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Emergency Services bring Christmas joy

The Queensland Police and Fire Emergency Services spread Christmas joy to the children of the Lockyer Valley on 21 December. Commuting around the streets...

Council partners with EcoSig to tackle vape waste

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has joined forces with a major Queensland player in the fight to tackle single-use vapes and e-cigarette waste. Council has partnered...

Don’t get caught out this severe weather season

With an already wet start to the storm season, Lockyer Valley Regional Council is urging residents to prepare their homes for severe weather now. Chair...

Hampers for Christmas joy

Community Grounds bids farewell

fatal two-vehicle-crash Adare

24 hour rain blitz kicked off January

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Sport

Triumphs and heartaches for Hawks

There was plenty to be proud of for Gatton Hawks fans in 2024. The year was highlighted by plenty of highs and lows, with...

Rolling into 75 years

Seventy five was the magic number to celebrate for bowls clubs in the Somerset region in 2024. The Lowood Bowls Club celebrated the milestone...

Vandals threatened to derail Rattlers season

It was the worst imaginable start to season 2024 for the Brisbane Valley Rattlers, with vandals destroying the AFC club's lighting system before the junior...

Justeen takes on World Cup hosts

Laidley footballer Justeen Kruger lined up for Australia against next year’s Deaf Football World Cup hosts Japan at Landen Stadium on 15 November. The...

Tarmac return for Hawk Robinson

The Gatton Hawks A grade side has received a massive boost ahead of its 2025 season, with Queensland Cup representative James Robinson primed to...

100 days make or break Olympics

The Crisafulli Government's 100 day schedule to deliver its plan for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics will follow legislation introduced last week. A rescoped Games...

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Rural

Saleyards closure vote rocked 2024

One of Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s most polarising decisions in recent times came when it voted to terminate operations at the Laidley Saleyards at...

Latest from the saleyards

DALBY SALEYARDS Wednesday 4 December Cattle Sale Yarding Numbers: 5,604 The supply of stock at Dalby reduced by 1,867 head however still remained the highest in...

Latest from the saleyards

DALBY SALEYARDS Wednesday 27 November Cattle Sale Yarding Numbers: 7,471 Cattle numbers at Dalby climbed to the highest in the nation this week with 7,471 head...

Suspected farm worker exploitation Gatton

Gatton district farms and labour hire companies serving local growers have been the target of raids by federal agencies alleging unlawful conduct in the...

Droughtmaster x Steers hit $1705 at Beaudesert.

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS Saturday 9 November Agents Bartholomew & Co reported a much dearer market across the board at their Beaudesert sale on Saturday. Both...

UQ Gatton’s gold medal agricultural scientist

Dr Greg Rebetzke has been awarded the 2024 Gatton Gold Medal for his exceptional career as a renowned agricultural scientist and for his contributions...

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Emergency Services bring Christmas joy

The Queensland Police and Fire Emergency Services spread Christmas joy to the children of the Lockyer Valley on 21 December. Commuting around the streets...

Council partners with EcoSig to tackle vape waste

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has joined forces with a major Queensland player in the fight to tackle single-use vapes and e-cigarette waste. Council has partnered...

Don’t get caught out this severe weather season

With an already wet start to the storm season, Lockyer Valley Regional Council is urging residents to prepare their homes for severe weather now. Chair...

Hampers for Christmas joy

The Laidley Community Centre was busy preparing Christmas Hampers for locals in need on Tuesday, 17 December. The Christmas goods include a range of...

Community Grounds bids farewell

The Laidley Community Centre has decided to discontinue the operation of the Community Grounds Cafe from 2025. The Patrick Street cafe offered industry experience for...

fatal two-vehicle-crash Adare

Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle-crash which occurred in Adare on the afternoon of 20 December. At 1.15pm, a Toyota Rav 4 and a Honda...

Local clubs look for grants

Cricket clubs through the western corridor will have the opportunity to receive grants as part of a community cricket drive across Australia. On the eve...

Not so flat water

While the fight goes on from various regions in Queensland to receive more benefits from the 2032 Games during the State Government's 100 day...

Glamour and Gallop at Raceday

Esk's final race day of the year was filled with successes and milestones both on and off the racing track on Saturday, 9 November.  The...

The greatest show on dirt

The Lowood Rodeo welcomed cowboys, cowgirls, bull riders and crowds of spectators to the Showgrounds across 9-10 November. Saturday played host to the Rodeo...

Chainsaw races at the Exchange

The Exchange Hotel Kilcoy hosted some of the toughest lumberjacks across Queensland on Saturday, 9 November, for the 090 Post Rip QLD Championships. The championship is...

Disco on the green helps fight cancer

In a remarkable display of community spirit and generosity, a charity golf day held at Toogoolawah Golf Course raised over $20 000 for the...

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