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Somerset Regional Council Meeting Highlights – 22 July 2026

Published on 24 July 2026

- Budget increased for tree offset planting program
- New strategic plan to guide Somerset Libraries
- Strong uptake of Excellence Bursaries in June
- Arts and culture experts join advisory committee
- Refreshed Financial Hardship Policy supports ratepayers
- Toogoolawah farewells Sergeant John Cumner
- Kilcoy Christmas Carnival returns for 2026

Tagged as: , Meeting Highlights, Arts & Culture, Environment, Libraries, Toogoolawah

New visitor guide showcases Somerset’s simple pleasures

Published on 24 July 2026

Tourism is booming in Somerset, with more people choosing to spend their holidays exploring the region.
The launch of a new visitor guide and destination video follows Toogoolawah being named Queensland’s Top Tiny Tourism Town for 2026, adding to the region’s growing reputation as a visitor destination.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Health & Lifestyle, Tourism

Toogoolawah community celebrates tourism win

Published on 23 July 2026

Toogoolawah residents, businesses and community groups came together on Wednesday, 22 July to celebrate the tiny town’s win in a state-wide tourism competition.

Tagged as: , Meeting Highlights, Business & Economy, Honours & Celebration, Tourism, Toogoolawah

Federal cuts to disaster recovery will cost Somerset millions

Published on 23 July 2026

If the Commonwealth Government has its way with disaster recovery funding, Somerset Regional Council would face cost shifts in the millions, increasing the burden on ratepayers amid a cost-of-living crisis.

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

Bernard Salt to focus a spotlight on the benefits of water project

Published on 23 July 2026

Prominent Australian demographer Bernard Salt AM is set to highlight the benefits of a transformational Lockyer Valley and Somerset water project at a major regional event in August.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Events & Activities, Improvement Works

Somerset’s Bloomin’ Best Garden Competition underway

Published on 20 July 2026

Do you love gardening? Now’s your chance to share your green thumb passion with the community, and go in the running for a share in a $3,500 prize pool.

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

Somerset Regional Council Highlights – 17 July 2026

Published on 17 July 2026

- Lester Kropp Bridge Replacement works to continue
- Renew your dog registration
- Community Assistance Grants opening end of July
- In Good Company celebrates Christmas in July
- Small business workshop coming to Esk
- AusAlert national test happening 27 July

Tagged as: , Council Highlights, Announcements, Business & Economy, Community Safety, Events & Activities, Improvement Works

Sixty-one new citizens make the pledge in Somerset

Published on 17 July 2026

Somerset is now the proud home to 61 new Australian citizens, hailing from Bangladesh, Chile, Colombia, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Russia, the Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

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

Perfect day out for record smashing Somerset Rail Trail Classic

Published on 12 July 2026

Record breaking numbers of runners, walkers and cyclists hit the trail on Sunday, 12 July for the 23rd annual Somerset Rail Trail Classic.

Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Tourism, Fernvale, Lowood

Growers snap up 70 per cent of groundbreaking water project’s capacity

Published on 10 July 2026

More than 100 growers have signed on as foundation customers of the groundbreaking Lockyer Valley and Somerset Water Security Scheme (LVSWSS).

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

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Somerset Regional Council Meeting Highlights – 22 July 2026

New visitor guide showcases Somerset’s simple pleasures

Toogoolawah community celebrates tourism win

Federal cuts to disaster recovery will cost Somerset millions

Bernard Salt to focus a spotlight on the benefits of water project

Somerset’s Bloomin’ Best Garden Competition underway

Somerset Regional Council Highlights – 17 July 2026

Sixty-one new citizens make the pledge in Somerset

Perfect day out for record smashing Somerset Rail Trail Classic

Growers snap up 70 per cent of groundbreaking water project’s capacity

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