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Artist call out

A unique opportunity has been afforded to Brisbane Valley artists and beyond as the Somerset Regional Art Gallery prepares for its historic bomb shelter...

Woman killed; two kids injured in fatal Somerset crash

A woman has died following a single-vehicle traffic crash in Sandy Creek, 10 minutes outside of Kilcoy, on the afternoon of 4 August. Around 4:50pm,...

Council approves changes to infrastructure charges

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has announced changes to its trunk infrastructure charges to support the continued growth of the region. Council will now levy the...

Free fitness in Kilcoy

Curiosity, connection and comedy

Building work skills

Celebrating culture

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Sport

Festival ignites cycling enthusiasts

Bike enthusiasts were up bright and early on Saturday, 2 August, as the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Festival of Cycling returned, offering riders an...

Peace Runners unite in Lockyer Valley

Participants of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run carried their Peace Torch proudly as they made their way through the Lockyer Valley on 27...

Classic benefits clubs

Thanks to record-breaking registration numbers and the community’s generosity, $2240 in proceeds from the 22nd annual Somerset Rail Trail Classic will be donated to...

Rivalry Ignites Fun at Faith Lutheran Carnival

Students at Faith Lutheran College Plainalnd squared off in a spirited display of friendly competition during their Interhouse Athletics Carnival on Wednesday, 23 July. The...

Darling Downs domination

Lockyer District State High School made history on the night of Wednesday 23 July, by contesting and winning all three grand finals of the...

Get ready to dance Kilcoy

Just Rhythm Dance Academy in Kilcoy will be offering an exciting opportunity to experience the joy of dance with four free classes being offered...

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Rural

Beef producers holding firm despite market pressures

Australian beef producers are showing resilience and strategic patience in the face of market and seasonal challenges, according to the latest Beef Producer Intentions...

farmers pushed to register unwanted ag chemical

To protect our region’s unique environment, Lockyer Valley Regional Council is once again encouraging farmers to register with ChemClear and dispose of their dangerous...

Basking in show success

The Lockyer Valley Early Education Centre achieved a remarkable feat at this year’s Gatton Show, winning a total of 22 prizes in both individual...

Sheep Showcase at the show

About 80 stud sheep will be on display and competing at the Gatton Show across Friday and Saturday. There will be many breeds at the...

Queensland Dairy Show excitement

The Queensland Dairy Show promises to be an exciting spectacle, showcasing 187 head of dairy cattle and an impressive 332 entries, all set to...

Australian avocado production ‘dips’ as global market ‘smashes’ past $30 billion

According to a newly-released report from Rabobank, Australia is facing a temporary decline in avocado production, with the 2024/25 crop expected to be 15...

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Artist call out

A unique opportunity has been afforded to Brisbane Valley artists and beyond as the Somerset Regional Art Gallery prepares for its historic bomb shelter...

Woman killed; two kids injured in fatal Somerset crash

A woman has died following a single-vehicle traffic crash in Sandy Creek, 10 minutes outside of Kilcoy, on the afternoon of 4 August. Around 4:50pm,...

Council approves changes to infrastructure charges

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has announced changes to its trunk infrastructure charges to support the continued growth of the region. Council will now levy the...

Free fitness in Kilcoy

A Kilcoy fitness leader is throwing open her gym doors and calling on the community to “swap scrolling for squats” as part of a...

Curiosity, connection and comedy

A night of glitz and glamour was on full display on Saturday, 2 August, as the Laidley Hospital Auxiliary hosted an enchanting Bridgerton fancy...

Building work skills

A network of local organisations is joining forces with the State Government to support 24 disadvantaged job seekers in the Lockyer Valley through a...

Conquering the entire rail trail

Bicycle Queensland and the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Users Association embarked on an adventurous three-day journey to conquer the entire 161km Brisbane Valley Rail...

Get pumped for the Somerset Rail Trail Classic

On Sunday morning, 13 July, a swarm of runners and riders will hit the pavement on Australia’s longest rail trail for the 22nd annual...

Powerfest at Lake Dyer

On Saturday, the Gold Coast Power Boats Sports Club hosted round two of the Battery World National Drivers Championship at Lake Dyer, known locally...

Three wins from three games for Hawks

The Gatton Hawks achieved a clean sweep at the weekend, with every team winning their home games against Goondiwindi in round 11. The A-grade side...

Women wrap up season ahead of finals series

The Gatton Hawks Women's team has concluded their 2025 season, with the Toowoomba Rugby League Preliminary Finals kicking off next week and the Grand...

Hawks down Pittsworth 28-6

Gatton Hawks travelled up to Pittsworth on Saturday night, in an important fixture in this year's Hutchison Builders competition. They defeated the Danes 28-6...

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