Somerset Regional Council Highlights – 20 February 2026
Published on 20 February 2026
Somerset Regional Council will host its next Council Community Meeting in Linville on Tuesday, 24 March.
Council Meeting coming to Linville
Somerset Regional Council will host its next Council Community Meeting in Linville on Tuesday, 24 March.
Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt encouraged community members in Linville, Moore and surrounding districts to make the most of the meeting.
“We had great attendance and positive feedback from the Kilcoy and Fernvale communities at our previous meetings in 2025,” Cr Wendt said.
“This is a great opportunity to meet Councillors and Directors, to ask questions and learn about Council’s decision-making process.
“Somerset is a vast and decentralised region, and our Council has a duty to represent and deliver services for everyone, no matter where they live.”
The meeting will be held at 11am on 24 March at the Linville Hall on 40 George Street, Linville.
To view ordinary Council meeting dates, times and locations, visit Council’s website: somerset.qld.gov.au/Council-Meetings
Harlin public amenities set for an upgrade
Somerset Regional Council contractors will start renovation works on the Harlin amenities block at Simeon Lord Park in the last week of February.
The amenities will be refurbished with new paint, flooring and new toilets being installed.
The works are expected to be completed mid-April.
Temporary facilities will be available on site during this time.
The amenities block at Simeon Lord Park in Harlin is being renovated with new paint, flooring and toilets.
Wild Dog Control Program on soon in Somerset
To control wild dog numbers, Somerset Regional Council will hold a wild dog baiting day on Monday, 9 March.
Council will assist with the preparation of 1080 poison baits at two sites:
- Kilcoy Showground, 7.30am-9am
- Middle Creek, Bryden, 10.30 am-12pm
For enquiries or bookings phone Council on 5424 4000.
Last Aid for Seniors information session coming to Fernvale
Somerset Regional Council will host three information sessions for end-of-life care planning in 2026 through its senior connections program, In Good Company.
Somerset Social Plan Advisory Committee Chair, Councillor Michael Bishop, encouraged seniors and carers in the community to register for the sessions.
“The Last Aid for Seniors course, presented by Palliative Care Queensland, helps participants understand end-of-life care and the importance of planning ahead,” Cr Bishop said.
“The course is about relieving suffering and recognising dying as a natural part of life.
“Participants will learn about end-of-life planning, comfort measures, and final goodbyes.”
The first session will be held at the Fernvale Visitor Information Centre from 9am to 1pm on Tuesday, 24 March.
Further events will be held in Kilcoy on Monday, 25 May and in Esk on Monday, 27 July.
All sessions will include light refreshments, with a small charge of $5 payable on the day of the session.
Bookings are essential, for more information and to register contact Council on 5424 4000 or mail@somerset.qld.gov.au
The In Good Company program is funded by the Queensland Government.
For more information visit somerset.qld.gov.au/IGC
Change of location for Artist Networking Event
Join creatives from across the region for Somerset Regional Council’s Artist Networking Event on 25 February, now held at the Somerset Civic Centre in Esk.
The event is a unique opportunity for visual, performance and literary artists and arts workers to meet Council’s Arts and Culture team, build meaningful connections with fellow artists and learn about funding opportunities.
The event will include a Q and A panel with Olivia Everitt, a grant writer and arts consultant who is also delivering grant writing workshops at the Somerset Civic Centre in the same week.
The Artist networking Event will be held from 5.30pm on Wednesday, 25 February at the Somerset Civic Centre on 35 Esk Hampton Road, Esk.
The event was previously to be held at The Condensery – Somerset Regional Art Gallery but has been moved due to the gallery’s closure for essential maintenance and exhibition changeover.
For more information contact Council on 5424 4000 or mail@somerset.qld.gov.au
Arts grant writing workshop coming to Somerset Civic Centre
The Somerset Civic Centre will host experienced grant writer and arts consultant Olivia Everitt for two free Grant Writing For The Arts Workshops in February.
The practical, beginner-to-immediate workshop is designed to help artists, arts workers and creative organisations build confidence and capability in writing successful grant applications.
The three-hour sessions will cover key grant terminology, project planning essentials, budget development, auspicing, useful templates and an overview of government, corporate and philanthropic funding for the arts.
The workshops will be held from 10am to 1pm on Wednesday, 25 February and Thursday, 26 February at the Somerset Civic Centre on 35 Esk Hampton Road, Esk.
Bookings essential, visit somersetciviccentre.com.au/grant-writing-for-the-arts-workshop