Toogoolawah to Esk

1 January 2026

Elimbah and Esk rank QLD’s top 10 suburbs

ELIMBAH and Esk communities are attracting big attention on the Queensland property scene, ranking among the most viewed suburbs in the Brisbane area this year, according to Domain’s 2025 End of Year Wrap. The national property portal’s annual analys...

23 December 2025

Splashing upgrade

THE new and improved Toogoolawah Swimming Pool opened just in time for Christmas, after a $5 million renovation. Somerset Council officially re-opened the upgraded facility on December 17 with Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt and Attorney-General and Membe...

23 December 2025

Wallabies on rocky ground

SOMERSET Council has declined to adopt an isolated monitoring program proposed by local conservation group Care4esK for the endangered Brush-Tailed Rock Wallabies on Esk’s Mount Glen Rock, as Council advances plans to develop the site into a multi-us...

19 December 2025

Carols on track at Esk

Esk locals gathered under a clear summer sky on Sunday evening for Brisbane Valley Churches Together’s carols at the Esk Railway Station, transforming Pipeliner Park into a warm and welcoming Christmas celebration. Families arrived with picnic rugs a...

19 December 2025

Tree-mendous fun

Toogoolawah’s main street burst to life on December 13, as thousands flocked to Cressbrook Street for the annual Toogoolawah Christmas Tree Carnival. Running from 4.30pm to 8.30pm, the carnival delivered an evening full of family fun, live entertainm...

18 December 2025

Marking Esk Hospital for 2026 centenary

Esk Hospital is preparing for its 100th anniversary next year with the launch of a community calendar designed to raise much-needed funds for patient care and facility upgrades. The Esk Hospital Auxiliary has released the 2026 calendar featuring loca...

14 December 2025

Ag shows shine in art form

A NEW art exhibit recognising Somerset’s four agriculture shows opened at The Condensery Art Gallery on Saturday, December 6, with 10 local artists displaying their works in a variety of mediums. ‘The Show’ exhibit brings together artwork and photogr...

11 December 2025

Petal to the medal

The Valley of the Lakes Garden Club has been recognised as one of Queensland’s leading community organisations after winning a major award for its flagship event, the Esk Garden Fair on November 26. The club was awarded ‘Most Contribution by a Club t...

3 December 2025

Toogoolawah tree lighting sets stage

TOOGOOLAWAH is gearing up for one of its biggest festive celebrations of the year, with the Toogoolawah Christmas Tree Carnival set to transform Cressbrook Street into a family-friendly Christmas wonderland on Saturday, December 13. Running from 4.30...