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Assistance grants support Somerset groups

Published on 25 September 2026

Somerset Regional Council has awarded more than $67,000 to community groups across the region in its latest round of Community Assistance Grants.

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Somerset Regional Council Meeting Highlights - 23 September 2026

Published on 25 September 2026

- Council continues Cadaghi Tree Replacement Program at Kilcoy
- Council meeting coming to Glamorgan Vale
- Federal Member for Blair visits Esk to talk about Somerset priorities
- Five Excellence Bursaries awarded

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Somerset’s Bloomin’ Best Gardens to open their gates

Published on 22 September 2026

Council has unveiled the winners of the 10th annual Somerset Garden Competition, with entrants opening their gates for the Open Gardens Weekend over 26 and 27 September.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Somerset Civic Centre, Tourism

Nominations open for 2027 Somerset Australia Day Awards

Published on 18 September 2026

Council is calling on the community to help recognise the outstanding contributions of local individuals, groups and events by nominating them for the 2027 Somerset Australia Day Awards.

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Toogoolawah takes silver for Australia’s Top Tiny Tourism Town

Published on 15 September 2026

A tiny town in Queensland’s Somerset region has received a major national tourism accolade, with Toogoolawah coming in second place for Australia’s Top Tiny Tourism Town for 2026.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration, Tourism, Toogoolawah

Somerset Regional Council Meeting Highlights - 9 September 2026

Published on 11 September 2026

- Funding helps Council fight against illegal dumping
- Member for Nanango stops in at Esk
- RADF to support Kilcoy historical mapping project
- Council approves 16 Community Assistance Grants

Tagged as: , Council Highlights, Meeting Highlights, Announcements, Environment, Arts & Culture, Grants

Australia’s largest recycled water irrigation scheme showcased

Published on 28 August 2026

The Lockyer Valley and Somerset have taken their case to build Australia’s largest recycled water irrigation scheme to Queensland’s decision-makers at Parliament House.

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Somerset’s new tourism strategy sets stage for 2032

Published on 28 August 2026

The Somerset region is set to become South East Queensland’s retreat for authentic country lifestyle and nature-based adventure.

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SEQ City Deal funding launches Somerset streetscapes

Published on 24 August 2026

Two major streetscape projects in the Somerset region have taken their first steps thanks to $1.66 million in funding from the South East Queensland (SEQ) Liveability Fund, under the SEQ City Deal.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Planning, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Improvement Works, Major Projects, Streetscapes, Kilcoy, Lowood

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.

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