Time Out

29 May 2025

Oarsome Turnout for Bribie Regatta

Hosted by Bribie Aquatic Community Events, the regatta saw hundreds of participants attend, along with curious onlookers and family fun stalls and markets. Regatta founder, Alan Graham, said he was thrilled to see more than 100 boats enter the weeken...

29 May 2025

Show day fun

With the winners of the 2025 Showball having been announced on the weekend, Lowood’s newest Showgirl, Ella Wilson, Rural Ambassador, Alexander Keller, and Show Queen, Emma Nagy, will be gracing the showgrounds and representing the community over both...

28 May 2025

Brushstrokes against DVF

Hosted by Deception Bay Doctors, the ‘Violets Not Violence’ Art Exhibition and Family Fun Day will raise vital funds for Centacare’s Centre Against Domestic Abuse (CADA)—a cause close to the hearts of many in the community. This year marks the third ...

28 May 2025

Growing Queensland’s timber industry

For the first time, the Timber Supply Chain Ministerial Roundtable has met to progress the Crisafulli Government’s election commitment to grow the industry through a timber action plan. The Queensland Future Timber Plan (QFTP) will ensure the State h...

28 May 2025

Three cheers to 307 years

At the heart of this thriving community are Hilary Kelshaw, Ruth, and Margaret ‘Roma’ Berkholz, whose combined wisdom, wit, and resilience represent over 300 years of lived experience. Hilary Kelshaw, 102, is one of the original residents, having mov...

27 May 2025

Esk-cellent show weekend

The much-loved event once again delivered a packed program, thanks to the tireless efforts of the Esk Show Society. Featuring everything from agricultural competitions to exhilarating entertainment, the show reaffirmed its place as a cornerstone of t...

27 May 2025

The burning need for more ER doctors

Kelsey Daniels arrived at the Kilcoy ER at 8:30am after her two-year-old daughter, Kinsley, sustained a serious burn on her hand. After an hour of waiting, Ms Daniels was allegedly told a doctor “wasn’t far off” and that was what they were waiting on...

27 May 2025

A Longman wait for win

Mr Young is the only federal LNP candidate in the Moreton Bay region to have retained his seat, returning for a third term.The extremely tight race fell Mr Young’s way by 50.11 to Ms Douglas’ 49.89 per cent, following a 3 per cent swing towards Labor...

26 May 2025

Changes to in-home care

David Melloy, our care partner, Trilogy Care’s General Manager Communities, will present the session and provide information relevant to both existing home care package recipients and future recipients. The changes proposed under the scheme are signi...