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Somerset Regional Council

Locality: Esk, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5424 4000

Address: 2 Redbank Street 4312 Esk, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.somerset.qld.gov.au

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24.01.2022 Somerset Regional Council is asking residents to have their say on the upgrade of a playground at Toogoolawah. Link to Survey: https://bit.ly/3f0QngC

23.01.2022 Lest we forget. They gave their tomorrow for our today. We are forever in their debt.

22.01.2022 Somerset Regional Council meeting on Wednesday Nominate your Somerset hero Council assists storm ravaged neighbours Register to be part of annual Garage Sale Trail The circus is coming to Somerset... Read more: https://bit.ly/2JLZc2h Read more here:

22.01.2022 The festive season has arrived in Somerset with 44 residents entering Council’s annual Christmas lights competition. Check out the full list of entrants below Lights will be on from 1 December to 26 December until 10pm.... Plan your Christmas Lights trip: Linville/Kilcoy/Somerset Dam: https://bit.ly/3qbQ2ga Toogoolawah: https://bit.ly/39qJzrL Esk/Mt Hallen: https://bit.ly/3o7N36D Fernvale/Glamorgan Vale: https://bit.ly/3ooa7OX Lowood: https://bit.ly/3fWohUq

22.01.2022 It's spring season and we are excited to announce it's time for our annual Open Gardens event. Come and visit this Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 2pm and enjoy Somerset's most beautiful gardens .

21.01.2022 The 2021 Australia Day Award Nominations are still open. Have you nominated? Your nomination could mean the world to someone. Nominate now: https://bit.ly/2IsRucR

21.01.2022 Next week is National Road Safety Week 2020 Council is encouraging everyone to support National Road Safety Week and to ‘drive so others survive’ Read more: https://bit.ly/2Irp8iW

20.01.2022 Councillors Jason Wendt and Kylee Isidro talk about DFV and their hope for the future. Information on services that support Somerset residents can be found at https://bit.ly/372ZwTv

20.01.2022 Don't miss this amazing date with some of Australia's funniest women on Friday, 23 October at the Somerset Civic Centre- Esk. Gather a table of your favourite gal pals and celebrate an evening out your way, with quality gal time and LAUGHS! Tour supported by the Arts and Cultural Recovery Package and arTour, initiatives of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland... Bookings essential: phone (07) 5424 2713 General tickets $20 Pre-purchased cheese platters for two are $25 Pre-show and interval bar service available. Seating allocation will be advised on entry to the event. Some coarse language and themes which may offend.

19.01.2022 Over the past 12 months and leading into forecasts of a La Nina weather pattern, Somerset Regional Council has commissioned new localised flood studies across the towns of Esk, Kilcoy, Toogoolawah, Minden, Lowood and Fernvale. These localised flood studies, called local floodplain management plans, will improve our understanding of floods in Somerset’s urban areas. Technical officers and Consultants will be available to discuss the flood studies including new mapping. RSVP’s ...are not required: Kilcoy Kilcoy Visitor Information Centre Tuesday, 13 October 2020 - 4pm to 6pm Esk Somerset Civic Centre Wednesday,14 October 2020 - 11am to 2:00pm Fernvale Fernvale Community Hall Wednesday,14 October 2020 - 4pm to 6pm The flood study mapping will also be available on Council’s website until Friday, 23 October 2020 and comments and feedback can be provided via email to [email protected] Remember if you are feeling unwell, please do not attend.

19.01.2022 Free Workshop - How to engage with community through song writing. Learn new skills by working with singer song writer, Nik Phillips, who will focus on a variety of subject matter including how to engage customers using music. 21 November 2021... 2pm Somerset Civic Centre Read more: https://bit.ly/3picm7y

18.01.2022 This Spring, we're powering the Garage Sale Trail recovery edition alongside 115 legendary Aussie Councils. This support makes the event free for residents, great for the planet and helps strengthen our community. Dial in those karma credits and get involved in-person or online at Somerset Garage Sale Trail

17.01.2022 This week is Get Ready Queensland Week! It’s time for Queenslanders to get ready for the upcoming severe weather season. It’s easy to be prepared in just three steps: Step 1: Prepare a household emergency plan Step 2: Pack emergency supplies... Step 3: Check your insurance, so you know you’re covered. For more information, visit getready.qld.gov.au See more

16.01.2022 Make this weekend unforgettable and book your circus workshop with Flipside Circus . More info here: https://bit.ly/38hRVBA

