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cardiac services boost for patients across region

West Moreton Health patients in the Lockyer Valley now have access to additional cardiology services. Cardiologist Dr James Robinson said extra non-urgent services were available...

Spring School Holiday Program out now

There’s no shortage of fun these spring school holidays in Somerset. Somerset Regional Council’s School Holiday Program can now be accessed on Council’s new website...

John Deere Demo at RDO

Engines roared and blades whirred in Gatton on Saturday as RDO Equipment hosted its John Deere Demo Day, inviting locals to test drive machinery...

Toogoolawah Turns Back Time

One year at the Criterion

Plans lodged for Gatton over-50s lifestyle community

Father’s Day messages

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Sport

Classic Ride in Lockyer

The University of Queensland Cycling Club returned to the Lockyer Valley at the weekend, staging the Charles Coin Memorial and Mardi Bartlett Classic Road...

Grand final reunion

The Gatton Hawks’ proud history was on full display at Cahill Park on the weekend, as former players reunited to celebrate the club’s golden...

Road runners enter Murphys Creek

Participants lined up in record breaking numbers for the fourth annual Murphys Creek Challenge on Sunday 31 August. Running through the Murphys Creek Recreation Reserve,...

The Q makes history

The Queensland Greyhound Racing Club has etched its name into the history books after successfully hosting the National Sprint, National Distance, and National Straight...

Pigs claim A grade glory

The Gatton Black Pigs A-grade side erased a three-decade long hoodoo on Saturday by coming from behind to score in the final minute, securing...

Trots a blast

The Darling Downs Harness Racing Club brought the trots back to the Lockyer Valley Turf Clubat the weekend, delivering a day of competitive racing...

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Rural

Farmers propel $100 billion growth forecast

Australia’s farmers and producers are projected to achieve a record outcome, with recent figures indicating that the agriculture, fisheries, and forestry industry is expected...

Record beef production forecast as national herd stabilises

Australia’s beef industry is on track to break production records in 2025, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) latest Australian Cattle Industry Projections...

Gatton AgTech Showcase tickets available

Tickets for the second Gatton AgTech Showcase, on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 October 2025, are now available to book online. The showcase will provide...

Latest from the saleyards

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS Saturday 23 August Store sale Another outstanding run of Droughtmaster infused cows and calves and PTIC cows & heifers came to hand and sold to a...

State’s rural confidence declines amid input cost concerns

Queensland rural confidence has dipped slightly in the most recent quarter, with the state’s primary producers reporting concern about the cost of inputs,...

NFF and Samoa reaffirm PALM scheme commitment

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and the Independent State of Samoa have reaffirmed the importance of the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme and...

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cardiac services boost for patients across region

West Moreton Health patients in the Lockyer Valley now have access to additional cardiology services. Cardiologist Dr James Robinson said extra non-urgent services were available...

Spring School Holiday Program out now

There’s no shortage of fun these spring school holidays in Somerset. Somerset Regional Council’s School Holiday Program can now be accessed on Council’s new website...

John Deere Demo at RDO

Engines roared and blades whirred in Gatton on Saturday as RDO Equipment hosted its John Deere Demo Day, inviting locals to test drive machinery...

Toogoolawah Turns Back Time

The Toogoolawah District History Group welcomed locals and visitors on Saturday for the second annual Back to Toogoolawah market day, an event designed to...

One year at the Criterion

When Tracy and Gary Brown first stepped through the doors of the Criterion Hotel in Helidon, they thought they were viewing a closed-down property...

Plans lodged for Gatton over-50s lifestyle community

Queensland developer Bocina Group has lodged plans for the first over-50s lifestyle community in Gatton to provide 267 vital new homes. The 16.74-ha Solara...

Pigs pick up shield at Downs awards

The Gatton Black Pigs RUFC enjoyed a night to remember at the 2025 Downs Rugby Awards held in Toowoomba on 16 August. The annual...

Hawks claim back to back minor premierships

The Gatton Hawks A-grade side has claimed a determined  34 to 22 win over Pittsworth to claim the TRL 2025 A Grade Minor Premiership...

Pony Gymkhana unites riders

The Rosewood Showgrounds came alive on Sunday, 17 August, as the Rosewood Pony Club hosted a spirited Sporting Gymkhana in a day of skill,...

Vouchers continue to support local families

Rising costs of living are putting pressure on family budgets, but for many rural Queensland households, state government sports vouchers are making the difference...

Ladies Day in Laidley

The Gatton Black Pigs Rugby Union Football Club put women front and centre at their annual Ladies Day on Saturday, recognising the vital role...

Charged for annual Leyburn sprints

The tracks at Leyburn will be transformed into a horse-powered-charged mini-city with up to 18,000 visitors and more than 250 racing cars expected for...

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