Toogoolawah to Esk

20 March 2026

Toogoolawah retirement village gets the green light

A NEW retirement village has been approved for construction on Eskdale Road in Toogoolawah. Somerset Regional Council signed off on the over-50s development at its meeting on Wednesday, 11 March. The village will feature a pickleball court, community...

19 March 2026

Planning begins for Gatton-Esk Rd upgrades

PLANNING is now underway to improve flood resilience on Gatton-Esk Road, with a focus on reducing wet weather impacts and maintaining access for communities north of Lockyer Creek during flood events. Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Brent Mick...

12 March 2026

New dog parks unleash across Somerset towns

Dog owners across Somerset are seeing improvements to their local parks, with Somerset Council rolling out a series of upgrades to off-leash areas across the region this year. Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said it was great to see so many residents and ...

11 March 2026

A croc shock near Esk

A Somerset property owner says she was left shocked and angry after a 2.3-metre saltwater crocodile was captured in her dam near Esk, raising fears the animal may have been illegally dumped. The 10-year-old male estuarine croc was captured over the w...

5 March 2026

Moving day for Toogoolawah history

A piece of Toogoolawah’s history was carefully lifted and relocated on Thursday, February 26, as the former Apostolic Church building made way for a new childcare centre. The church, which has stood on Gardner Street for decades, was moved from its o...

25 February 2026

Art, puppetry and animation take over

THE Condensery, Somerset Regional Art Gallery will open its doors to three new exhibitions on Saturday, February 28, allowing residents and visitors to experience a diverse range of contemporary Australian artworks. The new exhibitions feature work f...

21 February 2026

Esk Police wrap up busy start to the year

Esk Police responded to almost 60 calls for service across the district in January, as officers dealt with domestic violence incidents, traffic crashes, welfare checks, disturbances and mental health-related matters. Road safety remained a major focu...

21 February 2026

Your news at the local tackle and hunting hub

From rods and reels to knives and spotlights, Cressbrook News in Toogoolawah has quietly transformed into a one-stop shop for fishing and hunting enthusiasts. Far from being just a place to pick up the morning paper, the local business now stocks a g...

21 February 2026

Boutique stay in Toogoolawah

BRISBANE Valley Rail Trail users, road trippers and Somerset visitors looking for comfort, convenience and a touch of boutique style are being welcomed at the Toogoolawah Motel. Positioned close to the town’s business area, the Motel offers a quiet a...