Toogoolawah to Esk

20 February 2026

Public defib goes live

A new publicly accessible defibrillator has been installed in Toogoolawah, offering vital, round-the-clock protection for locals and visitors. The unit, located in front of Mitre 10, was officially inaugurated on Friday, February 6. The device is the...

18 February 2026

Toogoolawah saddles up for big campdraft weekend

The Toogoolawah Campdraft is set to return to the Toogoolawah Showgrounds for an action-packed weekend of traditional Australian equestrian competition from Friday, March 13 to Sunday, March 15. Competitors and spectators from across Queensland and b...

16 February 2026

Student art inspires new children’s book

SOMERSET Regional Council has selected winning character designs for a new children’s book, set to be launched in June 2026. The children’s book forms part of a larger initiative to make Somerset a dementia-friendly region. Last year, Somerset studen...

10 February 2026

Toogoolawah golf

Wednesday 28th January Ladies AM Golf – Winner Chris Stevens 21 points.Runner up Ulla Freihofner 20 points. Enid’s NTP no 13 Julie Yeo. PM Chook Run – Winner Michael O’Connor 21 points.Runner up Geoff Bailey 20 points. NTP’S no 1 Jeff Yeo no 4 Michae...

10 February 2026

Sports Results – Toogoolawah bowls

Australia Day Family Day event on January 26 – We had overwhelming support from our loyal members, locals and visitors. Over thirty people attended and it was a day filled with fun games and good times. The day highlighted our strong community spirit...

8 February 2026

Running from Dusk til Dawn

Hundreds of runners are expected to descend on Toogoolawah this month as a long-running overnight charity event returns, raising vital funds for people in need while transforming the local showgrounds into a 12-hour festival of endurance, music and c...

25 January 2026

Local wellness business grows

As stress, burnout and sleep issues continue to rise, a Toogoolawah wellness practitioner is offering locals a chance to slow down through hands-on healing, mindful breathwork and handcrafted skincare made just up the road. Carine Cuyvers offers refl...

25 January 2026

Cressbrook News reels in new tackle range for Summer

Local anglers are being encouraged to shop close to home as Cressbrook News continues to expand its fishing tackle range, bringing new stock and competitive pricing to Toogoolawah and the wider Somerset region. Owned by Jason and Amanda Weare, the bu...

23 January 2026

Celebrate Somerset’s new citizens

Somerset Council is inviting residents to join in on Somerset Celebrates Australia Day 2026 at the Somerset Civic Centre in Esk on Monday, January 26, to celebrate the region’s new and outstanding citizens. Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said Council’s A...