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Bee deaths, insecticide suspected

A veteran of the beekeeping industry suspects the use of a controversial pesticide is behind the deaths of hundreds of bees over the past...

Get Ready Lockyer

Get Ready Queensland Week and Lockyer Valley Regional Council is urging residents to prepare now for the upcoming severe weather season. Running from 6...

Toogoolawah artist remembered

The legacy of internationally recognised artist Merton Chambers lives on in the Brisbane Valley, with works from his series Almost the Last Supper displayed...

Multiculture brings Somerset together

Council tip revamp

More childcare on the way

Gatton Historical rolls out expanded hours

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Sport

Golf for juniors

Youngsters had their first taste of the game at Rosewood Golf Club this week, with a junior clinic designed to introduce the fundamentals of...

Tilley claims premiership

It was a day of strong performances and long-priced winners at Gatton on Thursday, capped off with local hoop Les Tilley being recognised as...

Riders meet in Walloon

Cyclists from across the region gathered on Sunday for a winter series race in Walloon, using the event as a lead-in to the upcoming...

Esk Parkrun turns 1

Last Saturday, Esk fitness enthusiasts celebrated a special milestone when the Old Esk Railway Station Parkrun reached its first birthday. About 100 people met...

Turf manager honoured

Lockyer Valley Turf Club Operations Manager, Terry Kirkwood, has been honoured with a prestigious national award recognising his commitment and contribution to the racing...

Somerset athletes get cashed for excellence

Somerset Regional Council has awarded Excellence Bursaries to seven sport stars competing at state and regional levels over August. Three soccer players were each awarded...

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Rural

Showjumping returns

After nearly 18 months out of action, the Lockyer Jump Club returned to the arena last Sunday with a successful show jumping training day...

chance to cut red tape and boost productivity

The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the review of the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme Deed and Guidelines as a chance to reduce...

Annual saleyard numbers soar for Laidley

Meat & Livestock Australia has released the results of its 2024–25 National Saleyard Survey, revealing a significant increase in livestock transactions across Australian saleyards,...

Farmers propel $100 billion growth forecast

Australia’s farmers and producers are projected to achieve a record outcome, with recent figures indicating that the agriculture, fisheries, and forestry industry is expected...

Record beef production forecast as national herd stabilises

Australia’s beef industry is on track to break production records in 2025, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) latest Australian Cattle Industry Projections...

Gatton AgTech Showcase tickets available

Tickets for the second Gatton AgTech Showcase, on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 October 2025, are now available to book online. The showcase will provide...

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Bee deaths, insecticide suspected

A veteran of the beekeeping industry suspects the use of a controversial pesticide is behind the deaths of hundreds of bees over the past...

Get Ready Lockyer

Get Ready Queensland Week and Lockyer Valley Regional Council is urging residents to prepare now for the upcoming severe weather season. Running from 6...

Toogoolawah artist remembered

The legacy of internationally recognised artist Merton Chambers lives on in the Brisbane Valley, with works from his series Almost the Last Supper displayed...

Multiculture brings Somerset together

One of Somerset's most anticipated annual events is coming to Kilcoy on Friday, 24 October. The 2025 Kilcoy Multicultural Carnival brings together Somerset’s melting pot...

Council tip revamp

Somerset Regional Council will apply to the Queensland Government for funding to redevelop the Coominya Refuse and Recycling Centre and the Esk Refuse and...

More childcare on the way

Young families in Toogoolawah will soon have access to a new childcare option, following Somerset Regional Council’s approval of a development application at 75...

Road runners enter Murphys Creek

Participants lined up in record breaking numbers for the fourth annual Murphys Creek Challenge on Sunday 31 August. Running through the Murphys Creek Recreation Reserve,...

The Q makes history

The Queensland Greyhound Racing Club has etched its name into the history books after successfully hosting the National Sprint, National Distance, and National Straight...

Pigs claim A grade glory

The Gatton Black Pigs A-grade side erased a three-decade long hoodoo on Saturday by coming from behind to score in the final minute, securing...

Trots a blast

The Darling Downs Harness Racing Club brought the trots back to the Lockyer Valley Turf Clubat the weekend, delivering a day of competitive racing...

Enhancing opportunities for women’s sports

Faith Lutheran College Plainland became the center for women’s sports in the Valley on 27 August, as the school's Emerge event provided students with...

Cycling comes to Lowood

Lowood’s country roads came alive over the weekend as more than 180 riders took part in the 23rd annual Life Cycle Classic, a prestigious...

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