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Council to close part of William Kemp RV Park

Lockyer Valley Regional Council will temporarily close a section of the William Kemp RV Park in Gatton due to safety concerns. Council’s Facilities Portfolio Councillor,...

New Laidley church project supporting community

From aiding flood victims to using volleyball to foster community relationships, Carinity is helping churches provide transformational development by supporting vulnerable people...

Fire claims women’s life Brassall

Police will prepare a report for the coroner following the death of a woman in a unit fire in Brassall on 28 April. Emergency services...

Council to transition away from paid weather alerts provider

$30 million AgTech innovation fund to support Lockyer primary production

Joseph’s bringing his dreamcoat to Gatton

Lilydale solar farm plans revealed

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Sport

Fijian Yowie builds rugby journey

For Kilcoy Yowie Sekove Serevi, life in regional Queensland has been shaped by work, sport and community connection, with rugby league playing a key...

Lions, Hawks pay tribute to Shepley

Gatton Hawks and Laidley Lions have paid tribute to well-known local rugby league figure Peter Shepley, remembering him as a dedicated player, coach and...

Hawks deliver results

The Gatton Hawks produced a competitive day on the field in their latest fixtures against Souths, with dominant wins across three grades before A...

On the district scoreboard

 BOWLS TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB Tuesday March 24 Malcolm Adams, Len Smyth, Neville Finlay and Keith Mc Whirter attended Lowood for the monthly pub day fours. The...

Greyhounds step into new life after racing

The Greyhound Adoption Program Churchable Kennels opened its doors for a behind-the-scenes look at how retired racing greyhounds are prepared for life as family...

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...

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Rural

Latest from the saleyards

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS Saturday 18 April Store sale An outstanding yarding of Santa cattle came to hand at this week’s Beaudesert Store Sale. Feeder and restocker steers...

Boots and Bales set to roll out in Esk

The Esk Show Society is set to launch a new chapter in its annual celebrations, with the inaugural Boots and Bales Showgirl and Rural...

Latest from the saleyards

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS Saturday 18 April Store sale An outstanding yarding of Santa cattle came to hand at this week’s Beaudesert Store Sale. Feeder and restocker steers...

AgForce welcomes QLD Sheep and Goat eID Financial Assistance

AgForce has welcomed the State government’s announcement that a second round of the Queensland Sheep and Goat eID assistance package for producers had launched. The...

Latest from the saleyards

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS Saturday 11 April Store sale Another great yarding of local restocker steers sold fully firm on last sale's rates. Quality potential replacement females sold...

Nursery growers can power more, spend less

Energy efficiency is crucial to the long-term productivity and profitability of plant nurseries, with on-farm upgrades widely shown to significantly reduce power, energy bills,...

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Teens return to vandalised school

Two teenagers have been dealt with under the Youth Justice Act following an alleged break and enter and vandalism at Glenore Grove State School...

Growers review water plan

More than 160 growers have attended forums promoting the Lockyer Valley and Somerset Water Security Scheme, and final calls for inclusion are being made. Described...

Fernvale marks Anzac Day with pride

The Fernvale service was prominant among commemoration activities in Somerset on Saturday, drawing strong community support at Memorial Park and co-ordinated by Fernvale State...

Forest Hill celebrates strong season

Forest Hill Cricket Club reflected on a strong and competitive season at its annual awards presentation, with teams fielded in Under 13s, Under 16s,...

Somerset Council weekly highlights

FEEDBACK GUIDES COUNCIL’S CORPORATE PLAN Somerset Regional Council has welcomed feedback to its Corporate Plan 2026-2031 following community consultation in March. Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said...

Top greyhounds awarded

The finalists for the 2025 Sportsbet Queensland Greyhound of the Year have been unveiled, At a shootout in Brisbane on March 20, Autumn Storm, Daysea’s...

Magic round’s community feel

Magic round has once again proven a great success for the Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) competition with heavy hitters, the Gatton Hawks, among eight...

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...

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