Kilcoy & Surrounds

14 November 2025

Kilcoy racer rides with world champ in UK

By Yarin Barrett KILCOY’S Danyon Turner has made his British Road Racing Sidecar Championship debut in England last month, riding alongside eight-time sidecar world champion Tim Reeves at Brands Hatch. The 25-year-old Danyon and his brother, Corey, e...

13 November 2025

Kilcoy duo crowned district’s best ambassadors

TWO Kilcoy women are carrying on a proud local legacy, with Hannah and Millie Retschlag representing their community with distinction at the 2025 Near North Coast Sub Chamber Showgirl and Rural Ambassador Awards. Hannah and Millie took home top honou...

7 November 2025

Painting her own path

THE Kilcoy Courthouse Art Gallery has announced Helen Henrich as its Artist of the Month for November, following a successful October exhibition by textile artist Wendy Houston. Wendy’s intricate fabric and thread creations drew strong interest from ...

7 November 2025

Kilcoy Cancer Support Group helps locals in need

The Kilcoy Cancer Support Group (Breast and the Rest) is inviting locals to join their not-for-profit volunteer organisation, which provides practical support to local residents diagnosed with cancer. The group offers a range of free services to thos...

6 November 2025

Celebrating the class of 75

IT'S been half a century since they walked out the school gates, and now the Kilcoy State High School Year 10 Class of 1975 is coming together again to celebrate 50 years since graduation. The milestone reunion will be held on Saturday, November 22, ...

3 November 2025

5 things to explore in historic little Jimna

TUCKED away in the northern ranges of Somerset, the quiet township of Jimna is fast emerging as one of the region’s best-kept secrets . Located about 90 minutes north of Brisbane, Jimna is surrounded by lush forest and rolling hills, offering a slowe...

22 October 2025

Harlin kids climb high with $360K playground

HARLIN State School proudly celebrated the official opening of its new, $360,000 playground on Friday, October 17, marking an exciting and long-awaited milestone for students and the community. For over 30 years, the previous playground served genera...

9 July 2025

50 years of tradition

NAIDOC week aims to acknowledge and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the community and nation-wide. The Somerset inaugural ceremony featured dances by the Jinibara Dance Troupe, along...