Lowood to Fernvale

18 June 2026

Lowood Show brings the ‘wow’

Crowds flocked to the Lowood Showgrounds over the weekend as the annual Lowood Show delivered two days of country entertainment, agricultural showcases and family fun. Showgoers enjoyed a packed program featuring livestock competitions, pavilion exhi...

10 June 2026

145 native plants added to Rail Trail

More than 140 native plants were added to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail near Lowood on May 17, thanks to a community tree-planting effort involving young guides, Joey Scouts and local volunteers. The planting day, held along the rail trail corridor ...

6 June 2026

119th Lowood Show back with a bang

The countdown is on for the 119th annual Lowood Show, with organisers promising two days packed with family entertainment, country traditions and crowd-favourite attractions when the show returns on June 12 and 13. Held at the Lowood Showgrounds on S...

6 June 2026

Budget and bush spirit at Lowood

Crowds are expected to flock to the Lowood Showgrounds next weekend as the Lowood Show returns for another year of country entertainment, competitions and community celebration. Set to take place on June 12 and 13, the annual show is one of the Somer...

6 June 2026

Reptiles, rock walls and rural fun set for Lowood

Everything from scaling a towering rock climbing wall to getting up close with reptiles and witnessing the elegance of side saddle riding will be on offer when the Lowood Show returns next weekend. The 119th annual Lowood Show will take over the Lowo...

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...