15.01.2022 16:42 Dec 12 QLD Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds & Heavy Rain. Gold Coast, Brisbane, Moreton Island, North Stradbroke Island, Sunshine Coast, Fraser Island, Caboolture, Cleveland, Redcliffe, Jimboomba, Beaudesert and Springbrook Details: QLD Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds & Heavy Rain... For people in parts of Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts. Issued at 4:41 pm Saturday, 12 December 2020. SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS TO DEVELOP AROUND SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND DURING SUNDAY Weather Situation: A surface trough is expected to deepen off the southeast Queensland coast into Sunday. A low pressure system is likely to form along this trough and approach the southeast Queensland coast late on Sunday and into Monday. Abnormally high tides exceeding the highest tide of the year are expected to develop about the southeast Queensland coast on Sunday morning's high tide. Dangerous surf conditions are also expected to develop during Sunday and in combination with the abnormally high tides could lead to significant coastal erosion about areas exposed to wave action. Heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding is forecast to develop late on Sunday. Six-hourly rainfall totals of 100mm to 150mm are likely and locally heavier falls of around 200mm will be possible. A Flood Watch is also current for catchments from Fraser Island to the Queensland/New South Wales border. Damaging winds with gusts of around 90km/h are possible about the exposed coast and islands from early Sunday afternoon. Locations which may be affected include Gold Coast, Brisbane, Moreton Island, North Stradbroke Island, Sunshine Coast and adjacent hinterland areas, Fraser Island, Caboolture, Cleveland, Redcliffe, Jimboomba, Beaudesert and Springbrook. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure loose outdoor items. * Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. * Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. * Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * Surf Life Saving Australia recommends that you stay out of the water and stay well away from surf-exposed areas. * Check your property regularly for erosion or inundation by sea water, and if necessary raise goods and electrical items. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: https://www1.ewn.com.au/support/

14.01.2022 If a bushfire impacted your community, would you be ready? This week is Get Ready QueenslandWeek - which is time for your household to prepare for the upcoming severe weather season. Step 1: Prepare a household emergency plan... Step 2: Pack emergency supplies Step 3: Check your insurance, so you know you’re covered. For more information, visit getready.qld.gov.au

14.01.2022 We are hiring! Join our team at Somerset Regional Council and apply now: www.somerset.qld.gov.au/employment

14.01.2022 Are you looking for a career change? Join Team Somerset! We have a range of great jobs on offer. To apply visit: www.somerset.qld.gov.au

12.01.2022 12:38 Dec 12 QLD Flood Watch: Southeast Queensland Details: QLD Flood Watch: Southeast Queensland ... Issued at 12:31 pm EST on Saturday 12 December 2020 Flood Watch Number: 2 River level rises and minor flooding is possible across parts of the Flood Watch area from late Sunday and into Monday. A trough is expected to deepen off the southeast Queensland coast during Sunday producing showers, thunderstorms and rain areas over the Flood Watch area. The heaviest falls are expected later in the day Sunday and will continue into Monday, particularly along the coast. A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall from Sunday is current for the Flood Watch area. River level rises above the minor flood level are likely from Sunday. Localised flooding and disruption to transport routes is also possible throughout the Flood Watch area. Catchments most likely to be affected include: Mary River Noosa River Sunshine Coast Rivers and Creeks Pine and Caboolture Rivers Upper Brisbane River Lower Brisbane River (Specifically the Bremer River, Warrill Creek and Brisbane Creeks) Logan and Albert Rivers Gold Coast Rivers and Creeks See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood and cyclone products for Queensland. For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/wat/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml Flood Safety Advice: This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and creeks should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings. Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately. Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts. This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: https://www1.ewn.com.au/support/

12.01.2022 *** Latest update 1.50pm 26 Nov 2020 - The D'Aguilar highway is now open, and the road has been cleared of any debris. No delays expected *** ***Previously*** Qld Police have advised that there has been a Truck rollover along the Dáguilar highway between Mary Smokes Creek and the Kilcoy township. The highway is currently closed at that location with diversions being put in place. More information to follow.

12.01.2022 Save the date for the Somerset Open Gardens weekend on Saturday, 17 October and Sunday, 18 October from 9am to 2pm. Full details and winners will be announced next week.

