Time Out

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

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...

26 May 2025

Burpengary residents set for new water metres

Unitywater will replace more than 11,000 water meters in the 2024-25 financial year as part of a replacements and renewals program that will see $400 million invested in water and wastewater assets over the next five years. Unitywater Executive Manag...

26 May 2025

Spinal health under fire from Tech Neck

Tension Neck Syndrome (TNS) is a growing global health issue and more commonly known as Tech Neck or Text Neck, a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) caused by poor posture and prolonged device use. More than 1 in 5 Australians live with neck pain, with 7...