Council

1 September 2025

‘I’m ready to lead Somerset’

BASED in the Esk/Toogoolawah region with ties throughout the western and northern borders of the electorate. I am passionate about community, combining the rural and town communities and advocating for the next generation of leaders. After completing...

1 September 2025

‘My farming values will drive Somerset forward’

I have been living and working in Somerset for the last 20 years, heavily involved with new and evolving homeowners and renters alike. I have an understanding of the needs of growing and established families, and I listen to the hopes and dreams pare...

1 September 2025

Bud says ‘goal is to build better Somerset’

I LOVE the Somerset region; I grew up here, I went to school here, I run a business here, and along with my wife, am raising our children here. I have qualifications in Agriculture, Education, Construction and Engineering. I worked in Education for o...

1 September 2025

Geoff Williams ‘aims to serve’

HELLO, my name is Geoffrey Williams, and I am one of the candidates in the upcoming by-election on September 13. I am asking for your support to serve as a councillor and to work for you, the residents and ratepayers of this great region. I am indepe...

27 August 2025

Lowood lot of debate

PUBLIC submissions are now open for a controversial Development Application (DA) to build over 450 residential lots at 2984 Forest Hill Fernvale Road, Lowood. Sargeant Planning lodged the DA with Somerset Council in March, proposing to develop a ...

20 August 2025

Building tent-sion

THE Supreme Court has temporarily stopped Moreton Bay Council from evicting rough sleepers in Kallangur after granting an injunction last Friday (August 15) that had been filed by 11 homeless residents of a bush reserve next to Goodfellows Road. ...

14 August 2025

By-election heats up

They are now joining candidate Bud Smith, who announced his candidacy in early July.This comes as the Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) announced the date for Somerset Council’s by-election as Saturday, September 13, 2025, with it set to be a ...

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...