Lowood to Fernvale

26 December 2025

Neumann opens new office in Fernvale

Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann has officially opened a new satellite electorate office in Fernvale on December 7, marking the first time the Somerset region has had a dedicated electorate office for a federal or state MP. Mr Neumann said est...

26 December 2025

$500K boost for Lowood and Fernvale

Residents in Lowood and Fernvale are set to benefit from new community infrastructure, with the State Government committing $500,000 toward upgraded playgrounds and new dog parks in the Somerset region. The funding, delivered through Somerset Regiona...

25 December 2025

Rail trail blooms

New plantings of Australian native species are set to further enhance the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail at Lowood, following the announcement of successful grant funding for a major revegetation project. West Moreton Landcare has secured funding to supp...

19 December 2025

Jingle fun in Lowood

The Lowood Showgrounds came alive on Saturday evening as families flocked to the Lowood Christmas Carnival for an afternoon of rides, raffles and festive cheer. Hosted by the Lowood Show Society, the free community celebration drew crowds from across...

13 December 2025

Sip and shop for Xmas at Core Café

As Christmas approaches and the festive rush builds across the Somerset, Fernvale locals are finding a warm, familiar refuge at Core Café, a cosy community favourite where the coffee is smooth, the welcome is genuine, and even the family dog gets a s...

10 December 2025

Festive fun set to sleigh in Lowood this weekend

LOWOOD families are set for a night of festive cheer as the Lowood Show Society hosts its annual Christmas Carnival on Saturday, December 13, at the Lowood Showgrounds. The free-entry event begins at 5pm and promises an evening packed with entertainm...

3 December 2025

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...

30 November 2025

Community bank invests $1.6M in locals

The Community Bank Lowood–Fernvale has marked another year of solid financial performance and expanding community support, having reinvested $1.6 million into the Somerset community through sponsorships, grants and dividends since opening in 2010. Ch...

27 November 2025

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 a...