Media Releases

211 Result(s) Found

Come one, come all to the Kilcoy Multicultural Carnival

Published on 21 August 2026

One of Somerset Regional Council’s most anticipated annual events is coming to Kilcoy on Friday, 18 September.
The 2026 Kilcoy Multicultural Carnival brings together Somerset’s melting pot of cultural groups to explore and celebrate the region’s rich diversity.

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Multicultural, Kilcoy

Somerset Regional Council Highlights – 21 August 2026

Published on 21 August 2026

- Master recycling with Recycle Mate
- Swim season starting September
- Reminder to register for BOM weather alerts
- Check your mailbox for August rates notices

Tagged as: , Council Highlights, Rates and Charges, Disaster, Health & Lifestyle, Sport, Waste

Public Notice (TMR): Temporary closure of Linkes Lane at BVH

Published on 18 August 2026

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) wishes to advise that access to Linkes Lane from the Brisbane Valley Highway will be temporarily closed to traffic to enable pavement strengthening works.

Tagged as: , Public Notices

Have your say on Kilcoy’s streetscape designs

Published on 17 August 2026

Kilcoy residents, visitors, businesses and community groups are encouraged to have their say on concept design plans for the town’s streetscape.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Community Safety, Planning, Environment, Improvement Works, Major Projects, Streetscapes, Kilcoy

Somerset Regional Council Highlights – 14 August 2026

Published on 14 August 2026

- Councillors congratulate Somerset’s Ekka stars
- Somerset land to be valued in 2027
- Somerset rounds out fourth quarter on a high note

Tagged as: , Council Highlights, Meeting Highlights, Rates and Charges, Strategy, Honours & Celebration

Somerset calls for funding to finish the fire ant fight

Published on 14 August 2026

The fight against fire ants in South East Queensland is moving in the right direction, but the job is far from over.
Somerset Regional Council is raising awareness and support for the continuation of funding as the National Fire Ant Eradication Program (NFAEP) moves inwards to target the core infestation area.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Community Safety, Environment, Strategy

Prosper 2050 a major boost for SEQ food and water security project

Published on 11 August 2026

The Lockyer Valley and Somerset Water Security Scheme has been boosted by its inclusion in the Crisafulli Government’s 25-year primary industries blueprint.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Improvement Works, Major Projects

Highly invasive weed found in Somerset region

Published on 07 August 2026

A highly invasive weed, tropical soda apple, has been found on properties in Coominya, Kilcoy and Sandy Creek in the Somerset region.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment

Somerset Regional Council Highlights – 7 August 2026

Published on 07 August 2026

- Lantana Chemical Subsidy Program now open
- Small business workshop coming to Esk
- Rates notices to be issued 18 August
- Somerset Spotlight July-August edition now online
- Community Assistance Grants program open

Tagged as: , Council Highlights, Business & Economy, Rates and Charges, Environment

Spark curiosity this September at Kids Quest

Published on 06 August 2026

The September school holiday program will have a new event on the block with Kids Quest set to shake up the Somerset region.

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Environment, Events & Activities, Kids Activities, Somerset Civic Centre, Esk

Page 1 of 22

Media enquiries

news@somerset.qld.gov.au

Council Highlights
Meeting Highlights
Public Notices
Announcements
Arts & Culture
Business & Economy
Rates and Charges
Community Safety
Disaster
Planning
Environment
Animals
Strategy
Events & Activities
Kids Activities
Health & Lifestyle
Sport
Honours & Celebration
Multicultural
Improvement Works
Major Projects
Streetscapes
Waste
Libraries
Somerset Civic Centre
The Condensery
Tourism
Esk
Fernvale
Kilcoy
Lowood
Toogoolawah