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Lockyer council highlights – 11 October

RELIABLE WEATHER INFO Knowing where to access reliable information during a severe weather event is key, especially when it comes to decision making. Council’s Disaster Dashboard,...

Somerset drives push for expanded childcare services

Somerset Regional Council is seeking expressions of interest in attracting childcare providers to the region after a recent assessment highlighted the significant obstacles facing...

Somerset gets disaster prepared

Somerset residents had a great opportunity to learn how to get prepared should disaster strike with a free action-packed disaster preparedness and emergency services...

Volunteer with us

Breast Cancer Awareness Month an important cause

Ten years and singing

Remembering ‘Bob’ Spearritt

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Sport

On the district scoreboard

BOWLS TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB On Wednesday 9 October, Neville, Kim and Keith travelled to Kilcoy for their Pub Day. They were joined by Mike from Woodford...

New bike node a boost for Fernvale

Somerset welcomed a new bike node along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail at the Fernvale Visitor Information Centre on Wednesday, 16 October. The bike...

Somerset Multisport fitness challenge

The Somerset Region hosted the inaugural Somerset Multisport Festival from 12-13 October at Wivenhoe Dam. Organised by Atlas Events, known for The Brisbane Marathon,...

Ladies’ eyes on the 8 ball

A squad of Kilcoy pool sharks came away with their very first win at the Ladies Queensland Cup Competition last week. Lisa Kunde, Tracey Evans,...

On the district scoreboard – 10 October 2024

BOWLS LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB Ladies Triples Final. Kate Lee, Judi Thomas, C. McGuire. 25. J. Budd, S, Reck, M, Anderson, 20 - Congratulations. to all players. Social bowls. B,...

Makeea gets Darwin PBs

Young Toogoolawah swimmer Makeea competed against some of country Australia’s best athletes in Darwin for a four-day competition, scoring multiple personal bests in the...

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Rural

Produce prices at market

Queensland Produce in the Brisbane Market for the week ending Friday, 18 October 2024. FRUIT: LEMONS: Eureka $20-$25 1/2CP, Eureka No1 $15-$30 13KgCtn, Eureka...

Council commits to deeper review of Laidley Saleyards

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has pushed pause on its decision to close the Laidley Saleyards. At its October Ordinary Meeting, council voted unanimously to...

Neuendorf takes 2,600 names to council

Cattle dealers have gathered more than 2,600 signatures to save the Laidley Saleyards. Steve Clark and Elaine Horrocks, among other community members, presented their paper...

Latest from the saleyards – 10 October 2024

DALBY SALEYARDS Wednesday 2 October 2024 Cattle numbers reduced by 425 head to 5,766 at Dalby. The quality of the young cattle was very mixed and...

Coppers enter fire ant fight

Recalcitrant property owners who refuse to comply with mandatory treatment for fire ants could face the full force of the law following an announcement...

Somerset needs fire ant support

The Invasive Species Council has called on the next Queensland Government to make the expansion of the free fire ant bait program a top...

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Lockyer council highlights – 11 October

RELIABLE WEATHER INFO Knowing where to access reliable information during a severe weather event is key, especially when it comes to decision making. Council’s Disaster Dashboard,...

Somerset drives push for expanded childcare services

Somerset Regional Council is seeking expressions of interest in attracting childcare providers to the region after a recent assessment highlighted the significant obstacles facing...

Somerset gets disaster prepared

Somerset residents had a great opportunity to learn how to get prepared should disaster strike with a free action-packed disaster preparedness and emergency services...

Volunteer with us

Are you a friendly, motivated and passionate member of the Lockyer Valley community? If so, we want to hear from you! Lockyer Valley Regional Council is...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month an important cause

It’s once again a sea of pink for Lockyer Valley Regional Council staff and councillors, who are eager to put an important spotlight on...

Ten years and singing

After years of harmonising in the Lockyer Valley, your local Something to Sing About choir is holding its 10th Anniversary Concert, and all are...

Kids learn craft of skating

Lockyer’s up-and-coming skateboarding pros learned the sport’s essential tricks and techniques in a two-day program in Gatton over 25-26 September. Before they hit the Gatton...

On the district scoreboard – 26 September 2024

BOWLS LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB Wednesday social G. Herrbert, K. McGuire, C. McGuire, 25. M. Where, Scott Harrison, R. Pagett. 15. M. Zable, C. Kilminster. J. Dickson, 15....

Hawks and Lions up north

The Gatton Hawks and Laidley Lions junior rugby league under 10s teams headed north to compete against squads from across the state over the...

Get back in the game after injury

Returning to sports after an injury can feel daunting, but with the right approach, it doesn’t have to be. Whether you're a weekend warrior or...

Rattlers’ best and fairest

The 2024 season was full of highs and lows for the Brisbane Valley Rattlers AFC, which held its seniors awards night on Saturday 21...

Esk’s first steps to fitness

If you are looking for a fun way to meet new people while keeping yourself in shape, why not join the new Esk parkrun? Fitness...

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