Community

9 July 2025

50 years of tradition

NAIDOC week aims to acknowledge and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the community and nation-wide. The Somerset inaugural ceremony featured dances by the Jinibara Dance Troupe, along...

8 July 2025

Cadets shine in new shirts

Tim Howard, General Manager of Push Productions in Maroochydore, reached out to Senior Constable Saxon Cruickshank of the Woodford Police Station after reading the Sentinel’s prior article about the fundraising efforts. “He reached out to us and deci...

8 July 2025

Rotating roles at dinner

State Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan, was among the guests, while Federal Member for Longman, Terry Young, was represented in his absence. Also in attendance was Division 12 Councillor for Moreton Bay Council, Tony Latter, and representatives from ...

6 July 2025

Beachmere Health Centre puts you first

Located at Shop 4, 874 Beachmere Road, the centre lives by its motto: “Local medical care for you and your family. Our patients are our number one priority.” Owned and managed by Andrea Denton, the centre’s focus is General Practice, supported by a d...

6 July 2025

Celebrating Margaret’s art

Though Margaret passed away in January, her vibrant artistic legacy lives on through a special retrospective exhibition celebrating her life and work. A familiar face in the local art community, Margaret was known for her spontaneous creativity, deep...

6 July 2025

Two-minute PTSD screener

Coinciding with PTSD Awareness Month, the free tool offers a quick, confidential way for users to check if their symptoms meet the threshold for diagnosis and to consider seeking professional support. UniSC Thompson Institute Director, Professor Alai...

6 July 2025

Art takes root at Condensery

The way things grow is a group exhibition opening at The Condensery – Somerset Regional Art Gallery, which uses greenhouses and gardens as metaphors to propose new futures where socially engaged, decolonial, and eco-conscious practices are embraced. ...

5 July 2025

$880K to support housing

Three initiatives have been funded under the AOD Responses in Housing and Homelessness Settings Grant Program to develop sector-driven solutions for people with AOD concerns who are at risk of housing instability or homelessness. Insecure housing or ...

5 July 2025

Local voices shape women’s strategy

Hosted by Member for Pumicestone, Ariana Doolan, and Minister for Women and Women’s Economic Security, Fiona Simpson, the session brought together women from across sectors including business, disability services, education, sport, domestic violence ...