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Pumpkins stir up the fun

Across our readership area, Halloween 2024 was a big hit with the teens. Lowood played host to a spooktacular Halloween celebration at Clock Park on...

History uncovered

Somerset residents had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich history of the Brisbane Valley at the inaugural Brisbane Valley History Expo at...

Fay’s an inspiration to all gardening generations

At 93, Biarra’s Fay Craddock continues to inspire all generations to pick up a gardening spade with her unwavering passion for plant cultivation. A four-time...

Wellbeing in focus for Carers

Halloween socials in Rosewood

Frightfully fun celebration

Kilcoy Motocross gets green light on lease

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Sport

Lowood Football awards galore

Lowood State School's Football Academy Presentation Evening was held at the school hall on Thursday, 31 October. The evening celebrated the success of students who...

Mental health guidance for future rugby league stars

Lockyer local Alexis Gatt was honoured as a finalist in the Support Squad Person of the Year category for her role as a Queensland...

Mulgowie and Laidley to compete as one

Two of Lockyer Valley’s most proud and long-standing cricket clubs will join forces to compete in the Cricket Ipswich competition.  The Laidley District Cricket Club...

Onto the world stage

Gatton local Shayne Freebody is set to enter the world stage, having been selected as one of three Queensland’s to compete in the Australian’s...

On the district scoreboard

BOWLS TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB On Wednesday 9 October, Neville, Kim and Keith travelled to Kilcoy for their Pub Day. They were joined by Mike from Woodford...

New bike node a boost for Fernvale

Somerset welcomed a new bike node along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail at the Fernvale Visitor Information Centre on Wednesday, 16 October. The bike...

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Rural

Prepare now for bushfire season

Now is the time to prepare for bushfire season as the warmer months approach. Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan said it was never...

UQ Gatton’s gold medal agricultural scientist

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

Locals answer to effectively rid of fire ants

Adare landowner Trevor Hold is working to introduce a non-toxic, targeted fire ant elimination strategy to Australian shores, condradicting the National Fire Ant Eradication...

Keep an eye out for pasture dieback

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) principal pasture agronomist Gavin Peck said the condition, which caused premature death of tropical and sub-tropical grasses, spread...

Using your vote to Back the Bush

It’s been a challenging time for voters in the leadup to the state election - particularly those wanting to make their vote count for...

Produce prices at market

Queensland Produce in the Brisbane Market for the week ending Friday, 18 October 2024. FRUIT: LEMONS: Eureka $20-$25 1/2CP, Eureka No1 $15-$30 13KgCtn, Eureka...

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Pumpkins stir up the fun

Across our readership area, Halloween 2024 was a big hit with the teens. Lowood played host to a spooktacular Halloween celebration at Clock Park on...

History uncovered

Somerset residents had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich history of the Brisbane Valley at the inaugural Brisbane Valley History Expo at...

Fay’s an inspiration to all gardening generations

At 93, Biarra’s Fay Craddock continues to inspire all generations to pick up a gardening spade with her unwavering passion for plant cultivation. A four-time...

Wellbeing in focus for Carers

Carer’s Week was in October, but as Australia has an ageing population and with growing stress on institutional care, the importance of home care...

Halloween socials in Rosewood

Rosewood locals were out in full force this Halloween. Children and adults alike were knocking on doors asking for candy with the threat of...

Frightfully fun celebration

Lowood played host to a spooktacular Halloween celebration at Clock Park on 31 October. The family-friendly event invited guests to participate in Halloween art and...

Makeea gets Darwin PBs

Young Toogoolawah swimmer Makeea competed against some of country Australia’s best athletes in Darwin for a four-day competition, scoring multiple personal bests in the...

Riders have winning DNA

A Laidley-based motorsports team made history at the sixth round of the 2024 Australian SuperBike Championship, held 4-6 October. RaceDNA Motorsports scored its first ASBK...

On the district scoreboard – 3 October 2024

BOWLS LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB T. Watson, K. Mcguire, R. Knight 14. E, Roffe, M. Zabel, C Mcguire 13. M. Whereat, D. Mcguire. 26, E. Muller, R....

Lowood bowls over 75th

The Lowood and District Memorial Bowls Club marked its 75th anniversary on Saturday, 28 September. Club secretary Jason Redgwell said the anniversary event was...

Kids learn craft of skating

Lockyer’s up-and-coming skateboarding pros learned the sport’s essential tricks and techniques in a two-day program in Gatton over 25-26 September. Before they hit the Gatton...

On the district scoreboard – 26 September 2024

BOWLS LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB Wednesday social G. Herrbert, K. McGuire, C. McGuire, 25. M. Where, Scott Harrison, R. Pagett. 15. M. Zable, C. Kilminster. J. Dickson, 15....

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