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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.

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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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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.

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Turn back time for Somerset’s Dementia Friendly Launch

Published on 28 May 2026

Somerset Regional Council has taken meaningful steps on its path to becoming a Dementia Friendly Council, and now Somerset seniors are invited to wear their best 70s outfits to celebrate a key milestone.

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Somerset Regional Council Highlights – 20 February 2026

Published on 20 February 2026

- Council Meeting coming to Linville
- Harlin public amenities set for an upgrade
- Wild Dog Control Program on soon in Somerset
- Last Aid for Seniors information session coming to Fernvale
- Change of location for Artist Networking Event
- Arts grant writing workshop coming to Somerset Civic Centre

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No job too difficult for Citizen of the Year Bruce Webber

Published on 26 January 2026

SOMERSET Citizen of the Year 2026 Bruce Webber is always the first to raise his hand to help.
The father of six has lived in Somerset for more than ten years and has become an invaluable member of the Toogoolawah community.

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Somerset Blue Light your Community Group of the Year

Published on 26 January 2026

THE SOMERSET Blue Light Disco Association’s commitment to delivering early intervention and crime reduction programs has earned them the 2026 Somerset Community Group of the Year Award.

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Esk Community Choir wins Arts and Culture Award

Published on 26 January 2026

FOR ALMOST 50 years the Esk Community Chor has provided the Somerset region with top quality entertainment and empowered older members of the community to rekindle their passion for music.

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Rollston’s rugby prowess earns Somerset Sports Award

Published on 26 January 2026

LOCHLAN Rollston spent 2025 playing Rugby Union among Australia’s top athletes and represented the Somerset region in international competitions.
For his efforts, Somerset Regional Council awarded the 19-year-old rugby star with the 2026 Somerset Sports Award at the Australia Day Awards Ceremony on Monday, 26 January at the Somerset Civic Centre in Esk.

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Event of the Year goes to Glamorgan Vale State School P&C

Published on 26 January 2026

GLAMORGAN Vale State School students, parents and teachers past and present reunited for a beautiful celebration of the small community’s rich history in education.
For their efforts, Somerset Regional Council awarded the Glamorgan Vale State School P and C with 2026 Somerset Event of the Year for its 150th Anniversary Celebration.

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Sixty-one new citizens make the pledge in Somerset

Somerset Regional Council Meeting Highlights – 24 June 2026

Somerset turns back time for children’s book launch

Turn back time for Somerset’s Dementia Friendly Launch

Somerset Regional Council Highlights – 20 February 2026

No job too difficult for Citizen of the Year Bruce Webber

Somerset Blue Light your Community Group of the Year

Esk Community Choir wins Arts and Culture Award

Rollston’s rugby prowess earns Somerset Sports Award

Event of the Year goes to Glamorgan Vale State School P&C

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