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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).

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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

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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 Regional Council Meeting Highlights – 20 May 2026

Published on 22 May 2026

- Planning scheme amendments move to final stages
- Council approves 180 lots for development across Woolmar and Fernvale
- Green thumbs, get ready for the 2026 Somerset Garden Competition
- Councillors thank Somerset volunteers
- Council sponsors Festival of Cycling

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Council calls for its fair share ahead of dam upgrades

Published on 22 May 2026

SOMERSET Regional Council will advocate for Somerset Dam Village residents and the wider community as Seqwater progresses plans for the Somerset Dam Improvement Project.

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BoM Weather App to become Somerset’s primary weather warning service

Published on 22 May 2026

Somerset Regional Council is encouraging residents to download the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) Weather App and subscribe to its new national warning service as the region’s primary source of weather alerts.
Council will discontinue its subscription to the Early Warning Network (EWN) on 31 August 2026.

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Setting course for 2031: 'Thriving communities – country lifestyle'

Published on 22 May 2026

Somerset Regional Council has 2031 in its sights and a clear path forward.
Councillors adopted the Corporate Plan 2026-2031 on Wednesday, 20 May, setting a new strategic direction for the organisation.

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Somerset Regional Council Meeting Highlights – 22 April 2026

Published on 24 April 2026

- Community feedback guides Council’s Corporate Plan
- Somerset at the ready with updated Local Disaster Management Plan
- Renewed grants policy supports community events and projects
- New operator awarded for Somerset Refuse and Recycling Centres

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Somerset Regional Council Meeting Highlights – 8 April 2026

Published on 09 April 2026

- Kilcoy Streetscape progresses to detailed design phase
- Council urges State to reconsider e-mobility bill for BVRT users
- Somerset softball and netball stars receive Excellence Bursaries

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Somerset Regional Council Meeting Highlights – 24 March 2026

Published on 27 March 2026

- Council meeting held in Linville
- New Toogoolawah Library ready for construction
- Artist appointed for Twin Bridges mural
- Fuel shortage necessitates careful planning for Council
- Somerset Libraries survey identifies strengths and challenges
- Lodge your Council Customer Service Requests online

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Disaster funding cuts will cost Somerset ratepayers

Somerset Regional Council Meeting Highlights – 24 June 2026

Council adopts budget focused on financial sustainability

Somerset Regional Council Meeting Highlights – 20 May 2026

Council calls for its fair share ahead of dam upgrades

BoM Weather App to become Somerset’s primary weather warning service

Setting course for 2031: 'Thriving communities – country lifestyle'

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