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Community group meet ups in Kilcoy • Kilcoy Hospital Auxiliary: 2nd Tuesday of each month. 10am at the Kilcoy Hospital Conference rooms. • Kilcoy P.A.& I Society: 3rd Tuesday of each month. 6.30 at Showgrounds Dining Hall. • Kilcoy District Historical Society: 2nd Thursday of each month 6pm. • Kilcoy District Progress Alliance: 2nd Monday of each Month. 5.30pm at Kilcoy Information Centre. • Kilcoy Lions: 1st Monday of each month. 5.30pm at Lions Den, McAulay Street. • J.P. in the Community: Each Monday & Friday. 11 1pm at Kilcoy Library. • St. Marys Food Pantry: Each Thursday 9am to midday at Kilcoy Anglican Church Hall. • Friends of Kilcoy Cemetery: 3rd Saturday of each month. The summer starts at 7am. Winter starts at 9am. • Kilcoy Tennis Club meet quarterly: 1st Tuesday of that month 11am. More groups on page 26.
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origins, the majority of Kilcoy VIC visitors (151) came from other areas of SEQ, outside of Somerset and Brisbane, with the second most coming from Brisbane (76). When looking at visitors from the rest of Queensland, Kilcoy VIC saw more than five times the amount of
KILCOY Visitor Information Centre (VIC) received the most amount of visitors across Somerset in December 2024, according to Somerset Council’s Tourism and Promotions Report December 2024. According to visitor statistics in the Kilcoy Visitor report, Kilcoy VIC Information Centre. attracted the least amount of visitors from Somerset, but the most amount from South East Queensland (SEQ) (excluding Brisbane), Queensland, interstate, and international, bringing the the other two VICs and The total amount of December Condensery (Kilcoy VIC 56, visitors to 404. Esk VIC 11, Fernvale VIC 10 This is nearly double the and The Condensery 1). amount than the other VICs Internationally, Kilcoy in Somerset, with Esk VIC also attracted nearly six welcoming a total of 194 times the amount of visitors, visitors and Fernvale VIC a with 17 visiting the Kilcoy total of 280. The Condensery VIC, compared to three at art gallery, while not a VIC, Esk VIC and Fernvale VIC, is also included in the list, and one at The Condensery. as it serves as a tourist spot, According to the report, having welcomed a total of the main motivator visitors 320 visitors. stopped at the Kilcoy When looking at their VIC was for maps and
directions, followed by caravan and camping, and, in third, outdoor activities. The report also highlighted that, despite Kilcoy VIC welcoming the most amount of visitors in December 2024, it has the least amount of volunteers when compared to the other VICs, only having eight volunteers, compared to Fernvale VIC’s 18 and Esk VIC’s 10. This comes as Council was successful in obtaining funding from the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC’s) Digital Adaptation Program for the Kilcoy VIC to utilise the services of the Cerge Content Management Platform to showcase accessibility features at the centre. The Cerge team attended the Kilcoy VIC in December to gather photos and video for use on the website, which will be integrated into the Experience Somerset website this year.
Farewell to 77 years of turf To mark the occasion and THE Kilcoy Bowls Club is celebrate the end of an era, on the verge of completing the club hosted a special a major transformation event on December 14 – to its green, as the long‘Turf the Turf’. awaited installation of a new artificial surface is nearly finished. After 77 years of hosting bowlers on its grass green, the club said goodbye to its beloved turf in late December and is Grass turf being removed in ushering in a new era December. Photo: Facebook. of play with a synthetic The green was surface. transformed into a lively The installation work, beer garden, with games, which paused briefly over fun activities, and plenty the Christmas and New of socializing. Attendees Year holidays, resumed in enjoyed an afternoon January, and members are of nostalgia as they bid eagerly anticipating the farewell to the grass green re-opening of the green. that had served them for The weather will play nearly eight decades. a key role in ensuring the As the club nears the project wraps up smoothly final stages of installation, and as quickly as possible, members are reminded that and the club has promised there will be no bowls until to keep members updated works are completed. as the work progresses. Beginning the resurfacing of the green with synthetic grass on January 28. Photo: Facebook.
