Community

6 July 2025

Art takes root at Condensery

The way things grow is a group exhibition opening at The Condensery – Somerset Regional Art Gallery, which uses greenhouses and gardens as metaphors to propose new futures where socially engaged, decolonial, and eco-conscious practices are embraced. ...

5 July 2025

$880K to support housing

Three initiatives have been funded under the AOD Responses in Housing and Homelessness Settings Grant Program to develop sector-driven solutions for people with AOD concerns who are at risk of housing instability or homelessness. Insecure housing or ...

5 July 2025

Local voices shape women’s strategy

Hosted by Member for Pumicestone, Ariana Doolan, and Minister for Women and Women’s Economic Security, Fiona Simpson, the session brought together women from across sectors including business, disability services, education, sport, domestic violence ...

4 July 2025

Morayfield teen rides in Maroon

Jaxsen Tremayne, 18, will be flying the flag for Team Queensland in the junior exhibition ahead of the PBR Monster Energy Origin III showdown, riding alongside Clayton Walker (Colosseum, 10), Wylie Roots (Duaringa, 12), and Rex Walker (Colosseum, 15)...

4 July 2025

Storytime brings stories, songs and smiles to kids

Held on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00 AM inside Limelight Cinemas, these sessions provide an engaging environment where children can immerse themselves in stories, music, and activities designed to ignite their imaginations. The significan...

4 July 2025

Fight over fats

Dr Daisy Crick from The University of Queensland’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience led the study as part of her PhD research at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Integrative Epidemiology Unit at the University of Bristol. She said the findings ch...

4 July 2025

Race or roam to Fernvale

The 22nd annual event, which takes place on Australia’s longest recreational rail trail, has four challenge options with a 3km or 8km walk or run, and 20km and 44km bike rides. Somerset Regional Council’s event showcases the best of the Brisbane Vall...

3 July 2025

Police blitz underway after 10th fatal crash

The operation began on June 23 and will run until July 25, targeting fatal and serious crashes across the district, particularly in rural and high-risk areas. Acting Superintendent Craig White said the initiative would focus on key contributing facto...

3 July 2025

Key road upgrade

The works will upgrade the 1.2km stretch between Morayfield Road and Grant Road, transforming the busy east-west corridor into a four-lane road with improved intersections, lighting, and pedestrian and cycling infrastructure. Originally announced in ...