Toogoolawah to Esk

20 March 2026

Comic opera set to hit Esk stage

Music lovers are in for an afternoon of laughter and lively melodies when the Esk Community Choir brings the wit and whimsy of Gilbert and Sullivan to the stage later this month. The choir will present ‘A Rollicking Romp with Gilbert and Sullivan’ on...

20 March 2026

Women in Agriculture morning tea this Friday

Somerset Regional Council, Regional Development Australia and Women in Agriculture have partnered to host a special event for International Women’s Day 2026. Somerset Deputy Mayor Helen Brieschke invited women in agriculture across the region to atte...

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...