Community

6 February 2025

A free alternative to mental distress

Serving as an alternative to emergency departments for people experiencing mental distress or suicidal crisis, it’s estimated over $7.5 million have been saved from avoided emergency department admissions. The service operates after hours, in the eve...

6 February 2025

Shave, trek, find cure

With the disease hitting close to home, with several people in her circle being affected by Parkinson's, Becki is hoping to help Shake It Up Australia raise more funds towards Parkinson's research to find ways to slow, stop, and hopefully one day cur...

5 February 2025

NBN full-fibre upgrades to help thousands of homes

This will benefit Somerset families and small businesses across Minden, Fernvale, Esk, and Lowood. This expansion will mean finishing the upgrades to the existing copper network. This is in addition to the 36,141 premises in Blair already able to acc...

5 February 2025

Jinibara lands $250k grant to grow education

This grant will provide the opportunity for up to 45 Jinibara community members to acquire a nationally recognised qualification in either of the Cert III offerings (Cert III in Indigenous Cultural Heritage Assessment, Cert III in On Country Manageme...

5 February 2025

Kilcoy stands out for tourists

According to visitor statistics in the report, Kilcoy VIC attracted the least amount of visitors from Somerset, but the most amount from South East Queensland (SEQ) (excluding Brisbane), Queensland, interstate, and international, bringing the total n...

4 February 2025

Coverage expands as federal funding opens

Federal Member for Blair, Shayne Neumann, is calling on local residents to voice their concerns about mobile black spots, as $55 million in new funding is available to improve phone reception and broadband access across the country. Round 8 of the Mo...

4 February 2025

Somerset Council and Seqwater visit local dams

Seqwater officers provided Councillors and Directors with valuable insights into the operations of the dams and upcoming upgrades. Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt thanked the Seqwater team for the guided tour. “It was great to meet with Seqwater and learn...

4 February 2025

Bus safety revolutionised

This initiative underscores Caboolture Bus Lines’ commitment to enhancing the safety and wellbeing of young commuters, ensuring they are well-equipped to travel safely and confidently. Believed to be the only one of its kind in Australia, this facili...

3 February 2025

Capturing culture in art

Adhis’ art showcases the power of visual storytelling to transcend geographical boundaries. It highlights the power of photography to document and celebrate cultural narratives, capturing moments that celebrate the resilience of traditions. The exhib...