Community

19 December 2024

Rock solid $1.5M plan

The funding, announced on December 14, will help Council build the Mount Glen Rock Hiking Trails (MGRHT), which will be located within 300m of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (BVRT) in Esk, and include a six-kilometre trail network, with a summit trai...

19 December 2024

Unlocking potential

The flexible education program, part of Lutheran Services’ not-for-profit Intercept Youth and Family Program, helps young people who have become disengaged with mainstream education to complete Years 9 and 10. The program’s two decades of success wer...

18 December 2024

Chrissy carnival fun

The event attracted hundreds of people from across Somerset, with roaming entertainers, food vans, rides, fireworks, animal farms, and, of course, Santa and his elves. The free community event was made possible thanks to the tireless work of voluntee...

18 December 2024

Virus samples go missing

The laboratory provides state-wide specialist diagnostic services, surveillance and research for viruses and mosquito and tick-borne pathogens of medical importance. Samples of Hendra virus, Lyssavirus and Hantavirus are unaccounted for and were disc...

17 December 2024

Jingle all the way to Caboolture Carnival

The free family-friendly event promises to be a merry occasion for all ages, filled with fun activities and festive cheer. The carnival will run from 4:00pm to 9:00pm, featuring market stalls, fireworks, kids rides and plenty of holiday food and drin...

17 December 2024

Merry Morayfield market

Some of the items for sale at the stalls included handcrafted objects, unique art and homemade goodies, Christmas gift hampers, jewellery, candles, and even witch-inspired items, such as handmade brooms and lights. Children and adults also got to exp...

17 December 2024

Somerset Christmas Light competition winners announced

Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt thanked the community for getting behind the competition and sharing the Christmas spirit. “This year we had 19 entries over the 14 categories, including nine first-time entrants,” Cr Wendt said. “It was a big effort for ma...