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Cheaper power for local households and businesses

This week’s release of the final Default Market Offer (DMO) shows big power price reductions for households and small businesses across South East...

Country tales go global

Children’s author and folk art illustrator Katrina Wright has swapped the quiet surrounds of Glenore Grove for the spotlight, recently holding a book signing...

BoM Weather App to become Somerset’s primary weather warning service

Somerset Regional Council is encouraging residents to download the Bureau of Meteorology Weather App and subscribe to its new national warning service as the...

Lowood child death sparks murder charge

Faith Lutheran Plainland announces new principal

Jury road trip planned to alleged mower murder scene

Under 8’s day delights

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Sport

On the district scoreboard

BOWLS TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB Saturday 23rd May Neville, Len, Gary and Keith travelled to Kilcoy for the annual President and Patrons Day. It was a...

Esk hosts Hard Enduro challenge

The Australian Hard Enduro Championship Round 2 returned to Esk on 23–24 May, with around 235 riders from across every state in Australia tackling...

On the district scoreboard

BOWLS TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB Wednesday 13th May Peter, Brian, Colin and Graeme travelled to Kilcoy for their monthly Pub Day and represented our club well....

On the district scoreboard

 BOWLS TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB Tuesday 5th May Peter and Annie Rooney, Gary and Tracie Gilligan made the trip to Gatton and did a fantastic job....

Black Pigs to celebrate women in rugby

The Gatton Black Pigs RUFC will celebrate the women behind the club when it hosts its annual Ladies Day at the Laidley Sports Complex...

Heavy horses draw crowds to Gatton field days

The 45th Annual Gatton Heavy Horse Field Days were held at the Gatton Showgrounds on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, showcasing two...

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Rural

Latest from the saleyards

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS Saturday 23 May Store sale Wet weather saw a reduced yarding come to hand for today's sale. Feeder steers were in short supply, with those...

Rural Land Management Planning workshop set for June

An upcoming Rural Land Management Planning Workshop will uncover everything you need to know about developing individual property management plans. Hosted by Healthy Land &...

Latest from the saleyards

DALBY SALEYARDS Wednesday 13 May cattle sale The number of cattle penned at Dalby remained virtually unchanged at 6,765 head, including 1,572 cows,...

Brimbelcombe amongst cotton grower of the year finalist

Forest Hill-based farmers Mitch and Mariah Brimblecombe, alongside Linton and Melinda Brimblecombe of Moira Farming, have been named among the finalists for the 2026...

Latest from the saleyards

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS Saturday 09 May Store sale Agents Bartholomew and Co reported a yarding of 734 head at their Beaudesert Weaner Sale on Saturday.  An outstanding...

Gatton students among 2026 AgriFutures Horizon Scholars

Two students based at the University of Queensland Gatton Campus have been named in the 2026 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship cohort, joining 18 high-achieving university...

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Encouraging kids to get creative For farm safety

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is encouraging Queensland primary school students to get creative and help spread an important message, with the launch of...

Esk celebrates its Show

The Esk Show marked its 122nd anniversary in 2026, bringing together two days of agriculture, entertainment and community celebration on May 22 and 23....

Joseph thrills the Lockyer

LOCKYER Regional Performing Arts Inc thrilled audiences with their musical production, ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ on May 14, 15, and 16. The community...

Budget raises concerns in Lockyer Valley

The 2026–27 Federal Budget has drawn a mixed response from the Lockyer Valley Mayor - welcoming potential support for active transport funding while warning...

Council calls for its fair share ahead of dam upgrades

Somerset Regional Council will advocate for Somerset Dam Village residents as Seqwater progresses a bulti billion dollar 10-year Somerset Dam Improvement Project - involving...

On the district scoreboard

BOWLS TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB Tuesday March 10 Julie, Jeff, LJ and Ritchie travelled to Gatton for their pub day. Toogoolawah were in a great position drawing...

New range marks club milestone

The Esk Branch Shooters Union is preparing to open a new shooting range facility at 331 Esk-Hampton Road on 11 April, marking a new...

Meet and greet former racing greyhounds

A temporary ‘retirement home’ for former racing greyhounds will be on show when the Greyhound Adoption Program Queensland’s (GAP) kennel doors open on...

Stags’ trial by fire

The Nanango Stags proved they were once again ready for competition, welcoming the Kilcoy Yowies to the South Burnett on Saturday for a spirited...

Venom pro Wrestling delivers thrills at Walloon

Fans packed the Walloon Hotel on Saturday night, 14 March, for Venom Pro Wrestling’s Country Clash, witnessing a high-octane evening of action, shocks, and...

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