Council

12 November 2025

$15m wildlife hospital approved for Dakabin

A DEDICATED wildlife hospital will soon be built in the City of Moreton Bay, with the State Government confirming $15 million in funding for the critical project and Council granting a $1 per year lease for its establishment at Dakabin. The Moreton B...

11 November 2025

Green light for Energex depot

SOMERSET Regional Council has approved a proposed new Energex depot in Esk, marking the end of a long planning process, including a court battle between Council and the energy giant. The new facility, to be built at 5305 Brisbane Valley Highway, will...

3 November 2025

Clayton Park gets $500K upgrade

FAMILIES in Beachmere can look forward to a major upgrade at Clayton Park, with a new $500,000 playground on the way thanks to funding from the State Government. The redevelopment will see Moreton Bay City Council deliver an expanded and modernised p...

2 November 2025

Christmas lights comp set to shine

PREPERATIONS are underway for Somerset Regional Council’s 2025 Christmas Lights Competition, and residents are encouraged to begin planning their displays for the fierce but festive contest. Somerset Councillor Brett Freese will join Councillor Micha...

29 October 2025

Perfect playtime at Tilney

The $1.8 million project included a new all-ages pump track, an extended and nature-inspired playground, new picnic shelters, a junior playground and an amenities block. The opening was celebrated with a community sausage sizzle, hosted by the Woodfo...

29 October 2025

Mayors rally for funding

Themed ‘Pathways and Liveability,’ the conference focused on collaboration, innovation, and advocacy across key issues such as rising costs, housing and infrastructure pressures, waste management, and community sustainability. Somerset Mayor Jason We...

1 October 2025

Welcome Cr Laycock

STEPHANIE Laycock has been sworn in as Somerset Regional Council’s newest and youngest ever councillor on September 25. Cr Laycock and her family attended the swearing in ceremony in the Simeon Lord Room in Esk Library, following the Electoral Commis...

4 September 2025

Somerset’s home boost

The project is expected to create a new 4.3km double-lane road connecting Lowood to the Brisbane Valley Highway, opening land for around 2,000 new dwellings and easing traffic in Fernvale town centre. Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said they welcome the ...

2 September 2025

Councils count the cost

This comes as the State Government formed a Depreciation Taskforce to support local councils to better tackle the growing depreciation challenges to ultimately provide cost of living relief to ratepayers. It followed the revelation Sunshine Coast Reg...