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13 September 2026

Cultures on show in Kilcoy

ONE of Somerset’s most anticipated annual events is returning to Kilcoy on Friday, September 18, bringing together the regions melting pot of cultural groups to explore and celebrate the region’s rich diversity. From 4pm to 7pm at Yowie Park on Hope ...

13 September 2026

Beerburrum hidden gems go on sale

MORETON Bay and Somerset locals can browse locally made goods, fresh produce and preloved treasures when the Beerburrum Country Market and Car Boot Sale returns this month. The market will be held at the Beerburrum School of Arts on ANZAC Avenue from...

13 September 2026

The captain of his destiny

By Elizabeth Caffery This little boy with his compelling eyes and confident stance is Jim Burns. Jim contracted polio in 1919 when he was six years old. He never walked again and lived his remaining sixty years as a paraplegic with severe deformity. ...

12 September 2026

Annual Seniors Expo returns for family fun

SENIORS and their families will have the chance to connect with local services and community organisations when the Longman Seniors Expo returns to Caboolture and Bribie Island this month. The two free events will bring together organisations coverin...

12 September 2026

Local seniors get their game on at Gold Coast

Bribie Island’s Patricia Mapes and Burpengary’s Craig Hughes are part of a 154-strong Moreton Bay contingent preparing for the GemLife Games on the Gold Coast on September 10 and 11. They will join more than 800 over-50 athletes, spectators and volun...

12 September 2026

46-Year Villeneuve-Neurum reunion keeps memories alive

Contributed by Donna Grigor History breathed in the Woodford Museum & Art Gallery on August 30, as current and past residents gathered for the 46th Annual Villeneuve-Neurum Reunion. Sponsored by the City of Moreton Bay Council and hosted by the Woodf...

12 September 2026

Local community groups and events

Mount Mee monthly markets The Mount Mee Public Hall will host a monthly local craft and produce markets from 8am to 1pm on the first Saturday of each month. Wamuran Lions Club Monthly Community Dinner When: Second Friday of every month. Next Event: S...

12 September 2026

Free concert puts wellbeing on stage

THE Caboolture Community Choir will bring a free community concert to Morayfield this month, celebrating the culmination of a 10-week project highlighting the benefits of singing for wellbeing. The choir will perform at Morayfield Community Hall, 298...

11 September 2026

Rent takes half of income

Queensland featured prominently among the country’s most expensive rental markets, with Sunshine Coast renters are among the hardest hit in the country, with new research finding even people earning $100,000 a year would need to spend half their inco...