Council

18 February 2026

Making waves in rowing debate

Moreton Bay and Somerset councils have proposed alternative venues for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic rowing events, with Petrie and Wivenhoe Dam put forward as options, despite the State Government insisting the competition will remain in Rockhampt...

16 February 2026

Student art inspires new children’s book

SOMERSET Regional Council has selected winning character designs for a new children’s book, set to be launched in June 2026. The children’s book forms part of a larger initiative to make Somerset a dementia-friendly region. Last year, Somerset studen...

13 February 2026

Farmers explore agritourism

Somerset Council’s 2025 Agritourism Mentoring Program opened a world of new possibilities for eight Somerset farmers. The program wrapped up in September 2025, following weekly online mentoring session, site visits, and pre-lodgement meetings with Co...

12 February 2026

Young Somerset cricketer receives $250 bursary

Somerset Regional Council has awarded an Excellence Bursary of $250 to cricketer Damon Wood. The young cricketer was selected as part of the Darling Downs and South West Queensland U13 cricket team which attend the Les Kinnane Memorial Shield at Ivor...

12 February 2026

Council set to join key conferences

Somerset Councillors will attend key local government conferences this year to represent the region and advocate for solutions to the unique challenges faced. On 25 and 26 March Somerset Regional Council Mayor Jason Wendt and CEO Andrew Johnson will ...

12 February 2026

Residents warned about the dangers of ‘wishcycling’ waste

Somerset residents are being urged to follow best practice when disposing waste in their red and yellow bins. Mayor Wendt said many people fall victim to ‘wishcycling’ – well-intentioned but misguided recycling practices. “Wishcycling is when you tos...

12 February 2026

Morayfield housing boost

Construction is underway for 58 social homes in Morayfield, in hopes to provide much-needed housing supply for older, vulnerable locals. The mix of one and two-bedroom homes, delivered in partnership with Community Housing (Qld) Limited (CHL), are de...

12 February 2026

Works begin ahead of Cab River Rd upgrade

Two weeks of construction works will get under way at the corner of Morayfield Rd and William Berry Dr in early February, in preparation for much-anticipated improvements to Caboolture River Road. Moreton Bay Council is upgrading Caboolture River Roa...

11 February 2026

Burning rubber, burning nerves

ELIMBAH and Moodlu residents say alleged hooning activity in their area is escalating, raising serious safety concerns over burnouts on main roads, residential streets and during daylight hours. All residents who agreed to speak to The Sentinel reque...