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Just one hour from Brisbane, you will discover an amazing area full of natural beauty. Whether it is the breathtaking scenery, native bushlands, meandering lakes and rivers or the patchwork pattern of our farming land, there is something for everyone to enjoy in south-east Queensland’s Valley of the Lakes... more

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National Simultaneous Storytime comes to Somerset Libraries

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On Wednesday 23 May 2012 at 11:00am Kilcoy, Toogoolawah, Esk and Lowood Libraries will join organisations from Broome to Hobart, reading the picture book The Very Cranky Bear to more than 170,000 children across Australia.

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11/05/12

Volunteer survey now live

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Somerset Region volunteer groups can go online to have their say about their goals, the issues they face, and how they can be supported to address them

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8/05/12

Somerset to feature in latest Holden ad

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Filming of the latest Holden television commercial has wound up at Twin Bridges on the Brisbane River near Fernvale.

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8/05/12

Somerset Men's Shed Family Fun Day - Saturday 19 May

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Somerset Community Men’s Shed planning an Open Shed Family Fun Day on Saturday May 19th from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

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3/05/12

Somerset welcomes new Regional Librarian

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Somerset Council has welcomed Caroline Smith as the new Regional Librarian for the area's four council libraries.

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2/05/12

Esk to Host Somerset Skate Park Championships

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Somerset Skate Park Championships are set to recognise the best skate park talent in our Region.

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2/05/12

Last chance for 2011/12 Somerset community grants

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Somerset Regional Council has budgeted $130,000 in community assistance grants this financial year with some funds still remaining.

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1/05/12

Storytelling Project with the Somerset Community

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Human Ventures will this month begin a digital storytelling project with the Somerset community, in partnership with Somerset Regional Council.

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26/04/12

Warrior Dash to make Queensland debut in Kilcoy

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Chicago-based Red Frog Events has selected a site in Mount Kilcoy to hold what is described as the world’s largest running series in summer 2012

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24/04/12

Mothers Day Craft at Somerset Libraries

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Mother's Day Craft for the kids.

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23/04/12


 

Please visit Council's Disaster Preparedness page where you will find vast amounts of information and links to other sites that you should find useful.

It is important that each household prepares itself to be self sufficient for at least the first 72 hours. Find out more here.

For up to date information on Road Closures in our Region and throughout the State, visit www.131940.qld.gov.au or call 131940. Council will issue Road Closure information utilising this service.