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Council puts flood protection front and centre during Senator visit

Flood resilience and future infrastructure were firmly on the agenda when Lockyer Valley Regional Council welcomed Senator Corinne Mulholland to the region. Mayor Deputy Mayor...

Celebrating dedicated Laidley aged care nurses

International Nurses Day is a global day of celebration held annually on May 12 – the anniversary of the birth of the founder...

Somerset spotlight to connect residents with Council

Somerset Regional Council is launching a new bi-monthly newsletter at the end of May 2026, creating more informed communities and strengthening connections between residents...

Rural Aid tax appeal launched

Our stars make coat shine

2026 Premier’s Reading Challenge Launches

Under Eights Week is turning 70

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Sport

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...

Calling all community groups and sporting clubs

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is calling on local community groups and sporting clubs to update their contact details to stay connected and informed about...

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...

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Rural

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...

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...

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...

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Historic steam models draw crowds to Grandchester

Railway enthusiasts travelled to Grandchester on Saturday, 2 May, for a heritage-focused steam event linked to Ipswich’s Planes, Trains and Autos Festival. Models came from...

Gatton SS turns 150 this week

The Gatton State School is set to mark an extraordinary milestone, celebrating 150 years of education, history, and community spirit with a weekend of...

Flood risk sparks funding push

Lockyer Valley Regional Council mayor Tanya Milligan has called for stronger investment in flood mitigation infrastructure, as a federal parliamentary inquiry examines the financial...

Gatton’s origins revisited as local Research sparks discussion

A former Gatton Shire councillor has put forward a theory suggesting the layout and naming of Gatton and surrounding Lockyer Valley towns may reflect...

Somerset Regional Council Highlights

Temporary Library closures Somerset Libraries will be closed for a short time in late May for team training and refurbishments. All libraries in Kilcoy, Lowood and...

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...

Grand finals locked in

Laidley-Mulgowie's rivalry with Central Districts will continue this weekend in the Cricket Ipswich two-day grand final after a thrilling semi-final saw Centrals claim an...

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...

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