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Wendt reaction to Dam management concerns

Somerset Regional Council Mayor Jason Wendt has weighed in on claims about Wivenhoe and Somerset dams. The claims, reported by The Lockyer and Somerset Independent...

Marie Kirkby celebrates 105th Birthday

Marie Kirkby marked her 105th birthday on Thursday, 26 February at Regis Aged Care Gatton, surrounded by family, dignitaries, and members of the defence...

Mount Whitestone celebrates Year 6 leaders

Mount Whitestone State School recently held its Year 6 Senior Leader Ceremony, recognising the students chosen to represent the school community in leadership roles...

Investigating a fatal crash

New kids on the block

Sporting, academic and cultural works funding boost

Vital Bremer River Bridge upgrades underway

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Sport

Somerset guns take home awards

From Patrick Estate near Lowood, star trainer Chantal Turpin has led her horse Gus to a remarkable double, as Queensland Trotter of the Year...

Works starting on Kilcoy Indoor Sports Centre upgrade

Construction for the Kilcoy Indoor Sports Centre upgrade will start in March 2026. The works will increase the facilities capacity, including delivery of an expanded...

Lowood Stags launch 2026 season

The Lowood Stags Senior Rugby League team officially launched their 2026 season on Saturday, 21 February, marking the first time in over ten years...

Classic 800m in Gatton

The Gatton Swimming Club hosted its annual 800m Classic on Saturday, 14 February, with strong performances across all age groups. Swimmers competed in the 11–13...

Laidley’s Justeen Kruger shares Deaflympics journey

Laidley footballer Justeen Kruger has returned from the Tokyo Deaflympics with memories, lessons, and pride, after helping Australia secure fourth place and a world...

Laura’s stellar year sees her ride to the top of Queensland pony club

Our Lady of Good Counsel Gatton is celebrating the extraordinary achievements of Year 6 student Laura, who has enjoyed a record-breaking 2025 in Queensland...

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Rural

ABS data confirms record beef production

The Australian cattle sector continued its extraordinary run in 2025. Beef production reached 712,888 tonnes in Q4 and 2.87 million tonnes across the calendar year....

Empower rural youth to lead local change

The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal is inviting not-for-profit organisations to collaborate with young people in remote, rural and regional communities to solve...

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...

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Body found in vehicle at Maccas

Police are investigating after a body was discovered inside a vehicle parked at the College View McDonald’s in Gatton. It is understood a staff member...

Become an SES Volunteer in the Lockyer

New volunteers are needed to bolster the Lockyer Valley’s SES units – could this be you? Donning orange overalls and lending a hand is a...

Sandy Creek UTV Crash Tragedy

Two people have died and two others were injured following a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) crash on private property in Sandy Creek. The incident occurred...

Volunteer grant applications open Blair

Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann is calling on local community groups and sporting clubs across Ipswich and the Somerset Region to apply for...

Author Talks kick off in the Lockyer

Lockyer Valley Libraries’ Author Talks for 2026 will kick start with author Frances Harding. Frances' latest title, The Accidental Publican, tells the story of her...

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...

Summer stakes showcase Gatton’s best

The Lockyer Valley Turf Club hosted an action-packed Gatton Cup race day on Friday, 9 January, featuring nine competitive events. Kicking off the first race...

Welsh 500 and counting

Laidley Mulgowie Cricket Club skipper Alex Welsh never expected to be living in Australia with 500 wickets under his belt well over a decade...

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