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27 April 2025

Toogoolawah pool upgrade makes waves as work begins

Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said the facility’s transformation would better service the central Somerset community with more disabled access and a larger pool. “The Toogoolawah Swimming Pool will feature a new ramp and stairway and will be upgraded fr...

27 April 2025

The Glassies 2025 – Celebrating the Small Business Heroes in our Region

This is your chance to vote for your favourite nominated businesses and outstanding employees who have gone above and beyond to provide exceptional service and contribute to the local economy. The winners will be announced at the prestigious Glassies...

26 April 2025

D’Aguilar author on world stage

His books ‘The Shadow World’ and ‘Foresight’ were announced as winners on February 17, with an awards ceremony set in New York on May 3— an event Craig hopes to attend. Despite having previously written books and articles, these two books are the fir...

26 April 2025

New water metres coming to Moreton

Unitywater Executive Manager Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions, Mike Basterfield, said the program ensures water meter readings and customer bills remain as accurate as possible. “We’ve replaced 4,728 meters in Burpengary and Morayfield since July...

26 April 2025

Man charged over child materials

Detectives from Argos and the Redcliffe Child Protection Investigation Unit executed a search warrant at a Burpengary East home on April 12, where they seized several digital devices and arrested a 30-year-old man. The devices were forensically exami...

26 April 2025

Buchanan Rd $75M promise

Mayor Peter Flannery said the Buchanan Road Overpass was essential infrastructure to connect the already congested local transport network to major state roads and the national highway. “We welcome this funding commitment that will alleviate congesti...

25 April 2025

Join reimagined Esk Show Ball

Held on Saturday, 10 May 2025, at the Somerset Civic Centre, the Awards Dinner aims to honour the contributions of young individuals dedicated to the agricultural show movement and their local communities. Esk Showgirl Co-ordinator, Breanna Pearson, ...

25 April 2025

Wired for aged care as AI steps up for seniors

That was the message from scientific futurist Dr. Catherine Ball, who highlighted the opportunities AI presents in improving care, efficiency, and safety for both residents and staff in aged care. “As these new technologies come into the healthcare i...

25 April 2025

Call to improve lives for oldies

With a community of 260,000 supporters nationwide, the peak consumer body is well-placed to reflect the views of seniors as detailed in its policy priorities for older Australians.“Against a background of market and retirement income volatility, risi...