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Condensery explores sense of home and belonging

Published on 06 July 2026

The Condensery – Somerset Regional Art Gallery will open its doors to three new exhibitions exploring ideas of displacement, memory and belonging through the power of language from July to September 2026.

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Somerset Regional Council Highlights – 3 July 2026

Published on 03 July 2026

- Celebrate Christmas in July, In Good Company
- AusAlert national test happening 27 July
- Wild dog baiting day scheduled for Somerset
- Dementia Talk coming to Esk Library

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Disaster funding cuts will cost Somerset ratepayers

Published on 26 June 2026

Somerset Regional Council has joined a growing chorus of Queensland local governments calling for the Commonwealth Government to scrap proposed changes to the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

Tagged as: , Meeting Highlights, Business & Economy, Community Safety, Disaster, Improvement Works

Somerset Regional Council Meeting Highlights – 24 June 2026

Published on 26 June 2026

- Concrete manufacturer paves the way for Lowood industrial area
- New life for Linville Railway Station
- Regional Arts Development Fund supports three Somerset initiatives

Tagged as: , Meeting Highlights, Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Events & Activities, Somerset Civic Centre, The Condensery

Council adopts budget focused on financial sustainability

Published on 24 June 2026

Somerset Regional Council has today adopted its 2026-2027 Budget, delivering a responsible financial plan that maintains essential services while responding to significant cost pressures across fuel, materials and labour.

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Somerset kids are sorted these school holidays

Published on 22 June 2026

WINTER is here and so is Somerset Regional Council’s School Holiday Program, packed with hands on activities for all ages.

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Council meetings coming to Glamorgan Vale, Mount Kilcoy and Coominya

Published on 19 June 2026

AFTER a successful trial in 2025-2026, Community Council Meetings will return to towns across Somerset in 2026-2027.

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Somerset turns back time for children’s book launch

Published on 12 June 2026

Somerset is well on its way to becoming a dementia friendly region, following the launch of its dementia friendly initiative and the release of a new children’s book on Thursday, 11 June.

Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Somerset Civic Centre

Somerset Regional Council Meeting Highlights – 10 June 2026

Published on 11 June 2026

- Queensland Mack Muster sets sights on Archer Falls
- Member for Lockyer stops in at Esk
- Updated Operational Plan reflects Council’s new vision for Somerset
- Council supports Somerset race clubs
- Seven sport stars receive Excellence Bursaries

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Somerset Regional Council Highlights – 29 May 2026

Published on 29 May 2026

- Partners called for 2026 Kilcoy Multicultural Carnival
- Somerset hits the road for Bush Councils Convention
- Celebrating National Reconciliation Week through art
- Somerset Rail Trail Classic Early Bird sales closing soon
- Subscribe to Somerset Spotlight

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