Council

28 May 2026

BVRT bird boxes get high tech

Bird lovers and wildlife enthusiasts may soon have a new way to observe native animals along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (BVRT) without disturbing their habitats, thanks to camera-equipped nest boxes. West Moreton Landcare (WML) members and suppor...

28 May 2026

Somerset switches weather alert

SOMERSET Council will be discontinuing its subscription to the Early Warning Network (EWN) on August 31, 2026, with Mayor Jason Wendt encouraging residents to download the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) Weather App and subscribe to its new national warn...

28 May 2026

180 lots approved across Woolmar and Fernvale for development

Somerset Regional Council has approved five separate development applications in Woolmar and Fernvale to support the creation of 180 new residential lots. Council approved 92 residential lots over two stages between Graham Road and Bolingbroke Street...

27 May 2026

Council raises concerns with state over impact of Somerset Dam upgrade project

Somerset Council will lobby the State Government over the potential impacts of Seqwater’s multibillion-dollar Somerset Dam upgrade, warning nearby communities could face years of disruption. Seqwater’s Somerset Dam Improvement Project aims to enhance...

27 May 2026

Park to make a splash in Caboolture

Caboolture is set to become one of Moreton Bay’s biggest family recreation destinations, with work officially underway on a $14 million regional playground and splash park at Centenary Lakes. A sod-turning ceremony was recently held to mark the start...

27 May 2026

Somerset targets growth plans

With Somerset facing rapid growth, rising infrastructure demands and the approach of the 2032 Olympic Games, Somerset Regional Council has adopted a new five-year corporate plan to help shape the region’s future. The Corporate Plan 2026–2031 was offi...

23 May 2026

Council to showcase services at Esk Show

SOMERSET Regional Council encourages locals to stop by and say hello at this weekend’s Esk Show, with Council proudly supporting the long-running community event once again in 2026. The annual show, running across May 22 and 23, will feature everythi...

22 May 2026

CCTV and number plate cameras to target Burpengary hooning hotspot

A new portable CCTV surveillance unit with advanced number plate recognition technology has been installed at a major Burpengary intersection as authorities respond to ongoing complaints about dangerous driving and hooning activity. City of Moreton B...

22 May 2026

New phone tower proposed

A development application has been lodged with City of Moreton Bay for a new 40-metre telecommunications tower in Burpengary East, aimed at improving Telstra 4G and 5G coverage in one of the region’s fastest-growing residential areas. The proposal, s...