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FLASHBACK: Stephanie Laycock competing at the 2016 Blackbutt Show<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

October 1, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stephanie Laycock, a familiar face on the local rural show circuit, has been elected to Somerset Regional Council.<\/p>\n

Cr Laycock, 27, represented the South Burnett as a Prime Beef Young Judge at the 2016 Ekka and was one of the judges at this year’s South Burnett Sub-Chamber competitions.<\/p>\n

She also represented Queensland this year at the National Rural Ambassador Awards in Adelaide after taking out the Queensland title in 2024.<\/p>\n

Cr Laycock was sworn in to her new role on Somerset Council last week.<\/p>\n

The Council vacancy arose after the resignation of Cr Kylee Isidro in June.<\/p>\n

Cr Isidro cited personal and professional reasons for resigning after five years on the SRC.<\/p>\n

Four candidates stood for the by-election, which was conducted by postal vote.<\/p>\n

Cr Laycock secured 41.49 per cent of the vote, ahead of Allistair (Bud) Smith (24.65%), Geoffrey Williams (18.99%) and Robyn Tucker (14.87%).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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