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19 July 2026

Feeders and Weaners continue to sell to strong rates at Toogoolawah

737 head were yarded at Toogoolawah this week which saw heavy feeder steers and heifers continue to sell to very strong rates. Restocker and quality weaner steers were also strongly sought after to remain fully firm on recent sales. Cows and calves a...

19 July 2026

Housing 30 per cent behind target

AUSTRALIA remains well behind its national housing target, with new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showing fewer than 200,000 homes commenced construction in the past year, more than 40,000 short of the annual pace needed to d...

19 July 2026

Fernvale Fire Brigade hosts community day

THE Fernvale Rural Fire Brigade is inviting the community behind the scenes when it hosts its biggest-ever Community Open Day on Sunday, July 26, marking the beginning of Rural Fire Service Queensland Week. Running from 10am to 3pm, the family-friend...

19 July 2026

A showcase for young artists

Young artists from across Moreton Bay are invited to showcase their creativity, with entries now open for the 2026 Moreton Bay Youth Art Awards. The annual awards provide school-aged artists with the opportunity to exhibit their work in a supportive,...

19 July 2026

Bargains and brekkie at Beerburrum

TREASURE hunters, bargain seekers and lovers of local produce are invited to the Beerburrum School of Arts this Saturday, July 18, as the Beerburrum Country Market and Car Boot Sale returns for another community morning. Running from 8am to 12pm at t...

19 July 2026

Free dementia session for Somerset seniors and carers

Somerset Council will host a Dementia Prevention and Awareness session from 11am to 2pm on Wednesday, July 22, at Esk Library. Council invites seniors and carers to join Dementia Australia and Healthy Lifestyles Australia to learn more about dementia...

18 July 2026

How pressure fuels cancer

A new study led by researchers at Adelaide University has identified how physical pressure inside the body may help some breast cancers grow and become more aggressive, opening the door to potential new treatment approaches. The research found that i...

18 July 2026

Breakthrough pay deal for visiting doctors

Queensland Health has reached in-principle agreement with the Australian Salaried Medical Officers’ Federation Queensland and Together Queensland for increased wages and conditions for Visiting Medical Officers. For the first time in over 17 years, Q...

18 July 2026

Celebrating 99 years of history

A LIFETIME of memories came full circle on July 3 when lifelong Caboolture resident May Payne celebrated her 99th birthday inside the very hospital where she was born. Family and friends gathered at the old Caboolture Hospital, now preserved as part ...