Lowood to Fernvale

12 August 2026

Major BVH upgrade underway

Construction is set to begin this month on two major intersection upgrades along the Brisbane Valley Highway at Fernvale, as part of a broader program to improve safety and traffic flow on one of the Somerset region’s busiest roads. The Queensland Go...

6 August 2026

Fired up for community

HUNDREDS of residents turned out to the Fernvale Rural Fire Brigade’s Community Open Day, with the overwhelming response exceeding organisers’ expectations and prompting plans for the event to return next year. Families packed the brigade grounds to ...

6 August 2026

Boost to grow greener Rail Trail

VOLUNTEERS helping transform the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail at Lowood have received a funding boost, with a new grant from Clean Co Qld set to make maintaining the popular community asset easier. Clean Co owns and operates the Wivenhoe Pump and Hydro...

1 August 2026

Bank invests in Rail Trail

From building rail trail shelters to funding water infrastructure and volunteer equipment, more than a decade of support from Community Bank Lowood-Fernvale has helped West Moreton Landcare deliver a series of environmental projects across the region...

9 July 2026

Teeing up support

LOWOOD Golf Club has donated almost $1,000 to Harvest Angels, helping the volunteer-run charity continue providing affordable food hampers to families struggling with rising living costs. The donation was raised through the club’s charity golf day on...

2 July 2026

Concrete industrial site approved for Lowood

More than 15 employment opportunities will be created after Somerset Regional Council approved a development application for a concrete manufacturing site on Noland Street, Lowood. The industrial site will produce concrete products such as troughs, c...

26 June 2026

50 years of service

The Prenzlau Rural Fire Brigade celebrated 50 years of service to the Somerset community on Saturday, June 20, marking the milestone with a special ceremony and open day, recognising the volunteers who have protected local residents through bushfires...

26 June 2026

Lowood clubs share $175,000 boost

More than $175,000 in State Government funding has been awarded to six Lowood community organisations, supporting facility upgrades, equipment purchases and training opportunities across the region. The funding was delivered through the latest round ...

26 June 2026

Bendigo Bank celebrates support of Lowood Show

By Bendigo Community Bank Lowood-Fernvale The Bendigo Bank Community Bank Lowood-Fernvale is proud to celebrate its continued partnership and support for the Lowood Show Society in 2026, providing grant funding to help bring to life another successfu...