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Motorcyclist injured near Pioneer Village

A man in his 30s suffered a significant leg injury after a vehicle and motorcycle collision on Pioneer Street in Laidley on Tuesday night,...

Be safe in Somerset dams

Seqwater is urging visitors to its lakes and recreation sites to put safety first this summer, as thousands flock to the region for outdoor...

$4.5 million research upgrade to Gatton Smart Farm

A new state-of-the-art six-bay glasshouse is slated to be built in Gatton in the name of horticulture research. The State Government is pouring $4.5...

Summer fest in fourth year

Xmas in Stockyard Creek

Sod turned for Adare lots

Grave confusion made clear

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Sport

Walloon riders push on

The Wild West Summer XCO Series returned to Walloon on Sunday 7 December for Round 2 of the long-running mountain biking competition, which is...

Rosewood’s little A’s

Rosewood Little Athletics has had a big few months with eight meets before they break for Christmas after this coming Saturday. The club has around...

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...

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Rural

Stronger export accommodate record beef production

With ongoing increases in cattle slaughter and high carcass weights, Australia’s 2025 beef production is set to break new ground with record volumes,...

milk production set to fall

Australian milk production is set to fall again in the current season, as ongoing feed shortages and a smaller milking herd in drought-affected areas...

Irrigation rebates available

The Queensland Government has launched the Irrigation Pricing Rebate Scheme, offering a 15 per cent rebate to eligible irrigators on water bills issued by...

Hundreds of sheep stolen

A 69-year-old Flagstone Creek man has been charged with a series of stock stealing, firearm and fraud offences following a protracted investigation by the...

Fight for repair rights

The National Farmers’ Federation, other peak bodies, policymakers, industry and academics have gathered for a summit to promote the right of farmers to repair...

Biotech milestone achieved

Lockyer Valley biotechnology company Metagen has reached a world-leading milestone in developing a DNA-based diagnostic test for Australian onion growers battling crop losses caused...

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Motorcyclist injured near Pioneer Village

A man in his 30s suffered a significant leg injury after a vehicle and motorcycle collision on Pioneer Street in Laidley on Tuesday night,...

Be safe in Somerset dams

Seqwater is urging visitors to its lakes and recreation sites to put safety first this summer, as thousands flock to the region for outdoor...

$4.5 million research upgrade to Gatton Smart Farm

A new state-of-the-art six-bay glasshouse is slated to be built in Gatton in the name of horticulture research. The State Government is pouring $4.5...

Summer fest in fourth year

A Somerset festival returned Friday, 5 December, owing the the hard work of the Minden State School P&C. Summer Festival is an event that...

Xmas in Stockyard Creek

Stockyard Creek residents gathered on Saturday evening for their annual Christmas barbecue, a long-standing tradition hosted by the Stockyard Creek Community Hall Association. Newly elected...

Sod turned for Adare lots

A major new lifestyle estate is taking shape on Gatton’s outskirts, with sod turned on Tuesday, 9 December, for lots slated for completion by...

Gatton Squash crown their champs

The Gatton Squash Club Grand Final delivered a thrilling finish on Tuesday night, 18 November, as You’re Being Served edged out Team Caffeine in...

Men’s mental health walk

A local walking group turned out in force in commemoration of Men's Mental Health last week. Over 20 walkers from a Lowood walking club...

Backing Little Athletics

Coles has renewed its partnership with Little Athletics for another three years, creating more opportunities for young Queenslanders, including those in the Lockyer Valley,...

Boccia sees numbers grow

A new sport, typically associated with the Paralympics, has started up recently in Gatton and is now calling on locals to join in. Boccia,...

Social netball grand finals

A Gatton sports club has called its grand finals evening one of the smoothest it's ever had, despite disruptions causing it to move venues...

Bridge club’s first golf day

Typically bridge enthusiasts in the Somerset use the Toogoolawah Golf Club for its great air conditioning and appropriate atmosphere. But on 8 November the...

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