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10 July 2025

Blending horticulture and homegrown flavour

This three-day festival invites gardening enthusiasts of all levels to explore a world of plants, expert advice, and garden inspiration. A standout feature this year is the Giant Kitchen Garden, an interactive space showcasing innovative edible garde...

9 July 2025

Wamuran Lions to host first ever Wamuran Winter Carnival

This free family-friendly event, proudly presented by the Wamuran Lions Club, will feature a wide range of entertainment and activities for all ages. The first 500 children through the gates will receive mini giveaways, and the day will be packed wit...

9 July 2025

Hair and linen wins art prize

Blair’s winning work explores themes of identity, memory, and transformation through the lens of menopause. In 'Flesh and Blood', she repurposes bed linen, scarves, dresses and her own hair collected during her transition through menopause. These sym...

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...