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Volunteers support water solutions during sizzling simmer

Access to improved watering equipment during south east Queensland’s hot dry summers will hopefully help take the sting out of the hard work undertaken...

Esk Camp and Jam return for 2026 with stellar lineup

The popular Esk Camp and Jam is making its highly anticipated return in 2026, bringing blues, country, and rock music back to the Somerset...

Esk Community Choir wins Arts and Culture Award

For almost 50 years the Esk Community Choir has provided the Somerset region with top quality entertainment and empowered older members of the community...

Disco Nanna becomes face of Somerset children’s book

Roof works complete at Admin Building

Somerset Blue Light your Community Group of the Year

Councillors and staff raised vital funds for charities

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Sport

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...

Summer stakes showcase Gatton’s best

The Lockyer Valley Turf Club hosted an action-packed Gatton Cup race day on Friday, 9 January, featuring nine competitive events. Kicking off the first race...

Welsh 500 and counting

Laidley Mulgowie Cricket Club skipper Alex Welsh never expected to be living in Australia with 500 wickets under his belt well over a decade...

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Rural

McGrath joins Metagen

Queensland-based soil health company Metagen Australia has appointed agricultural entrepreneur and innovator David McGrath as its northern Murray-Darling Basin territory manager. Mr McGrath brings extensive...

Farmer Registrations call as disasters escalate nationwide

Large areas of Victoria are currently battling bushfires, while North Queensland continues to experience flooding and cyclone impacts, and parts of New South Wales...

Boswell: A champion for rural Queensland

Former Queensland senator Ron Boswell's passing on Tuesday, 6 January, left a lasting legacy as a tireless advocate for rural and regional Australia. Passing away...

Farmers Fed name new CEO

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is pleased to announce Michael Guerin as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 23 March 2026. NFF President Hamish McIntyre...

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...

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A life with horses

PRECEDE Tom Thomsen came to Australia from Denmark at the age of seven. ERLE LEVEY finds out about a life in the bush that has...

Family daycare in Lowood

A new Lowood-based family daycare has held its first open day this week, providing some relief to local parents as demand continues to grow...

Edgerton Park finally opens its gates

Edgerton Park in Plainland is now open to the public after being accepted on-maintenance by Lockyer Valley Regional Council. The confirmation, provided by property developer...

This week in Gatton court

NO DRINKING ON PS P-plater 18-year-old Halle Grimes has pleaded guilty to driving over the general alcohol limit. The court was told that Ms Grimes...

Somerset welcomes 74 new citizens

Somerset is now the proud home to 74 new Australian citizens. Somerset Regional Council celebrated the milestone at its Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony on Monday...

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...

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