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Toogoolawah retirement village gets the green light

A new retirement village has been given the tick of approval for construction on Eskdale Road in Toogoolawah. Somerset Regional Council approved the development application...

Lockyer council weekly highlights

RADF APPLICATIONS OPEN If you’re interested in delivering arts and cultural projects in the Lockyer Valley - you can apply for funding to support your...

Deb pushes Disaster Impact Survey

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington recognises the recent weather event has caused significant disruption and hardship for many across the electorate, with widespread...

Lowood youth leadership shines

Harrisville’s camel cheese a winner

Youth leadership on display

Our vision for Somerset

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Sport

Magic round’s community feel

Magic round has once again proven a great success for the Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) competition with heavy hitters, the Gatton Hawks, among eight...

Gout v rival a drawcard

The Peter Norman Memorial 200m at the 2026 Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne on 28 March is shaping up as one of the biggest...

Somerset guns take home awards

From Patrick Estate near Lowood, star trainer Chantal Turpin has led her horse Gus to a remarkable double, as Queensland Trotter of the Year...

Works starting on Kilcoy Indoor Sports Centre upgrade

Construction for the Kilcoy Indoor Sports Centre upgrade will start in March 2026. The works will increase the facilities capacity, including delivery of an expanded...

Lowood Stags launch 2026 season

The Lowood Stags Senior Rugby League team officially launched their 2026 season on Saturday, 21 February, marking the first time in over ten years...

Classic 800m in Gatton

The Gatton Swimming Club hosted its annual 800m Classic on Saturday, 14 February, with strong performances across all age groups. Swimmers competed in the 11–13...

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Rural

Agriculture trickle tape disposal recommences

Lockyer Valley farmers and irrigators have been given the green light to recommence the disposal of their used t-tape, following a temporary pause in...

Somerset celebrates beef industry excellence at sold-out event

Somerset’s agribusiness sector will be celebrated in March when industry leaders, producers and foodies from across South East Queensland gather for the sold-out Legends...

Latest from the saleyards

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS Saturday 28 February Store sale Agents Bartholomew and Co reported a great line up of cows and calves at their Beaudesert Store Sale on...

Latest from the saleyards

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS Saturday 28 February Store sale Agents Bartholomew and Co reported a great line up of cows and calves. All descriptions sold to a fully...

ABS data confirms record beef production

The Australian cattle sector continued its extraordinary run in 2025. Beef production reached 712,888 tonnes in Q4 and 2.87 million tonnes across the calendar year....

Empower rural youth to lead local change

The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal is inviting not-for-profit organisations to collaborate with young people in remote, rural and regional communities to solve...

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Boost to social security payments for Blair

Thousands of local residents are set to benefit from increases to Federal Government social security payments, rates and limits commencing on 20 March...

Volunteers tidy Lake Apex for Clean Up Aussie Day

Friends of Lake Apex (FOLA) volunteers joined with the Glenore Grove Scout Group to help clean up the Lake Apex Parklands as part of...

’I’m buggered’: Nationals leader quits party’s top job

Nationals leader David Littleproud announced on Tuesday he would step down as leader of the Nationals, saying he’s had enough. Mr Littleproud said he would...

Experts warn Salty may be one of many illegally released

A 2.3-metre saltwater crocodile has been discovered in a farm dam at Buaraba in the Somerset region on Sunday, 8 March, far south of...

Scouts tackle toads in youth-led Clean Up Aussie Day effort

Lowood and Glenore Grove Scout Groups joined forces on Tuesday, March 3, for a toad hunt at Jensens Swamp Environmental Reserve in Lowood, turning...

Strong field turns out for Ryan Memorial Day

Laidley Golf Club hosted its Men’s and Ladies Single Stableford Ryan Memorial Day on Saturday 24 January, with a full field of 80 players...

Invitational’s great turnout

A long-running community cricket tradition has returned to the field, with players and spectators gathering for a relaxed invitational tournament held around Australia Day. Founder...

Great day on the track

The Lockyer Valley Turf Club hosted a seven-race card on Sunday, January 25, with Sarah’s Sonnets opening the program in style before Viale delivered...

Rollston’s rugby prowess earns Somerset Sports Award

Lochlan Rollston spent 2025 playing Rugby Union among Australia’s top athletes and represented the Somerset region in international competitions. For his efforts, Somerset Regional Council...

Broncos bring NRL action to Gatton

The Brisbane Broncos brought their 2026 NRL pre-season training to Gatton early last week, drawing strong local interest with an open training session at...

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