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Our vision for Somerset

HAVE YOU had your say on Somerset Regional Council’s Draft Corporate Plan 2026-2031? I cannot stress enough how important it is for the community to...

Boost to social security payments for Blair

Thousands of local residents are set to benefit from increases to Federal Government social security payments, rates and limits commencing on 20 March...

Volunteers tidy Lake Apex for Clean Up Aussie Day

Friends of Lake Apex (FOLA) volunteers joined with the Glenore Grove Scout Group to help clean up the Lake Apex Parklands as part of...

’I’m buggered’: Nationals leader quits party’s top job

Experts warn Salty may be one of many illegally released

Scouts tackle toads in youth-led Clean Up Aussie Day effort

Health expo grows in Esk

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Sport

Gout v rival a drawcard

The Peter Norman Memorial 200m at the 2026 Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne on 28 March is shaping up as one of the biggest...

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...

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Rural

Latest from the saleyards

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS Saturday 28 February Store sale Agents Bartholomew and Co reported a great line up of cows and calves at their Beaudesert Store Sale on...

Latest from the saleyards

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS Saturday 28 February Store sale Agents Bartholomew and Co reported a great line up of cows and calves. All descriptions sold to a fully...

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...

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100s of fingerlings released

More than 20,000 native fish fingerlings have been released into a Lake Dyer as part of ongoing efforts to support recreational fishing and the...

Pavement rehabilitation program underway

Pavement rehabilitation works are now underway on Chadwick Road, Gatton. Lockyer Valley Regional Council crews commenced the six-week program earlier this week, Council’s Infrastructure Portfolio...

Residential construction starts on $210m Kilcoy Greens over-50s community

Construction will start this week on a new $210 million over-50s community in Woolmar with the first of 276 homes anticipated to be completed...

Lokcyer celebrates Women’s Day

The 2026 International Women’s Day celebration breakfast returned bigger and better this year, with the Lockyer Valley community gathering to honour the incredible women...

Lockyer council weekly highlights

PARK MAKEOVERS GATTON AND LAIDLEY Work at both Littleton Park and Lions Park are set to begin soon, with the existing playground to be...

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...

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...

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