...

13 May 2026

Proposed e-bike laws shift gear for rail trails

THE State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee has recommended sweeping changes to proposed e-bikes and e-scooters laws, after tabling their report in Parliament last week, May 8. This report comes after the committee received over 3,000 p...

13 May 2026

It’s the end of the line for weekend rail staff

CONCERNS are mounting across Moreton Bay after Queensland Rail removed weekend staffing from Morayfield, Burpengary and Narangba train stations this month, prompting backlash from commuters, disability advocates and the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU...

8 May 2026

Local community groups and events

Kilcoy Krafters: Come along and join a fun group of craft, learn to sew, knit, crochet, patchwork and quilting. Beginners and experienced all welcome. Just turn up to the Kilcoy Library, Kennedy St, 9am each Thursday. Kilcoy Cancer Support Group: Bre...

8 May 2026

Have your say on dam works

Community information sessions will be held in Crows Nest and Toogoolawah next week as part of the ongoing Cressbrook Dam Safety Improvement Project, giving residents the opportunity to learn more about the major infrastructure upgrade. The sessions ...

8 May 2026

Toogoolawah SHS honours legacy

Toogoolawah State High School students have led a powerful ANZAC Day commemoration, honouring the service and sacrifice of Australian and New Zealand troops in a ceremony marked by strong student leadership and community involvement. Held on April 24...