Community

7 May 2026

Funding call for new Men’s Shed space

The Burpengary and District Men’s Shed recently celebrated 10 years of service to the community and has just launched a Go Fund Me campaign to help fund a fourth shed in Burpengary East, as membership and demand continue to grow. Since opening its fi...

7 May 2026

Reconciliation through art

JINIBARA artist Jennifer Kent’s reconciliation art piece, ‘Buguwar’, was officially presented to Somerset Regional Council on in Esk last month. The artwork was commissioned by Council for its Reconciliation Action Plan 2025-2027, representing the lo...

7 May 2026

Temporary Somerset library closures in May

Temporary Somerset Libraries closures Somerset Libraries will be closed for a short time in late May for team training and refurbishments. All libraries in Kilcoy, Lowood and Toogoolawah will be closed on Friday, 22 May for team training. Esk Library...

7 May 2026

Expressions of Interest for Linville

Somerset Regional Council is seeking expressions of interest from the community for a Licence to Occupy the Linville Railway Station Building on George Street, Linville. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual or community group to find a n...

6 May 2026

House spirit hits the stage

Tullawong State High School has brought its community together in a vibrant display of talent and school spirit, hosting its first-ever Tullawong’s Got Talent showcase on Thursday, April 30. More than 240 tickets were snapped up for the inaugural eve...

6 May 2026

End of an era for Esk Newsagency

After 18 years at the heart of Esk’s main street, Dion and Tracey Wengel have sold the Esk Newsagency, closing a significant chapter in both their lives and the life of the town. The couple handed over the business on April 27, 2026, marking the end ...

6 May 2026

Playtime upgrades

Major park upgrades are underway across the Moreton Bay region, with Burpengary and Beachmere receiving new and improved play spaces. Construction has begun at Clayton Park in Beachmere, where a new playground and barbecue facilities are set to trans...

2 May 2026

Final chance to vote for 2026 Glass House Business Awards

Residents have just days left to cast their votes in the 10th Annual Glass House Small Business Awards, with voting closing this Sunday, May 3. The awards, known as The Glassies, recognise outstanding small businesses and employees across the Glass H...

2 May 2026

$1.8M community boost as funding round opens

More than $1.8 million has already been returned to the Lowood and Fernvale community, with another round of funding now set to open for local groups looking to bring projects to life. Bendigo Bank Community Bank Lowood–Fernvale has announced its nex...