Businesses break bread
Somerset and surrounding businesses got up bright and early for Somerset Regional Council’s annual Business Breakfast on Wednesday, 15 May.
The event allowed small businesses...
Open your garden gates
The 2024 Laidley Spring Festival Garden Competition is set to sprinkle its colourful magic in September, and now’s the time for local plant whisperers...
Wivenhoe triathlon no-go
Seqwater and Somerset Regional Council are seemingly at loggerheads over the establishment of a triathlon event at Lake Wivenhoe.
In October 2023, the council resolved...
Helidon school’s momentous 150th milestone
The grand 150th anniversary of Helidon State School brought together present and former students and the broader community to commemorate a momentous occasion on...
Openness and proactive leadership
Entering her first term on the Lockyer Valley Regional Council, Julie Reck champions transparency and robust communication as qualities that will strengthen the council's...
Treat for Mt Whitestone mums
On Friday, 10 May the students at Mount Whitestone State School invited their mums, nanas and grandmas in for a special pampering treat.
To their...
Hurley will be hands on
Councillor Tiara Hurley wants to bring a ‘personal touch’ to her role as a member of Somerset Regional Council (SRC).
Cr Hurley secured the position...
Gatton’s training day sparks firefighter readiness
The Gatton Showgrounds buzzed with activity on 11 May as firefighters from rural fire bridges united for a training day focused on drills and skills in...
Rocket protest on koala day
Residents from around Helidon gathered on Wild Koala Day, 1 May, to oppose an increase in rocket testing at a local facility.
Located on Waterfall...
Ray’s 30’s Chevrolet oozes classic charm
Longtime Grantham local Ray Ditchmen exudes passion for vehicles from the early 20th century, and proudly owns the iconic 1930 Chevrolet AD Tourer.
Moving to...
