Community

20 July 2025

Senior Expo stall applications open

The Expo, a major community event celebrating and supporting seniors across the Longman electorate, will return in September with two events: The Seniors Expo offers a valuable platform to connect with local seniors, share information, promote servic...

20 July 2025

Getting ‘Lost’ in local writing

The 2025 edition is the fifth publication from the Somerset Writers Group (SWG), a growing collective of more than 20 local authors from Fernvale, Lowood, Esk, Kilcoy, and surrounding areas. Their diverse backgrounds span farming, education, welfare,...

20 July 2025

Bird sale set to soar on July 26

Hosted by the Toogoolawah Show Society, the popular event will showcase a wide variety of birds for sale, including native and exotic finches, parrots, canaries, and more. It’s a must-visit for breeders, collectors, and curious families alike. Alongs...

19 July 2025

Easy living on show at Oak Tree

Located at 118 Pitt Road, Burpengary, the village offers a boutique community of 81 independent living villas, designed to help residents maintain independence for longer. Each villa features reverse-cycle air conditioning, private outdoor patios, an...

19 July 2025

Street art meets sport

The highlight is the unveiling of a large-scale mural by local artist Abraham Tongia, commissioned through the City of Moreton Bay’s Art At Large program. This mural caps off a major two-year transformation of the Burpengary Sports Complex at 111 Sta...

19 July 2025

More hands on deck needed for show prep

Organised entirely by volunteers, the beloved local event now needs extra hands from Saturday 19 July through Thursday 24 July to get the showgrounds ready. Tasks include setting up tables, chairs, tents, signage, lighting, fencing, display boards, a...

19 July 2025

Tiny homes and big creativity

With great prize money available across three age groups, the contest promises to ignite creativity and highlight the talents of local “mini master builders.” Last year’s entries drew crowds and praise, and this year’s display in the Gray/Hollworth P...

18 July 2025

Esk’s new childcare approved

The 700sqm facility will cater to up to 108 children and include six childcare rooms, two outdoor play areas, acoustic barriers, and 24 new carparks. Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said the proposed centre would be welcomed by the Esk community. “Having ...

18 July 2025

Moreton Bay and Somerset share in $14m grant boost

The latest round (Round 123) provided support to various groups across Somerset, helping upgrade local facilities, support grassroots sporting clubs, and provide essential services. Member for Nanango, Deb Freckington, said the grants benefited commu...