Toogoolawah to Esk

23 May 2026

A century of faith for Toogoolawah church

The Toogoolawah Uniting Church will celebrate a century of faith, community and service to the Somerset region with a special centenary service on Sunday, May 31. The milestone celebration will begin at 10am, marking 100 years since the church was es...

15 May 2026

Bendigo Bank backs country show tradition

As thousands of people prepare to head through the gates for this year’s two-day Esk Show, one of the event’s major supporters says backing local events is all part of investing back into the community. Community Bank Lowood-Fernvale, part of the Ben...

15 May 2026

Esk kicks off show season

Free rides, fireworks, farm animals and lawnmower racing are all set to return as the 2026 Esk Show prepares to transform the Esk Showgrounds into a hub of country fun on May 22 and 23. Running since 1904, the much-loved annual event continues to be ...

15 May 2026

Show, sashes, smiles and country style

ESK’S leading teens shined at the Esk Show Society’s Boots and Bales Showgirl and Rural Ambassador Night on May 9 at the Esk Racecourse. 26-year-old Rebecca Thomas, sponsored by Brisbane Valley Roasters, was crowned the 2026 Esk Showgirl after sharin...

14 May 2026

Esk and Toogoolawah running for Top Tourism Town awards

TWO Somerset towns have been chosen as finalists for Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s (QCIT) 2026 Top Tourism Town Awards. The annual awards recognise outstanding regional destinations and honour communities which demonstrate a commitment to vis...

14 May 2026

Somerset celebrates small businesses

Queensland Small Business Month kicked off in Somerset with the annual Business Breakfast in Esk on Friday, 8 May. Businesses across the region joined together at the Somerset Civic Centre to enjoy a bite, network, and hear from small business expert...

8 May 2026

Toogoolawah SHS honours legacy

Toogoolawah State High School students have led a powerful ANZAC Day commemoration, honouring the service and sacrifice of Australian and New Zealand troops in a ceremony marked by strong student leadership and community involvement. Held on April 24...

7 May 2026

Reconciliation through art

JINIBARA artist Jennifer Kent’s reconciliation art piece, ‘Buguwar’, was officially presented to Somerset Regional Council on in Esk last month. The artwork was commissioned by Council for its Reconciliation Action Plan 2025-2027, representing the lo...

6 May 2026

End of an era for Esk Newsagency

After 18 years at the heart of Esk’s main street, Dion and Tracey Wengel have sold the Esk Newsagency, closing a significant chapter in both their lives and the life of the town. The couple handed over the business on April 27, 2026, marking the end ...