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Lockyer council weekly highlights

AUSSIE DAY CELEBRATIONS Council’s 2026 Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony will take place on Monday 26 January at the Gatton Shire Hall, with an...

New facilities boost Kentville school

Kentville State School celebrated a major boost to its facilities at the latter end of 2025 with the official opening of a new $1.75...

Burns retires after key service to local schools

After nearly six decades of safely transporting students across the Lockyer and Somerset, owner Dudley Burns made his final school run, marking the end...

Help shape the future of Somerset Libraries

“2026 must see a BVH plan”

Purga bridge works done

Grantham local in hospital

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Sport

Fishing has wild finish

The Rosewood Amateur Fishing Club’s last two Freshwater competitions proved challenging to say the least but they capped off a huge year. The October...

Cassidy shines at Xmas Bash

Gatton’s own Cassidy Thornberry showcased his professional potential on Saturday, 13 December, earning a decisive points victory over four hard-fought rounds at the Gatton...

Walloon riders push on

The Wild West Summer XCO Series returned to Walloon on Sunday 7 December for Round 2 of the long-running mountain biking competition, which is...

Rosewood’s little A’s

Rosewood Little Athletics has had a big few months with eight meets before they break for Christmas after this coming Saturday. The club has around...

LVNA come close in final

The Queensland Premier Mixed Netball League delivered one of its most dramatic finishes this season, with the Lockyer Valley Netball Association Mixed team pushing...

Lockyer Devils shine on Fiji rugby tour

The Lockyer District High School Open Boys Rugby League team has returned from an action-packed week long tour of Fiji, where they combined rugby,...

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Rural

Valley proves a learning hub for UQ students

University of Queensland business students from Brisbane stepped out of the lecture theatre and into the Lockyer Valley, gaining firsthand insight into how regional...

QLD primary producers optimistic about economy and ag in 2026

Queensland primary producers are optimistic about their profits and industry outlook according to a new survey commissioned by the Queensland Rural and Industry Development...

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...

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Lockyer council weekly highlights

AUSSIE DAY CELEBRATIONS Council’s 2026 Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony will take place on Monday 26 January at the Gatton Shire Hall, with an...

New facilities boost Kentville school

Kentville State School celebrated a major boost to its facilities at the latter end of 2025 with the official opening of a new $1.75...

Burns retires after key service to local schools

After nearly six decades of safely transporting students across the Lockyer and Somerset, owner Dudley Burns made his final school run, marking the end...

Help shape the future of Somerset Libraries

Somerset Regional Council is planning the next chapter for its library services and is seeking community input. Council has launched its Somerset Libraries Community Satisfaction...

“2026 must see a BVH plan”

A long-term Fernvale resident has called on the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Somerset Regional Council to urgently release a clear, publicly...

Purga bridge works done

Upgrades to the Purga School Road bridge have crossed a major construction milestone with the installation of bridge deck units, paving the way for...

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...

Men’s mental health walk

A local walking group turned out in force in commemoration of Men's Mental Health last week. Over 20 walkers from a Lowood walking club...

Backing Little Athletics

Coles has renewed its partnership with Little Athletics for another three years, creating more opportunities for young Queenslanders, including those in the Lockyer Valley,...

Boccia sees numbers grow

A new sport, typically associated with the Paralympics, has started up recently in Gatton and is now calling on locals to join in. Boccia,...

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