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...
Way to keep those door knockers away
The Queensland Office of Fair Trading has released do-not-knock’ stickers for residents not wishing to by disturbed by the door to door salesmen.
Under...
Lockyer Valley Orchid Show Blossoms
The Lockyer Valley Orchid Society invited locals and visitors to admire the blooming plants and learn about the rich culture of various orchid types...
Simultaneous Storytime
National Simultaneous Storytime will this year celebrate its 24th anniversary – and will once again be marked at Gatton Library, with the region’s youngsters...
Somerset thumbs down
Somerset Regional Council (SRC) has given a big thumbs down to the Local Government Association of Queensland’s (LGAQ) constitution regarding electing Policy Executives.
In its...
Libraries open Saturdays
Somerset Regional Council will continue to open its Lowood and Kilcoy library branches on Saturday mornings following a successful six-month trial.
Mayor Jason Wendt...












