Community

23 December 2024

A cool not-for-profit collaboration

Maggie Townsend from Carinity Our House said the air conditioning would help carers feel more comfortable when supporting people with a disability during overnight stays. “All guest bedrooms and living spaces in Carinity Our House are now air conditi...

23 December 2024

QCWA launches virtual branch to ease connections

QCWA has announced the launch of its new virtual branch, designed to connect, empower, and support women from all corners of the state, regardless of location. This innovative virtual platform will offer all Queensland women, particularly those in re...

22 December 2024

Woodford school built up with $5k

Workers raised the money over an eight week period through meat tray raffles provided by local butcher Ledgers, and a big final gift raffle which included tools, a BBQ, drills, an esky, a high pressure washer and a ham. The gifts for the final raffle...

21 December 2024

Kilcoy’s new hall

The hall includes a court area, stage, a kinesiology learning space and practical lab, offices, amenities and two car parking spaces. The facility will be available to the community and the school envisions it becoming a cultural precinct in the Some...

21 December 2024

Volunteers celebrated

More than 30 volunteers from Somerset Regional Council’s visitor information centres (VICs) at Esk, Toogoolawah, Kilcoy and Fernvale toured the Esk township to enhance their tourism expertise. The volunteers visited Esk businesses, enjoyed a walk wit...

20 December 2024

Celebrating decades of work

The ceremony recognised milestone years for Council staff. Celebrating an impressive 30 years with Council was Thomas Varney, Supervisor Construction and Maintenance. Mr Varney began his extensive career with Somerset Regional Council as a labourer b...

20 December 2024

Pet abandonment spikes over Chrissy

From December 2023 to January 2024, RSPCA Queensland responded to 402 complaints about abandoned animals. The RSPCA is urging anyone who is leaving their pets in the care of a pet sitter, neighbour or family member to sign up to their free Home Alone...