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Building a stronger Somerset together

As an active and dedicated community member, Sally Jess aims to expand community involvement and empowerment for all Somerset residents in her first term...

Firies light up in Fernvale

Fernvale Sports Park flashed red and blue on Tuesday night, but this time for good reason. Emergency service groups came together to showcase their response...

Lockyer Valley Foothills Art Show Unveils Local Talent

The cherished Foothills Art Show returns from 31 May to 2 June highlighting the creativity of local artists through a diverse array of mediums...

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Life members still racing

Esk Jockey Club (EJC) life members and their families visited the Esk Racecourse on Saturday, 18 May for a very special race meet. EJC secretary...

Local lads at Gold Fields

Australian Hard Enduro Championships south of Bathurst. James Wager, Esk, and Brian White, Fordsdale, ventured south for the Gold Fields Extreme over the weekend of...

Brisbane Valley Soccer free goalie sessions

The Brisbane Valley Soccer Club is offering free goalkeeping training sessions this season, welcoming both seasoned goalkeepers seeking skill refinement and newcomers eager to...

Toogoolawah runs state athletics event

The Somerset region became abuzz once again with the arrival of over 700 runners for the annual Queensland Athletics All Schools and Short Course...

Rattled by Irish chill

Fernvale AFL player Paul Macknamara visited Ireland in March for the 2024 International Ireland Tour. The Brisbane Valley Rattlers AFC player was selected to represent...

Softball in Laidley back with a swing

Excitement is brewing once more among Lockyer Valley's softball enthusiasts, with social competitions at the Laidley softball grounds and school-based tournaments preparing to kick...

Rural

Steph’ll step up stud beef

Esk Show Society has a brand new stud beef chief steward, and she seems pretty excited to tackle the role. You may know her from...

Gatton saddles up for 2024 Campfraft

The Gatton Campdraft drew top competitors from the region and abroad on 10-12 May for three days of action-packed riding entertainment.  This year's sections included...

Danika shines as the 2024 Esk Show’s leading lady

Linville's Danika Brooks will stand as a symbol of her community's pride after being crowned Show Girl at the Esk Show Ball on 11...

Crime Stoppers turn rural

Crime Stoppers Queensland launched a campaign to remind Queenslanders in rural areas the importance of reporting farm-related crime on Wednesday, May 8. Farm crime may...

Alan has an eye for detail

Alan Steinhardt has a long and rich history of showing and judging produce with the Marburg Show and surrounding exhibitions. A life member at Marburg...

Nearly 50K ha treated in Lockyer

The National Fire Ant Eradication Program (NFAEP) has reported treatment of nearly 50,000 hectares of land in the Lockyer Valley, with treatment ‘just around...

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Building a stronger Somerset together

As an active and dedicated community member, Sally Jess aims to expand community involvement and empowerment for all Somerset residents in her first term...

Firies light up in Fernvale

Fernvale Sports Park flashed red and blue on Tuesday night, but this time for good reason. Emergency service groups came together to showcase their response...

Lockyer Valley Foothills Art Show Unveils Local Talent

The cherished Foothills Art Show returns from 31 May to 2 June highlighting the creativity of local artists through a diverse array of mediums...

Campers after answers

A community group hosted a campout outside the Gatton Council Chambers on Tuesday night, 14 May, urging the local and state government to take...

Laidley thanks volunteers

The Laidley Community Centre is in the mood for celebrations. Neighbourhood centre coordinator Jackie Porter and volunteer coordinator Sally Peacock set up outside Community Grounds...

Help save a rescue dog today

The team at Brave Companion Dog Rescue Laidley (BCDR) is urging residents to adopt dogs from local rescues to help prevent furry friends from...

Splash of yellow on the green

Laidley Bowls Club hosted Lodge Argyle’s 2024 Charity Bowls Day on Sunday, 5 May, where locals gathered to support the Allison Baden-Clay Foundation. The charity...

Lowood futsal girls dominate

The Lowood State High School senior girls' futsal team have secured district bragging rights. The team dominated regional rivals Mary MacKillop Catholic College and Lockyer...

Join the thriving Hawks

Several Gatton Hawks Junior Rugby League sides are seeking more players and an under-17s coach to join in an excellent bonding and exciting sporting...

Smith Boys back in business

Smith Boys Racing is back in business, but in 2024 this Lowood speedway team is taking a new form with younger blood. Josh and Aaron...

Riders try barrels of fun

Riders of all ages gathered at Rosewood Showgrounds on Saturday for the latest round of barrel racing in the National Barrel Horse Association's D1...

Basketball bouncing in the Lockyer

The Lockyer Valley Basketball Association has bounced off for another year of hoop jumping joy, inviting players of all ages to join a physically...