Council

9 August 2025

Choat checks out of council comeback

Mr Choat served two terms as Councillor and previously as a state member, and was widely regarded as a strong contender for the by-election. In announcing his decision not to stand, Mr Choat expressed gratitude for the community support he had receiv...

8 August 2025

Table talk with Council

Council invited representatives from Kilcoy State School, Kilcoy State High School, Mt Kilcoy State School, the Kilcoy District Progress Association, Kilcoy RSL, Kilcoy Art Society, and QLD Hydro for an informal chat over morning tea prior to the Ord...

5 August 2025

Ready, set… vote!

Over 20,000 people in Somerset will return to the polls to choose a replacement councillor, with the by-election set to be a full postal ballot for all enrolled Somerset residents. There will be no polling places for voters to attend. Electoral Commi...

4 August 2025

Somerset’s new ‘strong voice’ for development

Cr Jess said she was honoured to represent the Somerset region through the committee and looked forward to advocating for Somerset and bringing a “strong local voice to the table.” “As part of the RDA Committee, I’ll be working alongside industry gro...

3 August 2025

Council urges State to reinstate funding

The Queensland State Budget confirmed the SEQCSP would not be continued beyond the current funding period, due to end 30 June 2027. While the SEQCSP is not being extended, the State Government has committed to making the Works for Queensland (WFQ) pr...

30 July 2025

Beds, blame and backlash

Mayor Peter Flannery this week opened the $6.7 million Peninsula Support Hub in Redcliffe, while also announcing the start of construction for an affordable housing complex for older women at Mango Hill. Council invested $3.7m into the Hub with the s...

28 July 2025

Sod turned on $86M road works

Mayor Flannery called it an historic day, officially starting the countdown to the new four-lane bridge and road opening in 2027. “This highly anticipated upgrade is one of the most extensive road infrastructure projects delivered by Council, includi...

18 July 2025

Somerset’s new councillor candidate

Mr Smith said he had been encouraged by local community members and leaders to run, having also been a candidate in the 2024 local government election. “It is humbling to have received so much support from our community,” he said. “This time around I...