Lowood to Fernvale

4 June 2026

Somerset SES marks 50 years with major upgrade

Lowood’s SES headquarters has almost doubled in size following a major expansion unveiled on Saturday, May 30, as Somerset volunteers celebrated 50 years of SES operations in the region. The 150sqm extension, funded through a $1 million State Governm...

1 June 2026

Local Bendigo Bank puts community before profit

Contributed by Bendigo Community Bank Lowood-Fernvale Community Bank Lowood–Fernvale is proudly built by locals, for locals. From our friendly branch staff who live and work in the region, to our dedicated Board of Directors made up of passionate com...

31 May 2026

Crowns and country charm at Show Ball

Lowood’s next generation of show ambassadors were named on Saturday, May 23, at the annual Lowood Show Ball, as over 150 people gathered to celebrate the region’s young leaders ahead of the Lowood Show on June 12 and 13. Hannah Lehmann was named the ...

31 May 2026

Fast-tracking local scans

Residents in Fernvale and surrounding communities can now access same-day appointments for most scans, with Fernvale Radiology announcing expanded availability and a strong focus on bulk-billed services. The local practice, located at 1454 Brisbane V...

28 May 2026

180 lots approved across Woolmar and Fernvale for development

Somerset Regional Council has approved five separate development applications in Woolmar and Fernvale to support the creation of 180 new residential lots. Council approved 92 residential lots over two stages between Graham Road and Bolingbroke Street...

27 May 2026

Council raises concerns with state over impact of Somerset Dam upgrade project

Somerset Council will lobby the State Government over the potential impacts of Seqwater’s multibillion-dollar Somerset Dam upgrade, warning nearby communities could face years of disruption. Seqwater’s Somerset Dam Improvement Project aims to enhance...

27 May 2026

Somerset targets growth plans

With Somerset facing rapid growth, rising infrastructure demands and the approach of the 2032 Olympic Games, Somerset Regional Council has adopted a new five-year corporate plan to help shape the region’s future. The Corporate Plan 2026–2031 was offi...

27 May 2026

Mother charged after Lowood girl found dead

A LOWOOD mother has been charged with the alleged murder of her four-year-old daughter after emergency services were called to a home late on Monday night, May 25. Police and paramedics were called to the McInnes Street property shortly after 11pm, w...

21 May 2026

Appeal for missing Lowood man

Police have launched a search and rescue operation and are appealing for assistance in relation to a 63-year-old man missing from Lowood since Monday, May 18. Luke Rockett was last seen near Currawong Street around 9:40am on Monday and has not been s...