Community

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...

17 July 2025

Da Vinci and art bring colour to Moreton Bay

On loan from the Museum of Leonardo da Vinci in Florence, the exhibit will be running from August 9 to November 2 across Redcliffe Art Gallery, Bribie Island Seaside Museum, Pine Rivers Heritage Museum and North Lakes Library. The exhibition showcase...

17 July 2025

Market day at the shed

The event will be held in collaboration with the Burpengary Golden Wattles CWA, offering an exciting mix of goods, refreshments, and community fellowship. Visitors can browse a large selection of second-hand tools, machinery—including mowers and whip...

16 July 2025

Saddle up for Kilcoy Show

Friday’s program includes judging across all three pavilions, open to the public from early morning. Stud beef competitions begin their two-day schedule, while Prime Cattle will be judged and auctioned. The popular dog competition returns, and horse ...

16 July 2025

Card connection

The Toogoolawah Bridge Club, formed eight years ago, meets every Tuesday at 1:30pm and Sunday at 2:30pm at the Toogoolawah Hotel. The club welcomes visitors and encourages new players to join. Invitational Days have seen members from various clubs at...

16 July 2025

Watch-houses need reforms

The internal review was announced by the Commissioner of Police, Steve Gollschewski APM, in August 2024, with the aim of enhancing custodial functions across three main areas: Places, Processes and People. It looked at current and future needs for wa...

16 July 2025

Glorious days and chivalrous knights

The 34th annual Abbey Museum Medieval Festival attracted history lovers locally, nationally and internationally—transporting them back over 1,000 years, to a time of jousters, sword fighters, and archers. The event was estimated to have attracted alm...

15 July 2025

Swinging open gates to inclusion

Mayor Peter Flannery said the new swing was an important step forward in creating a City that embraces everybody. “The installation of the new We-Go-Swing is a significant milestone, not just for Moreton Bay, but for the whole of Queensland, as it se...