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Developing community ties

In a first for Somerset, the community groups and their volunteers gathered at the Somerset Civic Centre for a conference aimed at improving outcomes,...

Lowood students bid farewell

Lowood State High School celebrated the Class of 2025 on Friday, 21 November, with a memorable graduation ceremony held in the School Hall. Families, friends,...

Toogoolawah High says bye

The Toogoolawah State High School Class of 2025 celebrated their formal on Friday, November 21, beginning with arrivals at the school for photos with...

Grantham again in the stink

Support for farms post storm

Grantham Christmas fest

Still looking for vollies

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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

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...

Get your start in agriculture

Australia’s on-farm, gap-year program, AgCAREERSTART, is telling a powerful story about young people wanting to make their start in agriculture. A program evaluation shows a...

UQ Gold Medal for Julia

The University of Queensland has named Julia Spicer as the recipient of this year’s prestigious Gatton Gold Medal, awarded annually to a UQ Gatton...

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Developing community ties

In a first for Somerset, the community groups and their volunteers gathered at the Somerset Civic Centre for a conference aimed at improving outcomes,...

Lowood students bid farewell

Lowood State High School celebrated the Class of 2025 on Friday, 21 November, with a memorable graduation ceremony held in the School Hall. Families, friends,...

Toogoolawah High says bye

The Toogoolawah State High School Class of 2025 celebrated their formal on Friday, November 21, beginning with arrivals at the school for photos with...

Grantham again in the stink

A Grantham resident says the town is mired in a rising stink, left without clear answers or support for its atypical wastewater system, a...

Support for farms post storm

Elders Insurance is urging farmers to brace for another damaging summer, with new claims data revealing the escalating financial impact of severe weather across...

Grantham Christmas fest

After a year of challenges, the town of Grantham came together on Sunday, 30 November, for a Christmas in the Park event organised by...

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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