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Native plants for rail trail

Thanks to a funding grant from Landcare Australia and Bupa, under the 2025 Healthy Cities Landcare Grants Program, an additional 1500 Australian native plants...

Kaleidoscopic exhibit in LV

A new exhibition in a Lockyer Valley art gallery is said to exemplify the colours, textures, lines, shapes, and movements found in nature. Distomorph...

Grinch in Grandchester

A Western Corridor school was visited by both Santa and his nemesis on Thursday, 4 December, causing an uproar among students and parents alike....

Lockyer council weekly highlights

Caravan fire fatality Helidon

Ian calls it a day

Rosewood shopfront magic

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Sport

Pony club gives out awards

The Rosewood Pony Club gathered in celebration on Sunday, 30 November, recognising a year of dedication, resilience, sportsmanship and success at its annual awards...

Another big fish restocking

For the second time in just over a month, the Somerset Dam has welcomed hundreds of thousands of little visitors. 118,360 fingerlings, Australian Bass...

Lowood Slimmers keep moving

If you’re looking for a friendly place to get moving, meet new people, and support local causes, the Lowood Slimmers might be just the...

Sporting venues record highs

Record-breaking attendance at the Lowood Swimming Pool and other sporting venues has been welcomed by Somerset Regional Council as it progresses upgrades to other...

Gatton Christmas Bash

New Zealand Olympian and world-ranked cruiserweight David Nyika will headline the Gatton Xmas Bash on Saturday, 13 December, marking his return to Gatton for...

Gatton Squash crown their champs

The Gatton Squash Club Grand Final delivered a thrilling finish on Tuesday night, 18 November, as You’re Being Served edged out Team Caffeine in...

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Rural

Stronger export accommodate record beef production

With ongoing increases in cattle slaughter and high carcass weights, Australia’s 2025 beef production is set to break new ground with record volumes,...

milk production set to fall

Australian milk production is set to fall again in the current season, as ongoing feed shortages and a smaller milking herd in drought-affected areas...

Irrigation rebates available

The Queensland Government has launched the Irrigation Pricing Rebate Scheme, offering a 15 per cent rebate to eligible irrigators on water bills issued by...

Hundreds of sheep stolen

A 69-year-old Flagstone Creek man has been charged with a series of stock stealing, firearm and fraud offences following a protracted investigation by the...

Fight for repair rights

The National Farmers’ Federation, other peak bodies, policymakers, industry and academics have gathered for a summit to promote the right of farmers to repair...

Biotech milestone achieved

Lockyer Valley biotechnology company Metagen has reached a world-leading milestone in developing a DNA-based diagnostic test for Australian onion growers battling crop losses caused...

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Native plants for rail trail

Thanks to a funding grant from Landcare Australia and Bupa, under the 2025 Healthy Cities Landcare Grants Program, an additional 1500 Australian native plants...

Kaleidoscopic exhibit in LV

A new exhibition in a Lockyer Valley art gallery is said to exemplify the colours, textures, lines, shapes, and movements found in nature. Distomorph...

Grinch in Grandchester

A Western Corridor school was visited by both Santa and his nemesis on Thursday, 4 December, causing an uproar among students and parents alike....

Lockyer council weekly highlights

CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL! Save the date and join us for the annual Lockyer Valley Christmas Carnival next Friday, 19 December! Brimming with activities, games, live entertainment, markets...

Caravan fire fatality Helidon

A person has died after a fire destroyed a caravan at a property on Seventeen Mile Road in Helidon on Wednesday, 3 December. A Queensland Fire...

Ian calls it a day

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has announced the retirement of its longstanding CEO Ian Church. Mr Church, who began with Lockyer Valley Regional Council is 2016,...

Social netball grand finals

A Gatton sports club has called its grand finals evening one of the smoothest it's ever had, despite disruptions causing it to move venues...

Bridge club’s first golf day

Typically bridge enthusiasts in the Somerset use the Toogoolawah Golf Club for its great air conditioning and appropriate atmosphere. But on 8 November the...

Jockey final race 2025

A crowd of around 800 racegoers gathered at the Esk Showgrounds on Saturday, 8 November, for the Esk Jockey Club's final race day of...

Rodeo thrill ride

The 2025 Lowood Rodeo drew in large crowds to witness thrilling competition and family-friendly entertainment at the Lowood Showgrounds on Saturday, 8 November. Organised by...

Sparkle in the skies

It’s the final 80km endurance horse riding event of the year for Queensland and it had everything - riding for points, riding to win,...

Encouraging girls’ soccer

A girls' soccer program in Gatton is entering its third year. The club fielded multiple all-girls teams this year and is hoping to see...

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