Toogoolawah to Esk

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 ...

27 April 2026

Sci-Fi hit lands in Toogoolawah

Moviegoers in Somerset are set for an exciting night at the cinema, with ‘Project Hail Mary’ coming to the big screen at Toogoolawah Pictures next month. Screening on May 2 from 7pm to 10.20pm at the historic Alexandra Hall on Cressbrook Street, the ...

25 April 2026

Meet your local psychologist, Sara Utz

EskPsych would like to introduce one of our team to the local community: psychologist Sara Utz, a locally grown professional who understands the realities of life in regional Queensland. Having lived across Somerset, the Lockyer Valley and Toowoomba,...

23 April 2026

Free brekky to start small biz month

LOCAL business owners are being invited to a free networking breakfast in Esk to celebrate Queensland Small Business Month. The Somerset Business Breakfast will be held on May 8 at the Somerset Civic Centre, bringing together business leaders, speake...

22 April 2026

JP service arrives at Esk Library

SOMERSET residents can now access a Justice of the Peace service at Esk Library, following community feedback calling for improved access. Mayor Jason Wendt said the new service was identified through a recent library survey and builds on existing JP...