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Road toll figures

Last week the Lockyer Somerset Independent reported that Queensland in 2024 saw the largest number of deaths on the roads in decades. The Department...

Embrace the world’s wildlife

Rosewood visual artist Nikki Douthwaite is introducing Somerset locals into her vibrant world of wildlife with her ‘A Wild Embrace’ exhibition on display at...

Move & Groove go aerial

International stardom came to the Gatton Shire Hall on 7 January as world-renowned acrobatic coach Meaghan Wegg led an aerial workshop with Gatton’s Move...

Weather, ominous warning

Milligan on 25

Slow Xmas in the valley

weekly highlights Lockyer Council 16 January

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Sport

Olympics review ends

The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority’s has received thousands of responses through its community consultation period with Queenslander's expressing their desires for how...

National Mountain Biking kicks off

The Toowoomba Mountain Bike Club hosted Round 1 of the 2025 National Downhill Series in challenging, muddy conditions on 11-12 January. Hosted at the iconic...

Holiday sporting results

Sporting results for the Christmas/New Year period are limited. These are the latest to hand: ROSEWOOD GOLF CLUB RESULTS 1.1.25 HANGOVER CUP SINGLE STABLEFORD Winner: I Tepa 38...

Triumphs and heartaches for Hawks

There was plenty to be proud of for Gatton Hawks fans in 2024. The year was highlighted by plenty of highs and lows, with...

Rolling into 75 years

Seventy five was the magic number to celebrate for bowls clubs in the Somerset region in 2024. The Lowood Bowls Club celebrated the milestone...

Vandals threatened to derail Rattlers season

It was the worst imaginable start to season 2024 for the Brisbane Valley Rattlers, with vandals destroying the AFC club's lighting system before the junior...

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CA takes no beef

Australia's peak body representing the beef industry has taken aim at the Federal Government's decision to suspend the Beef Herd Method, a strategy that...

New research to combat cattle ticks

Sometimes it’s the smallest creatures that create the biggest problems for beef producers. Cattle ticks can cost the Australian beef industry more than $160...

Saleyards closure vote rocked 2024

One of Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s most polarising decisions in recent times came when it voted to terminate operations at the Laidley Saleyards at...

Latest from the saleyards

DALBY SALEYARDS Wednesday 4 December Cattle Sale Yarding Numbers: 5,604 The supply of stock at Dalby reduced by 1,867 head however still remained the highest in...

Latest from the saleyards

DALBY SALEYARDS Wednesday 27 November Cattle Sale Yarding Numbers: 7,471 Cattle numbers at Dalby climbed to the highest in the nation this week with 7,471 head...

Suspected farm worker exploitation Gatton

Gatton district farms and labour hire companies serving local growers have been the target of raids by federal agencies alleging unlawful conduct in the...

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Road toll figures

Last week the Lockyer Somerset Independent reported that Queensland in 2024 saw the largest number of deaths on the roads in decades. The Department...

Embrace the world’s wildlife

Rosewood visual artist Nikki Douthwaite is introducing Somerset locals into her vibrant world of wildlife with her ‘A Wild Embrace’ exhibition on display at...

Move & Groove go aerial

International stardom came to the Gatton Shire Hall on 7 January as world-renowned acrobatic coach Meaghan Wegg led an aerial workshop with Gatton’s Move...

Weather, ominous warning

After another weekend of wild storms and rain, Seqwater has released more water from Wivenhoe Dam. Over 15mm of rain fell in Gatton this...

Milligan on 25

Outlook 2025: Potential floods, identity crises and more wrestling with the State and Federal Governments. Mayor of the Lockyer Valley Regional Council Tanya Milligan...

Slow Xmas in the valley

A new report has suggested consumer spending during this year's Christmas period has risen compared to 2023, however, it seems that the...

A year of bowls buddies and big smiles

The Lockyer District Indoor Bowls Association marked a festive conclusion to the year with a lunch and social bowls at the Gatton Seniors Citizen...

Esk rolling into 75 years

Clubs from Somerset and beyond celebrated 75 years of the Esk Bowls Club on 23 November. The Bowls Day carnival welcomed clubs from...

Heat got Wood

Ipswich Hornets star Jack Wood has re-signed with the Brisbane Heat for the 2024-25 Big Bash League season. The boy from Laidley has signed on...

Local clubs look for grants

Cricket clubs through the western corridor will have the opportunity to receive grants as part of a community cricket drive across Australia. On the eve...

Not so flat water

While the fight goes on from various regions in Queensland to receive more benefits from the 2032 Games during the State Government's 100 day...

Glamour and Gallop at Raceday

Esk's final race day of the year was filled with successes and milestones both on and off the racing track on Saturday, 9 November.  The...

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