Toogoolawah to Esk

3 September 2026

Changing of guard at Toogoolawah

AFTER almost two decades policing Toogoolawah, Sergeant John Cumner has left the town’s police station as he transitions from frontline duties into a new chapter of his 34-year Queensland Police Service career. Sgt Cumner’s last day at Toogoolawah wa...

22 August 2026

Two years growing

ESKPSYCH is celebrating its second anniversary this September, having grown from one practitioner to a team of five with the support of the Esk and wider Somerset community. The practice began operating from the Rectory building in September 2024 and...

22 August 2026

Esk Hospital ready to celebrate 100 years

ESK Hospital will celebrate 100 years of caring for the local community this month, with generations of residents invited to come together for a special Centenary Fair. The Esk Hospital Auxiliary will host the free community celebration on Saturday, ...

21 August 2026

Toogoolawah Tales: Trading city life for tiny town

Contributed by Vicki O’Toole HOW lucky are we? Recently, our little town, off the beaten track (well, not so beaten now as the council is upgrading the Brisbane Valley Highway), was awarded Top Tiny Tourism Town for 2026! We relocated to Toogoolawah ...

21 August 2026

Toogoolawah Motel: the perfect stay

TOOGOOLAWAH Motel, combining Boutique Country Accommodation with on-site Remedial Massage and Beauty. Visitors can slow down, unwind and explore the Somerset region. Toogoolawah Motel is modern, spacious and clean. The current family owners took over...

20 August 2026

Somerset producers shine at Ekka

SOMERSET’S rising agricultural talent has earned state recognition at the 2026 Ekka, with local competitors securing top results and representing the region across a range of competitions. Among the standout results was Toogoolawah’s Clancie Dull’s r...

19 August 2026

Somerset trio shine on Ekka stage

TOOGOOLAWAH’S Hannah Johnson has been crowned Queensland’s 2026 Showgirl, while two fellow Somerset representatives competed among the state’s top Rural Ambassadors during a standout weekend for the region at the Ekka. Ms Johnson, representing the To...

30 July 2026

Tiny Town, big award for Toogoolawah

TOOGOOLAWAH residents, businesses and community groups came together on Wednesday, July 22, to celebrate the tiny town’s win in a state-wide tourism competition. Somerset Regional Council held a Community Council Meeting at the iconic Alexandra Hall ...

30 July 2026

New visitor guide showcases Somerset’s simple pleasures

Somerset is capitalising on its growing tourism profile with the launch of a new visitor guide and destination video following Toogoolawah’s recognition as Queensland’s Top Tiny Tourism Town. The new guide builds on this momentum by showcasing Somers...