Hundreds of educators expected as UniSQ expands online learning
Back by popular demand, the University of Southern Queensland’s (UniSQ) PL-Connect program will return in 2026 with an expanded series of online professional learning...
National Simultaneous Storytime Gatton Library
The Gatton Library will host this year’s 26th National Simultaneous Storytime – and you’re invited to come along.
National Simultaneous Storytime will once again see...
Esk and Toogoolawah finalists in QLD Top Tourism
Two Somerset towns have been chosen as finalists for Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s (QTIC) 2026 Top Tourism Town Awards.
The annual awards recognise outstanding regional...
Teen charged with stealing vehicle Coominya
Detectives from Ipswich Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a 19-year-old man following the discovery of a stolen vehicle at Coominya during the early morning...
Gatton Derby draws crowds
Excitement and community spirit filled Lake Apex Drive in Gatton as crowds gathered for this year’s Billy Cart Derby, with organisers describing the event...
Regional Australia urged: Census countdown
The 2026 Census is less than 100 days away, with Census night to be held on Tuesday 11 August 2026.
The Census is an important...
Glenore Grove QCWA Tombola Success
The QCWA ladies of Glenore Grove recently hosted a wonderful Mother’s Day Tombola on Tuesday, 2nd May, at the Glenore Grove Community Hall. The...
Police charge 33 over hooning crackdown
Police have charged 33 people over alleged hooning activity at Wivenhoe Hill earlier this year, following a major investigation into dangerous group driving behaviour...
Rural doctors frontline domestic violence
In rural and remote communities, familiarity is part of daily life. For a Rural Generalist practising in these regions, that closeness can support care...
Helping Somerset grow
It’s no secret that the Somerset region is growing. In 2026, our population sits around 26,200 people. This number is expected to grow to...
