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Dam upgrades on track

Seqwater has confirmed that major upgrades to Somerset Dam are progressing as part of its broader Dam Improvement Program, with a targeted completion date...

Firefighter’s complete trek for charity

A group of firefighters from Marburg has successfully completed an impressive challenge by trekking over 370 kilometres along the Bicentennial National Trail to raise...

Wivenhoe breaking records

Queensland’s only pumped hydro station is working harder than ever, with Wivenhoe Power Station playing a key role in supporting Queensland’s electricity grid as...

News: a coalmine canary

A remarkable life

Sanctuary under strain

In brief

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Sport

Dearden clan celebrate Origin honour

Members of the Dearden family arrived back in Gatton elated after Maroon Tom Dearden picked up the Wally Lewis Medal in a remarkable State...

Cycling festival unites riders in Esk

Esk’s Gravel and Flannel once again brought together cycling enthusiasts to the Somerset region in early July, providing riders with a great weekend of...

Conquering the entire rail trail

Bicycle Queensland and the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Users Association embarked on an adventurous three-day journey to conquer the entire 161km Brisbane Valley Rail...

Get pumped for the Somerset Rail Trail Classic

On Sunday morning, 13 July, a swarm of runners and riders will hit the pavement on Australia’s longest rail trail for the 22nd annual...

Powerfest at Lake Dyer

On Saturday, the Gold Coast Power Boats Sports Club hosted round two of the Battery World National Drivers Championship at Lake Dyer, known locally...

Three wins from three games for Hawks

The Gatton Hawks achieved a clean sweep at the weekend, with every team winning their home games against Goondiwindi in round 11. The A-grade side...

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Rural

Sheep Showcase at the show

About 80 stud sheep will be on display and competing at the Gatton Show across Friday and Saturday. There will be many breeds at the...

Queensland Dairy Show excitement

The Queensland Dairy Show promises to be an exciting spectacle, showcasing 187 head of dairy cattle and an impressive 332 entries, all set to...

Australian avocado production ‘dips’ as global market ‘smashes’ past $30 billion

According to a newly-released report from Rabobank, Australia is facing a temporary decline in avocado production, with the 2024/25 crop expected to be 15...

Get your Flanno for a Farmer

Participants of this year's Gravel and Flannel can know they are supporting the region's farming community when they register for the cycling event kicking...

New Brisbane Valley Donor Centre Set to Support Bovine IVF

The cattle industry in South East Queensland is set to benefit from a new, purpose-built bovine IVF donor centre outside Toogoolawah. With a rapidly...

UniSQ to turn dairy waste into sustainable biofuels

A collaborative project led by the University of Southern Queensland is aiming to accelerate Australia’s transition to net-zero by transforming dairy waste and duckweed...

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Dam upgrades on track

Seqwater has confirmed that major upgrades to Somerset Dam are progressing as part of its broader Dam Improvement Program, with a targeted completion date...

Firefighter’s complete trek for charity

A group of firefighters from Marburg has successfully completed an impressive challenge by trekking over 370 kilometres along the Bicentennial National Trail to raise...

Wivenhoe breaking records

Queensland’s only pumped hydro station is working harder than ever, with Wivenhoe Power Station playing a key role in supporting Queensland’s electricity grid as...

News: a coalmine canary

This week, I step up as President of Country Press Australia, ostensibly to represent the best interests of independent regional newspaper publishers. But the...

A remarkable life

The word legend can often be easily bandied about, but in Bob Sample’s case it reflects what he has done in life - particularly...

Sanctuary under strain

Petrina Paidel is the President of Somerset Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Inc and the owner of Somerset Sanctuary, the official release site for the...

Pigs fly high again

The Gatton Black Pigs have wrapped up an unforgettable two weeks for its A-Grade side by achieving a 22-12 home victory against the Toowoomba...

Pub fever for Origin

Queensland fans let out a triumphant sigh of relief on Wednesday night, as pubs across the Lockyer and Somerset were jam-packed following the Maroons'...

Rev up the powerboats

Lake Dyer will once again roar to life with powerboats as Lockyer Powerfest returns from the 27th to the 29th of June. This year is...

Sport vouchers to tackle cost of living crisis

Queensland families now have the opportunity to access cost of living relief through the $200 'Play On' sport vouchers, aimed at supporting children's activities....

Southern QLD Reining Event

The Southern Queensland Reining Horse Club held a National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) qualifier event at the Lockyer Valley Equestrian Centre last Saturday, drawing...

Bowlertastic play on women’s carnival day

The Laidley Bowls Club offered a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for visiting lawn bowls clubs during its annual June Women’s Carnival, held from 3-4...

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