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Caroline is August artist

The Kilcoy Art Society has congratulated its Artist of the Month for July, Deborah Dawkings, whose range of pottery titled “Of the Earth” was...

New school put to tender

The Somerset Regional Council is calling tenders on a proposed private school at Fernvale, putting five million dollars on the table to encourage potential...

NAIDOC soup and stunts

Rosewood State High School students held a late NAIDOC week celebration on Wednesday 24 July, enjoying hearty soups and a BMX stunt show. School chaplain...

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Sport

Shultz’s shocking hole in one

Brisbane’s Joshua Schultz said his mates used to joke he would be the first to get a hole in one, despite his lack of...

Across the district scoreboard – 25 July 2024

AFL --- RATTLER AFC AFL Brisbane Valley Rattlers 2.11.23 vs Mt Gravatt Vultures 8.11.59 Brisbane Valleys finals hopes were derailed by a determined and well structured Vultures side...

Park2Park is back

For two decades, Park2Park, a charity fun run hosted by Ipswich Hospital Foundation in support of hospitals across the West Moreton region, has been...

A classic day for fitness

The Somerset Rail Trail Classic celebrated its 21st year in style on 21 July, welcoming runners, walkers, and cyclists to start their mornings off...

Junior golfers swinging high

The future of golf in the region looks bright as Laidley Golf Club hosted the Glasshouse Mountains Future Tour on Sunday, 21 July, attracting...

Gatton rugby league trio clinch trophy

Three promising Gatton rugby league players have helped secure back-to-back trophy wins for the Toowoomba Clydesdales in the 47th Battalion footy carnival in Kingaroy...

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Latest from the saleyards – 25 July 2024

DALBY SALEYARDS Wednesday, 17 July 2024 The supply of stock lifted by 1,109 head to 5,296 at Dalby. The majority of the stock were from the...

Water for Lockyer project moving forward

Consultations to support improved water security for more than 250 agricultural producers in Lockyer Valley and Somerset are kicking-off in one of Queensland’s most...

Farmers urged to reach out for help

Australian charity Rural Aid encouraged farmers to be more vigilant in reaching out for assistance during Farm Safety Week on 14-20 July.   Rural Aid...

Latest from the saleyards – 18 July 2024

LAIDLEY SALEYARDS Thursday, 11 July 2024 484 head were sold at Stariha Auctions Laidley cattle sale on Thursday. The market increased significantly, with all descriptions of...

Best bulls for any market

The 17th Annual Lilydale Invitational Charolais bull and female sale is next Friday, 26 July commencing 11am at the Toogoolawah Showgrounds selling complex. On offer...

Jerseys cream of the crop

The judges just couldn’t look past the Jersey cows at the Gatton Dairy Showcase. The breed had a near clean sweep on the final day,...

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Caroline is August artist

The Kilcoy Art Society has congratulated its Artist of the Month for July, Deborah Dawkings, whose range of pottery titled “Of the Earth” was...

New school put to tender

The Somerset Regional Council is calling tenders on a proposed private school at Fernvale, putting five million dollars on the table to encourage potential...

NAIDOC soup and stunts

Rosewood State High School students held a late NAIDOC week celebration on Wednesday 24 July, enjoying hearty soups and a BMX stunt show. School chaplain...

Poultry takes Jack places

Who knew all the places poultry could take a person? Gatton Show Society chief steward of poultry Jack Murphy has the honour of representing Goondiwindi...

Somerset pays Queensland Fire Department $270K

Somerset Regional Council has contributed $269,435 to the newly re-badged Queensland Fire Department (QFD) for the period 1 April 2024 to 30 June 2024. QFD...

Serious traffic crash, Thagoona

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a serious traffic crash in Thagoona overnight on Friday 26 July. Around 6:20pm, a grey Ford Ranger was travelling...

Tips to avoid sport injury

Here are ten ways athletes can prevent sports injuries. While most of us understand the principles of injury prevention, the challenge comes in consistently including...

Races bring coast to Esk

Esk Jockey Club welcomed coastal crowds to their country racecourse for their Saturday Race Day on 13 July. President Carmel Lynch said around 1200 race-goers...

A wheelie for the world record

Laidley local Chris Attrill has his eyes set on a high-stamina Guinness World Record, striving to complete the longest continuous distance on two back...

Somerset Rail Trail Classic returns in 2024

The much-loved Somerset Rail Trail Classic will be held on Sunday, 21 July and will once again feature the iconic 8-kilometre and 3-kilometre run...

Across the district scoreboard – 11 July 2024

AFL --- BRISBANE VALLEY RATTLERS Brisbane Valley Rattlers 15.13.105 defeated Labrador Tigers 5.4.34 Brisbane Valley gained early ascendency by winning the hard ground ball in the first two...

Celebrating excellence on the court

The Gatton Squash Club marked its mid-year awards presentation for 2024 by honouring the club's top performers across various categories in a lively night...