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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, Environment, Improvement Works, 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

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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

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.

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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, Environment

Public Notice: Facility closures - Monday, 10 August

Published on 07 August 2026

Council facilities will be closed for the Ekka Show public holiday on Monday, 10 August.

Tagged as: , Public Notices, Libraries, Somerset Civic Centre, The Condensery

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, Somerset Civic Centre, Esk

Shane hangs up his boots after 24 years serving Somerset

Published on 31 July 2026

Over the past two decades, Shane Teske’s fondest memories have been working with Somerset landholders.
After 24 years of service to his community, the Somerset Regional Council Pest Management Officer has decided to hang up the boots, sit back and enjoy life on his Mount Beppo property.

Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Honours & Celebration

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

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Have your say on Kilcoy’s streetscape designs

Somerset Regional Council Highlights – 14 August 2026

Somerset calls for funding to finish the fire ant fight

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

Highly invasive weed found in Somerset region

Somerset Regional Council Highlights – 7 August 2026

Public Notice: Facility closures - Monday, 10 August

Spark curiosity this September at Kids Quest

Shane hangs up his boots after 24 years serving Somerset

Somerset Regional Council Meeting Highlights – 22 July 2026

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