Somerset Regional Council

12/06/2026

🎡 Heading to the Lowood Show today?

Make sure you stop by Council’s stand and say hello to Alice and Steph, who are ready to answer your questions about Council services, community programs, weather alerts and more.

There’s plenty for the kids too, with free activities designed to keep them entertained while learning about the role local government plays in our everyday lives.

This year’s display is centred around the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) Councils Are Your Everyday campaign, highlighting the many essential services and infrastructure that support our communities every day.

You can also get your hands on a hard copy of Council’s new bi-monthly newsletter before it starts appearing at locations across the region on Monday.

Our team can show you how to sign up for Bureau of Meteorology weather warnings and alerts, helping you stay informed and prepared during severe weather events.

Come and say hello 👋 we’d love to see you there!

12/06/2026

EARLY BIRD ENDS TONIGHT!

This is your final chance to save on entry to the Somerset Rail Trail Classic – prices rise at midnight!

Choose your challenge: ride the 44km or 20km trail, or take on the 8km or 3km fun run/walk

Enter now and save up to $15 somersetrailtrailclassic.com.au

12/06/2026

Read the latest news from Council on our website 👇

▶️ Queensland Mack Muster sets sights on Archer Falls
▶️ Member for Lockyer stops in at Esk
▶️ Updated Operational Plan reflects Council’s new vision for Somerset
▶️ Council supports Somerset race clubs
▶️ Seven sport stars receive Excellence Bursaries

somerset.qld.gov.au/News/Somerset-Regional-Council-Meeting-Highlights-10-June-2026

11/06/2026

We are excited to announce our new bi-monthly newsletter, Somerset Spotlight, is now available online. 📰

Featuring Council updates, projects, events, arts and culture, and meeting highlights, Somerset Spotlight is home to the important news coming out of Council.

Printed copies will be available on Monday, 15 June from our Customer Service Centres, Somerset Libraries, Visitor Information Centres or various other Council facilities.

Read the newsletter - somerset.qld.gov.au/Somerset-Spotlight
Subscribe online - somerset.qld.gov.au/subscribe

11/06/2026

Somerset Seniors turn back time 🪩

Thank you all for attending today's Dementia Friendly Launch at the Somerset Civic Centre.

Today's event was an opportunity for Somerset seniors to learn, connect and celebrate the launch of a new Council-produced children’s book, ‘You’re Not a Nonny Nu, Nanna We Love You’, written by Donita Bundy with artwork by Marita Reynolds.

The design of the main character, nicknamed ‘Disco Nanna’, was based off artwork by Toogoolawah State School student, Lara.

Somerset Regional Council’s dementia-friendly initiative is supported by the Queensland Government Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety following a successful application for $42,200 in funding through the Age-friendly Community Development Grant program.

10/06/2026

Subscribe to Somerset Spotlight before 30 June to go in the draw to win a family pass to the 2026 Somerset Rail Trail Classic! 🌟

We are excited to announce our new bi-monthly newsletter, Somerset Spotlight, is launching very soon. 📰

Featuring Council updates, projects, events, arts and culture, and meeting highlights, Somerset Spotlight is home to the important news coming out of Council.

You'll be able to grab a printed copy from one of our Council’s Customer Service Centres, Somerset Libraries, Visitor Information Centres or various other Council facilities.

🖱️ Subscribe before 30 June 2026 to win! somerset.qld.gov.au/subscribe

09/06/2026

Download the BoM Weather App to receive the most up-to-date weather alerts 🌩️

Council will discontinue its subscription to the Early Warning Network (EWN) on 31 August 2026, and encourages Somerset residents to download and subscribe to the Bureau of Meteorology’s (BoM) new national warning service.

The BoM Weather App offers:
▶️ real-time, location-based push notifications
▶️ option to receive alerts for up to three locations
▶️ warnings for floods, fires, tropical cyclones, severe thunderstorms and other weather events

The BoM Weather App is a FREE service, whereas EWN comes at a significant cost to Council and therefore the ratepayer.

Download the app:
App Store (Apple devices): apps.apple.com/us/app/bom-weather/id1100096880
Play Store (Android devices): http://play.google.com/store/apps/details...
Visit the website: bom.gov.au

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08/06/2026

07/06/2026

📢 Minute with the Mayor! 📢
Make sure to tune in each week for a short update on what's happening in Somerset.

Not sure where to dispose batteries in Somerset?
👉 Check out recyclemate.com.au
📲 Download the Somerset Bin App: somerset.qld.gov.au/somersetbinapp

05/06/2026

Heading to the Toogoolawah Show today? 🐮 🎇

Make sure you stop by Council’s stand and say hello to Steph, Robyn and Peter, who are ready to answer your questions about Council services, pest management, weather alerts and more.

Peter from Council’s Pest Management team will be on hand to share advice on managing invasive pests and weeds and provide information to help protect our local environment.

There’s plenty for the kids too, with free activities designed to keep them entertained while learning about the vital role local government plays in our everyday lives.

This year’s display is centred around the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) Councils Are Your Everyday campaign, highlighting the many essential services and infrastructure that support our communities every day.

Our team can also show you how to sign up for Bureau of Meteorology weather warnings and alerts, helping you stay informed and prepared during severe weather events.

Come and say hello 👋 we’d love to see you there!