Woodford to Wamuran

29 May 2026

Teen butcher takes gold at The Glassies

At just 17 years of age, apprentice butcher Hunter Juffs has earned one of the region’s highest small business honours, taking out Gold Employee at the 2026 Glass House Small Business Awards — affectionately known throughout the Glass House electorat...

28 May 2026

Carving out a reputation

Woodford craftsman Broc Cattley has taken out the top honour at the 2026 Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize on May 2, winning the prestigious $10,000 William Bayliss Commemorative Prize for his sculptural timber piece ‘Beginnings’. Held this year as part of...

22 May 2026

Glamour and grace for Woodford’s Golden Girls

A special glamour photo shoot at Woodford Manor has helped dozens of residents rediscover their confidence, beauty and sense of self, with women aged from 80 to 103 stepping in front of the camera for a pampering experience unlike any they had experi...

15 May 2026

Mount Mee markets are back on

The Mount Mee Public Hall will once again come alive with local creativity and community spirit, with monthly markets returning on Saturday, June 6. Hosted by the Mount Mee Hall Committee, the markets run from 8am to 1pm on the first Saturday of each...

15 May 2026

The remarkable 103 years of Ruth Cotton

Contributed by Lee-Ann Swan At 103 years young, Ruth Cotton continues to inspire everyone around her with her energy, positivity, and active lifestyle. Born in England, Ruth moved to New Zealand in 1962 before later making Australia her home. Althoug...

26 April 2026

Woodfordia prepares for The Planting

WOODFORDIA is preparing to welcome the community for The Planting Festival from May 1 to 3, a weekend focused on nature, connection and shared resilience. Set against the backdrop of autumn, the festival offers a chance to step away from the pace of ...

17 April 2026

Local community groups and events

Wamuran Lions Club Monthly Community Dinner When: Second Friday of every month. Next Event: May 9, 5 – 8pm with trivia at 7pm. Location: Wamuran Sports Complex More Info: Woodford Historical Society Kids Yarrow Club – Free to join. All events are fre...

16 April 2026

Carriage send-off for Woodford champion

Woodford locals turned out in strong numbers on March 30 to farewell equestrian carriage driver Jane Howard, gathering at Whippy’s Woodfired for a community send-off ahead of her international competition journey. The afternoon event brought together...

8 April 2026

Hard hats, big hearts

Workers at the Woodford Youth Detention Centre construction site have raised $35,000 for the local community, with their grassroots fundraising effort now shifting focus from schools to sporting clubs. The group donated $5,000 to the Stanley River Wo...