Time Out

19 May 2025

Lowood opens the door to art creativity

The day offered locals a chance to come together to participate in one of three art workshops, while getting together over lunch to share their creative experiences. Three tutors shared their knowledge and experiences in their chosen medium, with Cas...

18 May 2025

Somerset’s top tourism towns

The annual awards recognise outstanding regional destinations and honour communities that demonstrate a commitment to visitor excellence. Somerset Regional Council Economic Development and Tourism Committee Chair, Mayor Jason Wendt, was pleased to an...

18 May 2025

Pumicestone call-out

Mr Bleijie issued a proposed call-in notice last week for a development by Coochin Creek Property Pty Ltd, a company linked to the prominent Comiskey family. The call-in process, now underway, temporarily halts Sunshine Coast Council’s assessment of ...

18 May 2025

Pump track works now underway

During this time, the construction team will typically be on site between 7am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. The project scope includes the installation of new play equipment, swing set, new shade sail structure, additional seating, shelters, and constru...

18 May 2025

Woodford parks saddle up names

This comes as submissions now closed regarding the renaming of Kauri Court Park at 46-76 Ironbark Drive, to ‘Eva Draper Park’. The purpose of renaming Kauri Court Park is to memorialise posthumously Woodford-born and local Eva Draper, Queensland’s fi...

17 May 2025

Story-filled afternoon at the Seaside Gallery

This special event marks the official launch and book signing of acclaimed local authors Gretta Kennedy and Katy More, in a vibrant celebration of storytelling, creativity, and community. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the authors in person...

17 May 2025

Join final walkies after 30 years

The RSPCA has made the difficult decision to hang up the leash on the event due to cost-of-living pressures and a dramatically changed fundraising landscape since the pandemic. With the help of up to 1.6 million paws — that’s 400,000 super pooches — ...

17 May 2025

Get ready for show day fun

Organised by the dedicated team at the Esk Show Society, this will mark the 121st agricultural show — a true testament to the town’s proud heritage. Led by President Michele Arnold, the volunteer committee has pulled together a thrilling program for ...

16 May 2025

Turning trash into trees

Since 2022, the Woodford Folk Festival has returned more than 220,000 beverage containers through Containers for Change, with dedicated collection bins set up throughout the festival and processed by Express Recycling at their Burpengary operating de...