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From gardening to landscaping KILCOY’S Garden Centre sounds like a fantastic place for both gardening enthusiasts and those in the building industry. They’re really focused on offering a variety of products and services, including sands, gravel, soil and mulches, at competitive prices and in quantities to suit the home gardener or wholesaler. The new investment in a bigger truck (carrying 10CBM of hardwood chip, or 7CBM of gravel) for delivering larger quantities of mulch and gravel shows their commitment to growing the business and meeting customer needs. Nothing is too small, or big to supply to your requirements. They are also able to supply pavers, concrete sleepers, mushroom compost, turf and decorative pebbles. If you don’t have a trailer they have a delivery service available 6 days a week. Due to popular demand, they are planning a selection of different & varied workshops in 2025. In March there will be a visit from Jill Coombe
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from Searles, who is a horticulturist with over 40 years experience. They are also considering offering Australian Native Bonsaiss and are hoping to host an Orchid workshop in April. Please call in to see them, or call them on 0499 299 378 or 5497 2743. And if you’re thinking of dropping by, their 20% off selected stock plant sale sounds like a perfect time to grab some
new plants! The selected sale has just been extended until the end of February. You will find them at 14 Showgrounds Road, Kilcoy, or check out their website at kilcoysgardencentre. com.au, or find them on Facebook.
ACTIVE WOMEN AND YOUNG ADULTS PROGRAM If you are interested in learning or want some extra tips on how to improve your golf game, Kilcoy Golf Club are offering a free 6 week coaching clinic. This clinic starts Wednesday 19th or Thursday 20th February at 3.30pm. (2 sessions available - limited spaces, so book NOW!) No clubs needed, there will be clubs provided T
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Branching out NDIS support Meet Kilcoy’s newest NDIS business and owner HELPING you “branch out” and reach your NDIS goals is the motto of Kilcoy’s newest family-run NDIS company: Branching Out Support. Owned and operated by registered nurse Karen McCormack, alongside her daughters Kate and Lauren, Karen is excited to be establishing her life and business in the Somerset Region. “I’ve relocated and built in Kilcoy late last
year and have already felt so welcomed by the community,” she said. “After raising my family and working in the South Burnett, I was ready for a change and felt Kilcoy was the perfect place to set down new roots.” After working as a regional nurse across some of Australia’s most remote communities, Karen said she’s aware of the challenges faced by those navigating the disability
sector in small towns. “I am looking forward to providing a high level of support and personalised care for my clients,” she said. “It’s highly important to me that my clients feel they are being listened to and are able to achieve all of their goals and dreams.” Karen has established a strong team of local support workers who can provide that next level of compassionate care for
Kilcoy and surrounds locals invited to chat KILCOY and surrounds residents will have a chance to chat with Somerset councillors on February 19, as one of several ‘Come and Chat’ sessions in February and March across the region.
This is an opportunity for residents to speak directly with elected representatives and learn about Council’s projects and plans. Kilcoy’s Come and Chat session will be held on Wednesday, February 19,
from 10am-12pm at Yowie Park. Other Come and Chat sessions include Linvilles, on March 5, from 9am to 11am at Ditchman Park, and Minden on March 19 from 9am to 11am at Minden Park.
clients. If you have any questions about accessing NDIS care with Branching Out Support, Karen will be located at the Kilcoy Library from 10 am to 12:30 pm on Tuesdays from February 11 onwards to discuss all your client queries. To get in touch with Karen directly, refer to advertising flier for contact details.
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Back to school for 2025 always a privilege to visit these schools and connect the broader community. Here’s to a successful and rewarding year for all! The Crisafulli Government
The 2025 school year is now underway, and I want to take a moment to wish everyone a fantastic year ahead. Did you know there are 45 schools across the Nanango electorate? It’s
is cutting red tape in Queensland schools by simplifying management plans, procurement, and recruitment processes. These changes are designed to reduce the administrative workload for teachers, helping them focus more on supporting students. Reducing red tape was a key promise in the government’s 100 Day Plan.
Review of Blue Card Child Protection System As Attorney-General, I am proud to announce that the Crisafulli Government has launched a major inquiry into the failures of the Blue Card Child Protection system under the previous Labor government. This marks the delivery of a key election commitment The inquiry will examine system weaknesses and provide recommendations
to improve Queensland’s child protection framework. This vital step will shine a light on the issues within the system, helping to better protect children from hidden dangers. Expert input, along with insights from victims of child sexual exploitation, will ensure the review meets the highest standards and incorporates modern child safeguarding practices. We must leave
no stone unturned in identifying and addressing the gaps that are compromising children’s safety and implement the reforms urgently needed.
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