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Somerset Council Highlights

THE CONDENSERY OPENS ITS DOORS TO POTTERS AND CERAMICISTS The Condensery – Somerset Regional Art Gallery opened three new exhibitions, ‘Shifting ground’, ‘Earthen form’ and...

Lockyer preps for its business breakfast

Lockyer Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism will host a Queensland Small Business Month event at Porters Plainland Hotel on Wednesday, 27 May, bringing...

Bingo night, bold fundraiser

The Cahill Park Sports Complex at 64 Buaraba Street, Gatton, will be transformed for a retro-themed edition of Melony’s Drag Queen Bingo, featuring the...

Lockyer community, at the centre

Essential clothing support across Lockyer

Lowood Club kicking goals

Country celebration at Boots and Bales

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Sport

On the district scoreboard

 BOWLS TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB Tuesday 5th May Peter and Annie Rooney, Gary and Tracie Gilligan made the trip to Gatton and did a fantastic job....

Black Pigs to celebrate women in rugby

The Gatton Black Pigs RUFC will celebrate the women behind the club when it hosts its annual Ladies Day at the Laidley Sports Complex...

Heavy horses draw crowds to Gatton field days

The 45th Annual Gatton Heavy Horse Field Days were held at the Gatton Showgrounds on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, showcasing two...

Calling all community groups and sporting clubs

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is calling on local community groups and sporting clubs to update their contact details to stay connected and informed about...

Fijian Yowie builds rugby journey

For Kilcoy Yowie Sekove Serevi, life in regional Queensland has been shaped by work, sport and community connection, with rugby league playing a key...

Lions, Hawks pay tribute to Shepley

Gatton Hawks and Laidley Lions have paid tribute to well-known local rugby league figure Peter Shepley, remembering him as a dedicated player, coach and...

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Rural

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...

Latest from the saleyards

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS Saturday 18 April Store sale An outstanding yarding of Santa cattle came to hand at this week’s Beaudesert Store Sale. Feeder and restocker steers...

Latest from the saleyards

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS Saturday 18 April Store sale An outstanding yarding of Santa cattle came to hand at this week’s Beaudesert Store Sale. Feeder and restocker steers...

Boots and Bales set to roll out in Esk

The Esk Show Society is set to launch a new chapter in its annual celebrations, with the inaugural Boots and Bales Showgirl and Rural...

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Foothills Art Show Set For Record Year

A number of artists from across the Lockyer Valley, Toowoomba, Ipswich and the Scenic Rim will transform the Steve Jones Community Centre at Withcott...

History calling for volunteers

The stories of the Lockyer Valley are etched into weathered timber walls, preserved in fading photographs and carried through generations by the volunteers determined...

Federal Budget delivers mixed outcomes for Somerset, Lockyer regions

The 2026–2027 Federal Budget has triggered concern across the Lockyer Valley and Somerset regions, with warnings about family farm succession, housing supply and pressure...

Coominya crash causes major outage

The Coominya community was left without power for more than 12 hours after a vehicle crashed into a power pole, bringing down high-voltage wires...

Lockyer council weekly highlights

CHANGES TO GATTON SHOWGROUNDS Council has installed a temporary fence to reduce unauthorised access to the Gatton Showgrounds grandstand and will lock all external...

Stags’ trial by fire

The Nanango Stags proved they were once again ready for competition, welcoming the Kilcoy Yowies to the South Burnett on Saturday for a spirited...

Venom pro Wrestling delivers thrills at Walloon

Fans packed the Walloon Hotel on Saturday night, 14 March, for Venom Pro Wrestling’s Country Clash, witnessing a high-octane evening of action, shocks, and...

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...

Grand finals locked in

Laidley-Mulgowie's rivalry with Central Districts will continue this weekend in the Cricket Ipswich two-day grand final after a thrilling semi-final saw Centrals claim an...

Top greyhounds awarded

The finalists for the 2025 Sportsbet Queensland Greyhound of the Year have been unveiled, At a shootout in Brisbane on March 20, Autumn Storm, Daysea’s...

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