Get the appSt Luke's church in Canungra will hold an animal blessing at its 8am service on Sunday, October 4. The service recognises St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and ecology. The church is also preparing to mark St Luke's Day and its 90th anniversary, with activities on October 17 and 18. Children are welcome to attend these events.
Young local athlete Zara Potter has been named Moriarty Park's Sports Person of the Month. In July, she won her first Muay Thai fight at the Canungra Country Carnage Siam Cup 65, defeating a young opponent in the first round within seconds. She has trained four days a week since September with coach Dave Torrens. Zara has also performed Irish dance at St Patrick's Day celebrations and competed in Nippers for Kurrawa Club.
St Luke's Anglican Church in Canungra is celebrating 90 years of service to the community in 2026. The church was dedicated on October 18, 1936, by the Archbishop of Brisbane, Dr William Wand. Local builder Gordon Rhoades and his apprentice Arthur Browning constructed the Gothic-style building, using timber milled at the Lahey Corinda Sawmill. The church is listed on the Scenic Rim Council local Heritage Register. The original church building was later moved to Boyland and renamed St Hilda's.
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Get the appCanungra Area Golf Club has published results from its late August and September competitions. Nick Johnston was named club champion in the men's graded championship, while Paulette Legge took the ladies' title. Bob Flitton won the aggregate nett prize in the men's section, and Liz Bobermien took the ladies' aggregate nett. The club has also announced a three-person ambrose on October 10, 2026, with all proceeds going to Community Cancer Care Canungra.
Canungra is marking its annual Turning Canungra Pink month with pink flags, signs and ribbons. The campaign was started over a decade ago by breast cancer survivor Dianne Crook. Community Cancer Care Inc now manages the funds, using 90 percent to help local people in cancer treatment. Since July 2024, it has given out 64 support packages, with funding shared fairly between men and women. Last year's campaign raised a record $115,000, and this year includes a new Pink Halloween Barefoot Bowls event on October 30.
Former race car driver Mark Larkham will speak at the 2026 Young Drivers Education Night. Organisers say the free event aims to show young people the effects of reckless driving on drivers, families and the wider community. Chris Duncan, a nurse, says he has seen injuries and deaths caused by alcohol, drink driving, speeding and other poor choices on the road. Canungra Ambulance Station officer in charge Nicholas Coombes will also present, bringing a first responder's perspective.
Two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Daisy and Poppy, have become familiar visitors to the Canungra office and now feature in the paper. The pair are described as sweet and gentle dogs who look forward to their daily walks through the Canungra township. Their owner, Jo Blair, says the dogs enjoy greeting new people, the occasional swim and being given treats.
The Canungra Owls came within one goal of a perfect season, but lost the midweek soccer grand final 2-1 to Palm Beach. The side had topped the league to win the minor premiership trophy before reaching the decider. Palm Beach scored twice in the first half, leaving Canungra with a steep task. Jimmy Tomlinson pulled one goal back in the 65th minute. Canungra came close in the closing minutes, but full time sounded before they could force extra time.
A local historical association is campaigning to have Mt David, a peak near Canungra, officially gazetted. The peak is named after David Lahey, a founding figure whose family built the region's first major sawmill. Despite the name's long local use, it has never received an official title and does not appear on maps. A request to the Queensland Place Names Board is under way, though the board is busy with many developments. A public submission process is expected, and organisers hope locals will show their support.
Ann Roberts, 84, has put her 500-acre Sarabah Road property on the outskirts of Canungra up for sale. She has lived there since 1971 with her late husband, Bob, who died in 1998. Ann says she is not sure where she will move, though a move into Canungra is likely. The couple once ran a dairy, beef cattle and an Arabian horse stud, and their horses won major ribbons at large agricultural shows. Ann says the property has been her peaceful and happy home for decades.
Staying healthy in later life does not have to be expensive, according to a feature by George Bellinger. Walking in local parks and streets is a free way to stay active. Group activities such as lawn bowls, tennis and gardening also build friendships. Meal planning, cooking seasonal produce and community gardens can help keep grocery costs down. Volunteering and local groups, including Canungra Men's Shed, can ease social isolation and cut costs.
Canungra author Dieter Luske is launching his latest crime thriller, The Breakfast Murder, at Canungra Book and Art on Saturday morning, October 17, from 10.30am. The novel follows investigative journalist Blake Newcome, who is drawn into a dangerous web of killings and blackmail. Dieter will sign copies at the event, and each buyer will receive a glass of sparkling wine. The paperback costs $29.95. It is his seventh book, following his first title, It Happened in the Seventies, published five years ago.
Flows in Canungra Creek, the water source for the town of Canungra, have fallen below 15 megalitres per day after a lack of rainfall in the catchment. Seqwater and Urban Utilities have a joint drought response plan that will be activated if flows drop below seven megalitres per day. Seqwater says it is ready to respond if creek levels keep falling and is progressing long-term water supply solutions for the town. Urban Utilities is asking residents to keep saving water, such as taking shorter showers and watering gardens during cooler parts of the day.
Buyers and sellers in Canungra are taking a more cautious approach, with local agents saying the market is levelling out after its peak. Ray White sales consultant Kevin Blanc said buyers now have more power, though demand remains high. Median house prices reached $1.2 million for the 12 months to July 2026, up 13.2 per cent. Listings have also settled after a sharp rise in 2024, and families are moving from the Gold Coast to the town.
The Canungra Owls Under 15 girls lost 7–2 to Northern Rivers in their final game of the season at Moriarty Park. Canungra took an early lead through Chloe Delaney, and Jasmine Thompson converted a penalty to level the score. Many of the girls have played together since they were six and still attend the same team three times a week, despite now studying at four different high schools. The team has spent more than 100 hours each season training and travelling, with the players describing themselves as a group that stands by one another.