Kilcoy & Surrounds

11 February 2026

$700K for Kilcoy

KILCOY residents and visitors to will benefit from further investment in local infrastructure, with Queensland Hydro announcing last week an additional $700,000 through its Community Benefits Program to support streetscape upgrades. The funding will ...

7 February 2026

Motorbike show to rev up Kilcoy

Motorbike enthusiasts and locals alike are being invited to step back in time when more than 60 vintage motorbikes roll into Kilcoy for a special display at the Exchange Hotel on February 21. The classic bike showcase will be on display from 10am to ...

7 February 2026

Old masters, local talent

The Kilcoy Courthouse Art Gallery officially opened its February and March exhibits on February 5, with the much-anticipated ‘Paint Like a Master’ showcase. The opening follows the success of January’s Artist of the Month exhibition by Jim Purcell, w...

7 February 2026

95 years young and still Kilcoy proud

Kilcoy gathered to celebrate nearly a century of local history on Sunday, January 25, as long-time resident Jean Fredriksen marked her 95th birthday with a morning tea surrounded by family, friends and familiar faces from across the district. Around ...

7 February 2026

Local community groups and events

Kilcoy Krafters: Come along and join a fun group of craft, learn to sew, knit, crochet, patchwork and quilting. Beginners and experienced all welcome. Just turn up to the Kilcoy Library, Kennedy St, 9am each Thursday. Kilcoy Cancer Support Group: Bre...

21 January 2026

Doctors recruited, but yet to start

Metro North Health has confirmed it has recruited one new doctor for Kilcoy Hospital, but has not provided a start date, raising fresh questions about how quickly much-needed medical staff will arrive. The update follows earlier advice given to The S...

18 January 2026

Summer flavours roll into Linville Café

Linville Store and Café has launched its new summer menu, bringing together much-loved classics and hearty country favourites designed to fuel locals and travellers alike through the warmer months. Perfectly positioned for cyclists rolling in off the...

5 January 2026

Progress on the rise as Jimna powers forward

Jimna residents continue to advocate for improved facilities, heritage protections and better access to surrounding state forests, as several key community projects progressed throughout November. The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries...

28 December 2025

Retro beats and neon treats for Kilcoy’s New Year’s Eve

Kilcoy is set to farewell the year in bold, retro style, with the Exchange Hotel preparing to host a neon-soaked New Year’s Eve celebration inspired by the sights and sounds of the 1980s. The popular local venue will transform into an 80s time capsul...