Sentinel

Cooling Lowood down

LOWOOD’S Central Park is set to be transformed into a cool, shaded hub for the community after the Queensland Government stumped up funding for projects that reduce local urban heat.Somerset Regional Council will receive $1.54 million in state fundi...

Coominya Christmas cheers

COOMINYA came alive with festive spirits on Saturday, November 22, as the Coominya Christmas Carnival lit up Railway Park. Hosted by the Rockygully Recreational and Angling Club, attendees got to enjoy free rides, including big slide, rock climbing ...

Somerset RSLs seek funds for memorials

THE Lowood and Kilcoy RSLs are working with Somerset Council for grant applications to deliver projects honouring people who have served in the military. In Lowood, Council is making an application to the Queensland Government’s Honouring our Veteran...

Lowood Class of 2025

Lowood angels in need, golfers take the lead

THE need for affordable food support has soared to unprecedented heights, with Lowood non-profit Harvest Angels seeing an unprecented demand for their food hamper services. Against this backdrop of rising demand, the Lowood Golf Club donated over...

Lowood ropes in huge crowd

THE 2025 Lowood Rodeo drew a bumper crowd on November 8, with spectators packing the grounds for a full day of high-energy competition and family-friendly entertainment. Organisers reported “huge numbers in all competitions”, with riders and stock co...

Ideas on tap for Lowood Botanic Core

MORE than 100 residents have already shared their ideas and concerns on Somerset Regional Council’s proposed Lowood Botanic Core, as consultation continues ahead of the November 25 deadline. The Botanic Core, part of Council’s Lowood Futures Strategy...

Lowood lot of debate

PUBLIC submissions are now open for a controversial Development Application (DA) to build over 450 residential lots at 2984 Forest Hill Fernvale Road, Lowood. Sargeant Planning lodged the DA with Somerset Council in March, proposing to develop a ...