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Walk for disability Gatton

Dozens gathered outside the Lockyer Valley Regional Council building, preparing themselves for a short walk around town in the name of disability awareness. Awareness...

Soccer toilets a likelihood

Thagoona and its associated Rosewood United Soccer Club may soon claim its long-fought-for flushing toilet block. The current open drop toilets can hardly be...

Fernvale powerlines down

As of 8.30pm on Monday, 24 November, about 147,000 Energex customers were without power following severe storms, including powerlines that went down on Glamorgan...

Minister addresses damaged bridges

Papers support bargaining

Lowood embraces growing food swap

Rudi’s Place, great variety

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Sport

Gatton Chritmas Bash

New Zealand Olympian and world-ranked cruiserweight David Nyika will headline the Gatton Xmas Bash on Saturday, 13 December, marking his return to Gatton for...

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...

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Rural

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...

Get your start in agriculture

Australia’s on-farm, gap-year program, AgCAREERSTART, is telling a powerful story about young people wanting to make their start in agriculture. A program evaluation shows a...

UQ Gold Medal for Julia

The University of Queensland has named Julia Spicer as the recipient of this year’s prestigious Gatton Gold Medal, awarded annually to a UQ Gatton...

Pest vine found

Council has alerted Lockyer Valley locals to an invasive weed that has not been detected in the area for over half a century. A...

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Walk for disability Gatton

Dozens gathered outside the Lockyer Valley Regional Council building, preparing themselves for a short walk around town in the name of disability awareness. Awareness...

Soccer toilets a likelihood

Thagoona and its associated Rosewood United Soccer Club may soon claim its long-fought-for flushing toilet block. The current open drop toilets can hardly be...

Fernvale powerlines down

As of 8.30pm on Monday, 24 November, about 147,000 Energex customers were without power following severe storms, including powerlines that went down on Glamorgan...

Minister addresses damaged bridges

Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg has put his best foot forward, promising updates on critical infrastructure bottlenecks affecting Ipswich commuters, with...

Papers support bargaining

The national body representing regional newspapers, Country Press Australia, has praised the Albanese Government for taking the first critical step toward making the News Bargaining...

Lowood embraces growing food swap

Lowood Lions have embraced the growing concept of a food swap, an initiative where residents exchange homegrown produce and plants without using money. Organised...

Sparkle in the skies

It’s the final 80km endurance horse riding event of the year for Queensland and it had everything - riding for points, riding to win,...

Encouraging girls’ soccer

A girls' soccer program in Gatton is entering its third year. The club fielded multiple all-girls teams this year and is hoping to see...

$37,000 raised for Fiji Rugby Tour

Lockyer District High School has raised $37,000 to support its first international rugby league trip, thanks to the generosity of families, local businesses, and...

Awards Galore for Laidley High

Laidley State High School recently celebrated its standout student athletes at the 2025 Sports Awards, held in late October. The ceremony recognised students’ dedication,...

Sows and Pigs hit Highfields

The Gatton Black Pigs have capped off an impressive season with another strong showing, this time up the range at the Highfields Sevens over...

Relay qualifiers in Plainland

Little athletes made their way to Faith Lutheran College, Plainland, on Sunday to put their speed, teamwork and spirit to the test. Hosted by...

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