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12 July 2026

New exhibits open at The Condensery

THE Condensery in Toogoolawah will unveil three new exhibitions this month, inviting visitors to explore themes of identity, belonging and cultural memory through contemporary art examining language, displacement and truth-telling. An opening celebra...

12 July 2026

A G’Day of fun for little Queenslanders

The State Government is celebrating Queensland’s youngest residents and their families, with the latest G’day Little Queenslanders event in Redcliffe. The family-friendly event at Pelican Park in Clontarf on July 12, will feature live children’s ente...

12 July 2026

Master painter opens his doors

SUNSHINE Coast artist Marcel Desbiens will welcome visitors to his Landsborough studio this month, offering art lovers the chance to view his latest works and meet the artist behind the canvas. The Marcel Desbiens Studios Gallery, located at 19 Calou...

12 July 2026

Somerset art projects get funding

Three Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) applications were approved by Somerset Regional Council at its 24 June Ordinary Meeting. The Stonehouse Heritage Open Day Weekend, to be held 25 and 26 July 2026, will receive $9,015 through the RADF. Somer...

12 July 2026

Sweet scoop of nostalgia

KILCOY residents turned out in force to celebrate the grand opening of Kilcoy Candy on Saturday, July 4, with crowds lining up out the door to experience the town’s newest family-owned business. Located at 64 Mary Street, the store offers a colourful...

12 July 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...

11 July 2026

Cancer Support Group appeals for volunteers

THE Kilcoy Cancer Support Group is seeking more volunteer drivers as demand for transport to medical appointments and cancer treatment continues to grow across the region. Founded almost 15 years ago by a small group of local women following their ow...

11 July 2026

Watercolours flow into Kilcoy with July’s AOM

ART lovers are invited to visit the Kilcoy Courthouse Art Gallery this month as award-winning watercolour artist Diane Sattler showcases her work as the gallery’s July Artist of the Month (AOM). Diane’s exhibition follows a successful June display by...

11 July 2026

Brace for higher wage expenses

As workplace cost changes took effect on July 1, business owners are being warned to review whether their business is still financially sustainable before costs begin to erode value. From the first pay period on or after July 1, 2026, Australia’s Nat...