Toogoolawah to Esk

4 June 2026

Cheers to 100 years

A century of faith, fellowship and community service was celebrated in Toogoolawah on Sunday as the town’s Uniting Church marked 100 years since the opening of its historic church building. More than 200 people packed the church for the centenary cel...

31 May 2026

Ball gowns and country crowns

The countdown is on for one of Toogoolawah’s biggest social events of the year, with the 2026 Toogoolawah Show Ball set to celebrate the region’s agricultural ambassadors and community spirit this weekend. The annual event will be held on Saturday, M...

31 May 2026

Country fun set for the Toogoolawah Show

Country spirit, fireworks and fast-paced arena action are set to return to Somerset next week as the Toogoolawah Show prepares for a huge two-day celebration of rural tradition and family entertainment. Running on June 5 and 6 at the Toogoolawah Show...

29 May 2026

Esk steals the show

Thousands flocked to the Esk Showgrounds over the weekend as the 2026 Esk Show kicked off the 2026 show season, having delivered two days of rides, fireworks, livestock competitions, chainsaw races and country entertainment. Families packed the Side ...

27 May 2026

Council raises concerns with state over impact of Somerset Dam upgrade project

Somerset Council will lobby the State Government over the potential impacts of Seqwater’s multibillion-dollar Somerset Dam upgrade, warning nearby communities could face years of disruption. Seqwater’s Somerset Dam Improvement Project aims to enhance...

27 May 2026

Somerset targets growth plans

With Somerset facing rapid growth, rising infrastructure demands and the approach of the 2032 Olympic Games, Somerset Regional Council has adopted a new five-year corporate plan to help shape the region’s future. The Corporate Plan 2026–2031 was offi...

23 May 2026

Free rides spark show excitement

Families heading to the 2026 Esk Show this weekend can expect plenty of thrills without the hefty price tag, with free carnival rides returning as one of the event’s biggest drawcards. The much-loved Somerset event will take over the Esk Showgrounds ...

23 May 2026

Somerset youngsters tackle farming challenge

Teams of young locals will battle it out in farming-inspired games and challenges when the Young Farmer’s Challenge returns to the Esk Show this weekend. Held in the main ring on Saturday evening, the popular event has become one of the show’s most e...

23 May 2026

Council to showcase services at Esk Show

SOMERSET Regional Council encourages locals to stop by and say hello at this weekend’s Esk Show, with Council proudly supporting the long-running community event once again in 2026. The annual show, running across May 22 and 23, will feature everythi...