Council

23 April 2026

State to criminalise ‘deepfake’ producers

THE Queensland Government will move to criminalise the creation of AI-generated “deepfake” sexual images, targeting a growing loophole that has allowed offenders to exploit new technology without consequence. Under proposed laws, creating or altering...

23 April 2026

Join audit committee

SOMERSET Regional Council is calling for expressions of interest from community members to join its Audit Committee. CEO Andrew Johnson said the roles would suit individuals with specialist skills in finance, governance or risk management. Successful...

22 April 2026

‘Property boom is a catalyst for road’

CITY of Moreton Bay is using new property data to intensify its pressure on the State Government, arguing delays to the Bruce Highway Western Alternative are putting future housing at risk as demand surges. A new InfoTrack property report shows Caboo...

19 April 2026

Boost to Buy scheme expanded

The State Government is expanding its home-ownership initiative, Boost to Buy, with an additional 500 places now available. Boost to Buy provides a government equity contribution of up to 30 per cent for new homes and 25 per cent for existing homes. ...

19 April 2026

‘Innovation Precinct’ good to go

CITY of Moreton Bay’s plan to create future jobs within the Narangba Innovation Precinct has been approved by the State Government to proceed to public consultation. Council’s proposed planning scheme amendment for the precinct aims to deliver around...

17 April 2026

Somerset to hold first aid courses

SOMERSET Regional Council will host First Aid for Seniors sessions across the region in 2026, delivered by St John Ambulance Queensland. The information sessions are supported by Council’s seniors connection program, In Good Company. The next session...

16 April 2026

Industries get $6.15bn boost

The Federal Government is bringing forward $6.15 billion in capital to back Australian businesses hit by global disruption. The Government is accelerating the rollout of all three National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) sub funds to get capital moving fas...

16 April 2026

Vets get welcome funding

THREE Somerset region projects aimed at recognising and preserving the service of Australian veterans have received a welcome funding boost under a new state grants program. Laidley and Kilcoy RSL sub-branches, along with Somerset Regional Council, w...

15 April 2026

$23 a tank savings as fuel cuts roll out

Households across Moreton Bay and Somerset are set to see some relief at the bowser, with the states and territories having agreed to work with the Federal Government to forgo increased GST revenue on fuel transactions. This will provide another $400...