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Mental health support for young people in rural communities

Technology has long been regarded as the key to tackling Australia's deepening mental health crisis. However, in regional and rural areas, where mental health...

Toogoolawah Easter grand egg hunt

Toogoolawah’s Easter Eggstravaganza drew families eager for chocolatey treats on Saturday as Cressbrook Street came alive for a grand Easter egg hunt. Presented by...

Gatton school’s alumni call for a reunion

The Colonial Cafe in Gatton will host a milestone reunion for former students of Lockyer District High School and Our Lady of Good Counsel...

Easter Weekend crashes Laidley; Gatton

More funding is needed to fix Valley’s roads

New trainees begin at council

Withcott man dusts off his passport with $100,000 Jackpot

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Sport

Cormorant offers a scenic parkrun experience

Fitness enthusiasts across the Somerset chose to stay active to kick off their Easter weekend, waking up bright and early on Saturday morning to...

Lockyer Cricket awards galore

Celebration was in full swing at the Lockyer Cricket Association presentation night in April, following a successful season in which the Valley Vikings finished...

Sport clubs score disaster relief

Not-for-profit sport and recreation clubs impacted by Tropical Cyclone Alfred can now apply for recovery grants to help them get back on the park. Immediate...

Grants available for Lockyer sport clubs

There’s good news for the region’s local sport and recreation clubs! Lockyer Valley Regional Council will provide a one-off grant round available to local sport...

Aussie spirit on world Horseball stage

Gatton’s Shayne Freebody has made a lasting impression while representing Team Australia at the global level during the 2025 FIHB Horseball World Cup. Played...

Youth shoot for fun

Local youth spent their holiday shooting hoops and making friends at the Lockyer Valley Sports and Aquatic Centre on 9 April. As part of the...

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Rural

Mates from hangs to race cup glory

A group of mates from the Gatton Redbacks Football Club have turned a social outing idea during the off-season into a successful horse racing...

April outlook favourable for beef despite tariffs

The Bendigo Bank Agribusiness’ April Commodity Update finds that US tariffs should have less impact than initially expected, however dry conditions across...

Applications open for producer demonstration sites

Meat and Livestock Australia is calling for new applications for Producer Demonstration Sites to kick off from the end of 2025. The PDS Open Call...

Grow your farm with agritourism mentorship

Somerset’s primary producers have an exclusive opportunity to develop new agritourism businesses through a free, one-on-one mentorship program with industry specialists. The Agritourism Mentoring Program...

Driving sustainable Ag through new partnership

The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has welcomed CarbonLink as its newest corporate partner, further strengthening QFF’s commitment to fostering sustainability and innovation in Queensland’s...

ABARES conducts chicken meat industry review

The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARES) has been commissioned to conduct an independent review into the relationship between growers and integrated...

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Mental health support for young people in rural communities

Technology has long been regarded as the key to tackling Australia's deepening mental health crisis. However, in regional and rural areas, where mental health...

Toogoolawah Easter grand egg hunt

Toogoolawah’s Easter Eggstravaganza drew families eager for chocolatey treats on Saturday as Cressbrook Street came alive for a grand Easter egg hunt. Presented by...

Gatton school’s alumni call for a reunion

The Colonial Cafe in Gatton will host a milestone reunion for former students of Lockyer District High School and Our Lady of Good Counsel...

Easter Weekend crashes Laidley; Gatton

Fatal traffic crash, Gatton Forensic Crash Unit are investigating a fatal traffic crash at Gatton on 19 April. At approximately 11.40am a white Toyota Hilux utility...

More funding is needed to fix Valley’s roads

The impacts of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred on the region’s road network are yet another reason local governments need more funding, according to Lockyer Valley...

New trainees begin at council

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has officially welcomed its 2025 cohort of trainees and apprentices. This year’s recruits have secured positions in fields as diverse as...

Laidley gun new Knights weapon

Laidley and Ipswich Grammar School product Wil Sullivan has made a move from the North Queensland Cowboys, where he was developing through the ranks,...

Get set for the Somerset Rail Trail Classic

The Somerset Rail Trail Classic is back again for 2025, with four exciting challenges on offer on Sunday, 13 July. The iconic Somerset race take...

Lockyer turning up its competitive edge

Basketball in the Lockyer Valley is turning up the heat with plans to increase the sport's competitive edge in the region. The Lockyer Valley...

Yowies inaugural women’s team hit the ball running

The Kilcoy Yowies' inaugural open women's team took the field for their debut on 15 March during a special showcase match with Sunshine Coast...

Finals birth for Valley Vikings

The Valley Vikings have assured themselves of a grand final birth. In a brave and stirring performance, the Vikings pulled out all stops to draw...

Cricket fields receive support

Queensland Cricket will join with the State Government to deliver relief to cricket clubs affected by recent severe weather events and Cricket Ipswich, which...

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