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Gatton industrial precinct scores $3.6m upgrade

Lockyer Valley Regional Council will upgrade key roads in the Gatton Industrial Precinct, supported by $2.876 million from the federal government under the Safer...

Churchill fellows at Boonah

The Churchill Fellows Association of Queensland is hosting an information session this month to encourage rural Queenslanders to aim high and chase their dreams. The...

100 Gatton-based roles open on frontline of community safety

Queensland’s newest prison in more than a decade is filling, and nearly 900 prisoners have already been received at the Lockyer Valley Correctional...

Meaningful works on show at Lockyer Art Gallery

Dogs with cancer could leave lasting legacy

Helidon premises secured for Gatton Lapidary

Queensland Hydro expands ties with Somerset region with new funding

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Sport

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...

Gatton Futsal returns for Term 1

Gatton Futsal is back, with games kicking off Monday 2 February at the Lockyer Valley Sports Centre. The program runs for eight weeks each...

Strong field turns out for Ryan Memorial Day

Laidley Golf Club hosted its Men’s and Ladies Single Stableford Ryan Memorial Day on Saturday 24 January, with a full field of 80 players...

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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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Tabeel celebrates 20 years of community and connection

Tabeel Retirement Living celebrates a milestone anniversary, marking two decades of community, connection and independent living for seniors in the Lockyer Valley. Residents and staff...

Somerset Council declares 2026 a ‘year of change’

Somerset Regional Council has declared 2026 will be a year of change, growth and forward planning. Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said council needed to be...

Over 50’s lifestyle approved in Gatton

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has given development approval for an over 50s lifestyle village in Gatton, boosting housing stock for the aging population. Located on...

Aussie Pioneer Day

The Laidley Pioneer Village and Museum opened its gates on Australia Day, inviting families to step back in time and enjoy history, hands-on activities,...

Fernvale South Productivity Link to Unlock New Homes

Residents in Fernvale will soon see major road upgrades as the Fernvale South Productivity Link begins, creating the infrastructure needed for up to 2,000...

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...

Rosewood’s little A’s

Rosewood Little Athletics has had a big few months with eight meets before they break for Christmas after this coming Saturday. The club has around...

LVNA come close in final

The Queensland Premier Mixed Netball League delivered one of its most dramatic finishes this season, with the Lockyer Valley Netball Association Mixed team pushing...

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