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Somerset SES opens new Lowood base

The Somerset SES Unit officially opened its new Lowood facility on Saturday 30 May, marking a major step forward for emergency services and volunteer...

Lowood crowns new show ambassadors

More than 150 people attended the 2026 Lowood Show Ball on Saturday 23 May, where the region’s rising show ambassadors were named ahead of...

Bendigo Bank returns $1.9M to Lowood-Fernvale

Bendigo Bank Community Bank Lowood–Fernvale has announced that it is coming to the close of its second round of Community Grants and Sponsorships for 2026. The...

Grandmother’s MND Battle Inspires

Turn back time for Somerset’s Dementia Friendly Launch

Farmland fears over Lilydale solar plan

CSIRO report backs water project

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Sport

Leapai stops Long, Thornberry debuts dominant

A heavyweight stoppage, a title change, and a successful professional debut highlighted Saturday’s Gatton Fight Night V at Gatton Shire Hall, with multiple fighters...

Origin colours across Lockyer and Somerset

State of Origin support was strong across the Lockyer Valley and Somerset on Wednesday night as locals packed venues to watch Game 1 of...

Goondi down Hawks

The Goondiwindi Boars continued their winning form with an impressive 26-16 win over A grade premiers Gatton in round 6 at Goondiwindi on Sunday...

On the district scoreboard

BOWLS TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB Saturday 23rd May Neville, Len, Gary and Keith travelled to Kilcoy for the annual President and Patrons Day. It was a...

Esk hosts Hard Enduro challenge

The Australian Hard Enduro Championship Round 2 returned to Esk on 23–24 May, with around 235 riders from across every state in Australia tackling...

On the district scoreboard

BOWLS TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB Wednesday 13th May Peter, Brian, Colin and Graeme travelled to Kilcoy for their monthly Pub Day and represented our club well....

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Rural

Latest from the saleyards

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS Saturday 23 May Store sale Wet weather saw a reduced yarding come to hand for today's sale. Feeder steers were in short supply, with those...

Rural Land Management Planning workshop set for June

An upcoming Rural Land Management Planning Workshop will uncover everything you need to know about developing individual property management plans. Hosted by Healthy Land &...

Latest from the saleyards

DALBY SALEYARDS Wednesday 13 May cattle sale The number of cattle penned at Dalby remained virtually unchanged at 6,765 head, including 1,572 cows,...

Brimbelcombe amongst cotton grower of the year finalist

Forest Hill-based farmers Mitch and Mariah Brimblecombe, alongside Linton and Melinda Brimblecombe of Moira Farming, have been named among the finalists for the 2026...

Latest from the saleyards

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS Saturday 09 May Store sale Agents Bartholomew and Co reported a yarding of 734 head at their Beaudesert Weaner Sale on Saturday.  An outstanding...

Gatton students among 2026 AgriFutures Horizon Scholars

Two students based at the University of Queensland Gatton Campus have been named in the 2026 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship cohort, joining 18 high-achieving university...

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Council encourage use of BOM weather app

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is encouraging residents to download the Bureau of Meteorology’s free BOM weather app as Council prepares to move away from...

Planning Scheme amendment

SOMERSET Regional Council has adopted significant updates to its planning scheme, through Major Amendment 2. The planning scheme amendment, approved by the Deputy Premier in late...

Cheaper power for local households and businesses

This week’s release of the final Default Market Offer (DMO) shows big power price reductions for households and small businesses across South East...

Country tales go global

Children’s author and folk art illustrator Katrina Wright has swapped the quiet surrounds of Glenore Grove for the spotlight, recently holding a book signing...

BoM Weather App to become Somerset’s primary weather warning service

Somerset Regional Council is encouraging residents to download the Bureau of Meteorology Weather App and subscribe to its new national warning service as the...

Hawks deliver results

The Gatton Hawks produced a competitive day on the field in their latest fixtures against Souths, with dominant wins across three grades before A...

On the district scoreboard

 BOWLS TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB Tuesday March 24 Malcolm Adams, Len Smyth, Neville Finlay and Keith Mc Whirter attended Lowood for the monthly pub day fours. The...

Greyhounds step into new life after racing

The Greyhound Adoption Program Churchable Kennels opened its doors for a behind-the-scenes look at how retired racing greyhounds are prepared for life as family...

On the district scoreboard

BOWLS TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB Tuesday March 10 Julie, Jeff, LJ and Ritchie travelled to Gatton for their pub day. Toogoolawah were in a great position drawing...

New range marks club milestone

The Esk Branch Shooters Union is preparing to open a new shooting range facility at 331 Esk-Hampton Road on 11 April, marking a new...

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