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Youth combat big issues in Parliament

93 teenagers and young adults will be presented the opportunity to change Queensland laws in 2025, with nominations now open for the 30th...

Suspect sought in fuel drive-off incidents

Police are seeking public assistance to help identify a man who has been involved in a spate of fuel drive offs between the Lockyer...

Council’s opt out in fluoride debate

Lockyer and Somerset councils have chosen not to provide input on their stance on fluoridated water after several local councils across the state insisted...

Pigs take to the track at Withcott

Laidley’s flood resilience scope

Did you attend Lockyer High during these years?

Celebrate our heritage at the Pioneer Village

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Sport

Wood arrives but Heat fall

Laidley's Ipswich Hornets star Jack Wood was superb in the Heat's must win game against the Melbourne Renegades on Saturday afternoon, however, it was...

3 VS 3 Basketball challenge

Rising basketball talents from across the region had the platform to show off their skills at the Lockyer Valley 3x3 Showcase on 16...

Mark the date for the Winter Sports Showcase

Don’t let the temperatures fool you - the winter sports season is right around the corner. It’s often tricky to know just what sports might...

Olympics review ends

The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority’s has received thousands of responses through its community consultation period with Queenslander's expressing their desires for how...

National Mountain Biking kicks off

The Toowoomba Mountain Bike Club hosted Round 1 of the 2025 National Downhill Series in challenging, muddy conditions on 11-12 January. Hosted at the iconic...

Holiday sporting results

Sporting results for the Christmas/New Year period are limited. These are the latest to hand: ROSEWOOD GOLF CLUB RESULTS 1.1.25 HANGOVER CUP SINGLE STABLEFORD Winner: I Tepa 38...

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Rural

CA takes no beef

Australia's peak body representing the beef industry has taken aim at the Federal Government's decision to suspend the Beef Herd Method, a strategy that...

New research to combat cattle ticks

Sometimes it’s the smallest creatures that create the biggest problems for beef producers. Cattle ticks can cost the Australian beef industry more than $160...

Saleyards closure vote rocked 2024

One of Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s most polarising decisions in recent times came when it voted to terminate operations at the Laidley Saleyards at...

Latest from the saleyards

DALBY SALEYARDS Wednesday 4 December Cattle Sale Yarding Numbers: 5,604 The supply of stock at Dalby reduced by 1,867 head however still remained the highest in...

Latest from the saleyards

DALBY SALEYARDS Wednesday 27 November Cattle Sale Yarding Numbers: 7,471 Cattle numbers at Dalby climbed to the highest in the nation this week with 7,471 head...

Suspected farm worker exploitation Gatton

Gatton district farms and labour hire companies serving local growers have been the target of raids by federal agencies alleging unlawful conduct in the...

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Youth combat big issues in Parliament

93 teenagers and young adults will be presented the opportunity to change Queensland laws in 2025, with nominations now open for the 30th...

Suspect sought in fuel drive-off incidents

Police are seeking public assistance to help identify a man who has been involved in a spate of fuel drive offs between the Lockyer...

Council’s opt out in fluoride debate

Lockyer and Somerset councils have chosen not to provide input on their stance on fluoridated water after several local councils across the state insisted...

Pigs take to the track at Withcott

Get ready for a great Australia Day family outing at the Withcott Hotel with live entertainment, raffles, and much more as the pigs return...

Laidley’s flood resilience scope

With unpredictable summer weather impacting the region, Laidley residents have been left wondering what measures are being taken to enhance the stability of their...

Did you attend Lockyer High during these years?

A dedicated group of former students from Lockyer District High School have proposed a grand reunion of the school’s past pupils and have called...

Justeen takes on World Cup hosts

Laidley footballer Justeen Kruger lined up for Australia against next year’s Deaf Football World Cup hosts Japan at Landen Stadium on 15 November. The...

Tarmac return for Hawk Robinson

The Gatton Hawks A grade side has received a massive boost ahead of its 2025 season, with Queensland Cup representative James Robinson primed to...

100 days make or break Olympics

The Crisafulli Government's 100 day schedule to deliver its plan for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics will follow legislation introduced last week. A rescoped Games...

A year of bowls buddies and big smiles

The Lockyer District Indoor Bowls Association marked a festive conclusion to the year with a lunch and social bowls at the Gatton Seniors Citizen...

Esk rolling into 75 years

Clubs from Somerset and beyond celebrated 75 years of the Esk Bowls Club on 23 November. The Bowls Day carnival welcomed clubs from...

Heat got Wood

Ipswich Hornets star Jack Wood has re-signed with the Brisbane Heat for the 2024-25 Big Bash League season. The boy from Laidley has signed on...

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