Time Out

4 April 2025

A win for shorebirds

This new partnership, celebrated at a packed meeting at the Bribie Island RSL, highlights the importance of protecting the vital shorebird habitats of Moreton Bay while promoting sustainable tourism. The MBHS Alliance plays a crucial role in improvin...

4 April 2025

Blue light success

Despite torrential rain, Children from across Somerset attended the event at the Alexandra Hall, including from Moore, Coominya, Harlin, Esk, and Toogoolawah. Blue Light Somerset Committee president, Judyann Roberts, said the event exceeded expectati...

4 April 2025

Celebrating beef

The sold-out event saw hundreds of cattle producers and foodies come together to enjoy local beef cooked to perfection by world-class chefs Jason Peppler and Will Cowper. According to Kent Saddlery, the evening raised nearly $10,000 for Toogoolawah S...

3 April 2025

Bribie breakthrough review

In 2022, large waves caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth cut a channel through northern Bribie Island opposite Caloundra’s Golden Beach. Since then, the breakthrough has widened and recent major weather events heightened concerns from the community ab...

3 April 2025

Easter hunt to support Zmuda family

Hosted by Precinct Realtors, the free Easter Egg Hunt will feature a raffle with three Easter egg baskets up for grabs, with all funds raised from the raffle going directly to the family of Charlize Zmuda, offering much-needed support during their ch...

3 April 2025

Empowering First Nations job seekers

Focusing on opportunities, jobs, culture, and success for the future, Pathways 4 Mob ensured that First Nations individuals had access to the resources and networks they need to thrive in their careers. Held at the Morayfield Sports & Events Cent...

2 April 2025

Let the games begin

While Somerset Mayor, Jason Wendt, admitted Council is “disappointed” Lake Wivenhoe was not included in the plan as a location for some aquatic sports, he said Council “firmly believes” in its potential as a premier training venue for Australian and ...

1 April 2025

Cheers to Tom and Julie Doolan

Former patients, family and friends recalled Dr Doolan’s immeasurable contribution not only across Somerset but also nationwide, in his quest to better address the medical needs of rural and indigenous communities ever since his medical studies at th...

1 April 2025

Trailblazing Burpengary

The $700,000, three-kilometre trail system will be located next to Grogan’s Road Park, and is set to be Burpengary’s first-ever Council owned mountain bike trail. The trails will have many exciting features, including two trail types – a flow t...