Community

26 January 2025

School donations exceed expectations

Richardson & Wrench Caboolture, in partnership with Saints Care Community Development Service South East Queensland, has been "overwhelmed" by the community support for its Back to School program, with donations exceeding expectations. Initially plan...

26 January 2025

Catholic church holds last weekend service

The church held its final Saturday evening Mass following a decision by the Caloundra Parish to cease its weekend Mass services. This closure, caused by a reduction in the number of priests from three to two, brought an end to weekend services at the...

25 January 2025

Community spirit shines for scooter

On Wednesday, January 15, 14-year-old Onyx had his electric scooter and helmet stolen from behind Wamuran Country Meats while on shift. The scooter was a Christmas gift from his father to help Onyx get to work. Following social media posts, the Wamur...

25 January 2025

Officeworks’ donation plea

Over the 12-year partnership, the Appeal has transformed the lives of over 60,000 students impacted by poverty and raised more than $9 million for The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. All funds raised go directly to the Learning for Life pro...

24 January 2025

Lowood workshop

Running from 5pm to 7.30pm, the event will feature the Department of Tourism and Sport’s Club IQ program, designed to support and develop clubs across the region. The presentation will provide valuable insights on finance management, safety protocols...

24 January 2025

Rotary presents 2025 environmental plan

Guided by the theme ‘Collaborate, Advocate, Facilitate, and Educate’, ESRAG outlined a roadmap to engage the community and garner support for its environmental initiatives. As citizen scientists and environmental advocates, the group presented a visi...

23 January 2025

JB Sporting Services junior girls league camp

Jarrod has been holding clinics locally in Kilcoy and surrounds, and as far out to Chinchilla and Blackall, for rugby league, cricket and even at childcare centres. More recently, Jarrod held a girls only 13-17-year-old rugby league camp in Chinchill...

23 January 2025

Community can help youth crime

Applications for the Federal Government’s $28.4 million Youth Empowerment Program are now open, to divert young people away from a life of crime and anti-social behaviours. The program will target the root causes of youth crime and strengthen communi...