Toogoolawah to Esk

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...

23 May 2026

Budget talk comes to the Show

Federal Member for Blair, Shayne Neumann, is encouraging locals to stop by and say hello at this weekend’s Esk Show, as the much-loved community event returns for another year of country entertainment and agricultural tradition. The Esk Show is one o...

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...