12.01.2022 This week is National Road Safety Week 2020. Make your pledge to drive so others survive here: https://roadsafetyweek.com.au/

11.01.2022 Our school holiday program starts today. See what's on: https://bit.ly/3fBBVvP

10.01.2022 Australia Day Award Nominations close today at 5pm. Last chance to nominate: https://bit.ly/2IsRucR

08.01.2022 Last chance to register for the 2020 Christmas Lights Competition. Don’t miss out and help make this December a season to sparkle in Somerset. Read more and register here: https://bit.ly/360xZjY

06.01.2022 Council observes minutes ' silence Council calls for action on antisocial behaviour Council welcomes more Federal funding Community Assistance Grant awarded to community group Sporting Bursary Awarded to Somerset Athlete... Read more: https://bit.ly/2Ifq8Hx

06.01.2022 14:20 Nov 24 QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds. Warwick, Ipswich, Stanthorpe, Boonah, Crows Nest, Allora, Clifton, Esk, Gatton, Kilcoy, Laidley and Lowood Details: QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds... For people in parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts. Issued at 2:18 pm Tuesday, 24 November 2020. Severe thunderstorms are now developing across the southeastern quarter of the state. Weather Situation: A southeasterly change has recently moved into the Southeast Coast district. This system will combine with an inland trough and dryline to produce severe thunderstorms across the warning area over the next several hours. A marginal supercell or two is possible, particularly the zone extending from Oakington and Boonah northward through to Gatton and Kilcoy. Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding are possible in parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts. Locations which may be affected include Warwick, Ipswich, Stanthorpe, Boonah, Crows Nest, Allora, Clifton, Esk, Gatton, Kilcoy, Laidley and Lowood. Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds are possible in parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields district. Locations which may be affected include Rolleston and Springsure. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure loose outdoor items. * Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it. * Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. * Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. * Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: https://www1.ewn.com.au/support/

03.01.2022 New Somerset residents to get property information faster Somerset finds $7000 savings Council postpones free tree day events Somerset expresses gratitude for being part of Works for Queensland Program... Read more: https://bit.ly/2JbcUMs

03.01.2022 When we all work together, we can achieve big things. The whole country holding garage sales over one big weekend generates massive impacts for the environment, our communities and the economy. Join the #GarageSaleTrail movement on 21 & 22 November 2020 and register at www.garagesaletrail.com.au/somersetrc

03.01.2022 We are excited to announce that Minjerribah Dance Lab is seeking expressions of interest from First Nation dance practitioners across Somerset Region, to participate in three days of workshops held on Quandamooka Country (North Stradbroke Island) from 9 -11 November 2020. To find out more and to apply, please visit blakdance.org.au/minjerribah-dance-lab

02.01.2022 Councillors Bob Whalley and Sean Choat say no to domestic violence. "Let's Change the Ending". Read more: https://www.redrosefoundation.com.au/

01.01.2022 15:36 Dec 11 QLD Flood Watch: SE QLD from Fraser Is to the NSW border Details: QLD Flood Watch: SE QLD from Fraser Is to the NSW border... This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments. Initial Flood Watch for southeast Queensland from Fraser Island to the Queensland - New South Wales border. Issued at 3:33 pm EST on Friday 11 December 2020 Flood Watch Number: 1 River level rises and minor flooding is possible across parts of the Flood Watch area later Sunday and during Monday. A trough is expected to deepen off the southeast Queensland coast during Sunday producing showers, thunderstorms and rain areas over the Flood Watch area later in the day Sunday and continue into Monday. Locally heavy falls are likely particularly along the coast. River level rises above the minor flood level are likely from Sunday. Localised flooding and disruption to transport routes is also possible throughout the Flood Watch area. Catchments most likely to be affected include: Mary River Noosa River Sunshine Coast Rivers and Creeks Pine and Caboolture Rivers Upper Brisbane River Lower Brisbane River (Specifically the Bremer River, Warrill Creek and Brisbane Creeks) Logan and Albert Rivers Gold Coast Rivers and Creeks See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood and cyclone products for Queensland. For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/wat/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml Flood Safety Advice: This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and creeks should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings. Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately. Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts. This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: https://www1.ewn.com.au/support/

01.01.2022 Our school holiday program is online! The program will be updated on a regular basis. Keep up-to-date here -> https://www.somerset.qld.gov.au/school-holiday-program

01.01.2022 Join BirdLife Australia's Aussie Backyard Bird Count and count as many birds as you can see within 20 minutes. When: 19 October - 25 October 2020 Where: in your backyard, local park, or any other area... Use the Aussie Count app or visit .https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/ to find out more and to register.

01.01.2022 Registrations are open for the Garage Sale Trail and this year it's the recovery edition dedicated to helping you make or save money. It's one gigantic weekend of money-making, planet saving fun happening here in #Somersetqld and across Australia and online on Saturday, 21 November and Sunday, 22 November. Host a sale and make some money from your unwanted items or shop the trail and find a bargain.... Register now at: www.garagesaletrail.com.au/somersetrc

01.01.2022 Nominations for the 2021 Australia Day Awards close on Monday, 30 November, at 5pm. Don't miss your chance to nominate your personal Somerset superhero here: https://bit.ly/2IsRucR