Community

23 July 2025

$30M flows into SEQ’s rivers

Funding from the Resilient Rivers SEQ program will accelerate works to rehabilitate the region’s rivers and streams, preventing more than 16,000 tonnes — equivalent to over 21,000 ute loads — from entering local waterways each year. The two-year inve...

23 July 2025

Rotary award celebrates environmental efforts

Having been founded in 1905 by Paul Harris and three colleagues with the aim of doing good in their Chicago community, the Rotary continues to thrive, as shown at the recent changeover dinner. This year’s global Rotary theme for 2025–26, “Unite for G...

23 July 2025

Tree planting fun

Council has its sights set on planting 4,000 native trees, shrubs, and vines with the support of the local community. In past years, over 150 volunteers have jumped on board to help, and Council is encouraging even more people to come along this year...

22 July 2025

Snaps for sanctuary

Mr Wyatt hopes to help Cranky’s with their winter feed, which costs the charity about $3,500 per fortnight. By donating his entire $200 photoshoot fee from the first 10 pet or horse photography sessions booked, Mr Wyatt hopes to raise $2,000 for the ...

22 July 2025

A carnival to roar about

With plenty of free entertainment, including a giant slide, chair swings, rock wall, mini train, face painting, balloon artist, bubble artist, farm animals and a petting zoo, kids and adults were able to enjoy a stunning day out. Wamuran State School...

22 July 2025

Community pushback discharges battery

Developer Enervest formally withdrew the project with Somerset Council on July 18, just a month after they requested a 60 business-day extension to the decision period. The new decision date was set for September 17, 2025. Enervest was proposing to b...

21 July 2025

Spotless reputation grows

Today, her venture, Spotless Cleaning Services, is more than a job – it’s a thriving small business built on professionalism, attention to detail, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. “I treat every business like it’s my own,” said ...

21 July 2025

Find care fast this flu season

FindCareFast (available via can assist in directing you to other healthcare options if your regular GP or general practice is booked out or closed, but sameday medical attention may be required. These respiratory illnesses are already circulating in ...

21 July 2025

Get boots ready for Bush Dance

The event promises an unforgettable night filled with laughter, live music, and good old-fashioned fun. The ever-popular Swag and Fiddle Bushband will be there, playing classic Aussie bush tunes. Don’t worry if you don’t know the steps—dances will be...