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Gun law debate with MP

A Somerset resident and small business owner has spoken out against proposed federal gun law reforms, arguing the measures unfairly target licensed firearm owners...

Locals beat heat for races

Kilcoy staged its annual Australia Day race meeting on Monday, with Kilcoy Race Club GM of Operations and Club Secretary Rebecca Lawson saying the...

Rural retreat with water security, sweeping views

A home built on fertile acreage with frontage to Franklyn Vale Creek at Grandchester, sold late last year for $1,887,500. The 31.57ha property is within...

New flood cameras across Lockyer

Lightning strike causes Aussie Day outage across Lockyer

Kids head back for 26′

Esk Police round up January 26

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Sport

Gatton Futsal returns for Term 1

Gatton Futsal is back, with games kicking off Monday 2 February at the Lockyer Valley Sports Centre. The program runs for eight weeks each...

Strong field turns out for Ryan Memorial Day

Laidley Golf Club hosted its Men’s and Ladies Single Stableford Ryan Memorial Day on Saturday 24 January, with a full field of 80 players...

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...

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Rural

NFF Horticulture Council welcomes Code of Conduct review

The National Farmers’ Federation Horticulture Council has welcomed the announcement by the Australian Government of an independent review of the Horticulture Code of Conduct...

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...

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Spring Festival shining success

The numbers achieved by last year's annual Spring Festival - the premier event in the Lockyer community calendar - are in and they’re looking...

Event of the Year goes to Glamorgan Vale SS P&C

Glamorgan Vale State School students, parents and teachers past and present reunited for a beautiful celebration of the small community’s rich history in education. For...

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...

LVNA come close in final

The Queensland Premier Mixed Netball League delivered one of its most dramatic finishes this season, with the Lockyer Valley Netball Association Mixed team pushing...

Lockyer Devils shine on Fiji rugby tour

The Lockyer District High School Open Boys Rugby League team has returned from an action-packed week long tour of Fiji, where they combined rugby,...

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...

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