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Residents weigh In on link

Following the announcement of the Fernvale south productivity link, we spoke with residents of Lowood and Fernvale to gauge their thoughts on how the...

State’s $20bn dam crisis

More than a decade of neglect has placed the core of SEQ’s water supply, the Wivenhoe and Somerset dams, at risk, threatened by an...

La FiVio Brings Relaxation and Beauty to Gatton

Gatton now has a fresh new spot for self-care with the opening of La FiVio Beauty and Body Massage Spa at 12 Railway St....

Kensington Grove cane toad hunters call for Council support

Another act of toilet vandalism amid council Crackdown

More footpaths set for Fairway Drive

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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...

Walloon teen chasing US basketball dream

Walloon teenager Austin Hornbuckle is setting his sights on the United States, with the 17-year-old working tirelessly towards his ambition of earning a college...

Games On! for grassroots sport

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is encouraging all eligible organisations to put forward their shovel-ready projects for the next round of the Games...

Laidley bag cricket double

A comment from an opposing skipper several years ago was the catalyst for Laidley Mulgowie to build towards dual-premiership success according to club skipper...

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Rural

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...

Farmers Fed name new CEO

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is pleased to announce Michael Guerin as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 23 March 2026. NFF President Hamish McIntyre...

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Stricter gun ownership laws announced

Queensland Premier David  Crisafulli has unveiled a suite of new gun ownership laws in response to the December 2025 Bondi Beach terror attack, introducing...

Local youth encouraged to have a say

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is giving the region’s youth the chance to guide council’s priorities. Locals aged between 12 and 17 are encouraged to...

Footpath rehabilitation works coming for important Withcott road

Footpath rehabilitation works will soon get underway on Jones Road, Withcott. Lockyer Valley Regional Council has secured funding under the Australian Government’s Active Transport Fund...

Calling All Manufacturers Across the Region

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is encouraging manufacturers across the Nanango electorate to apply for the new Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grant Program, saying the...

Strong action to stamp out bullying in QLD schools

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is highlighting measures introduced by the State Government aimed at addressing bullying in Queensland schools. The State Government has introduced...

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...

Fishing has wild finish

The Rosewood Amateur Fishing Club’s last two Freshwater competitions proved challenging to say the least but they capped off a huge year. The October...

Cassidy shines at Xmas Bash

Gatton’s own Cassidy Thornberry showcased his professional potential on Saturday, 13 December, earning a decisive points victory over four hard-fought rounds at the Gatton...

Walloon riders push on

The Wild West Summer XCO Series returned to Walloon on Sunday 7 December for Round 2 of the long-running mountain biking competition, which is...

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