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Lockyer council weekly highlights

NEW-LOOK DISASTER DASHBOARD NOW LIVE Council has launched a brand-new Flood Cameras page on the Disaster Dashboard – further bolstering the region’s flood resilience in...

Somerset Council highlights

SOMERSET JOINS CAMPAIGN FOR MORE ROAD FUNDING Somerset Regional Council has joined councils across the state in supporting Local Government Association of Queensland’s (LGAQ) campaign...

Two vehicle crash near Esk

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating following a fatal two vehicle crash at Redbank Creek, near Esk, on the afternoon of Saturday 21 March. Initial...

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Sport

Meet and greet former racing greyhounds

A temporary ‘retirement home’ for former racing greyhounds will be on show when the Greyhound Adoption Program Queensland’s (GAP) kennel doors open on...

Stags’ trial by fire

The Nanango Stags proved they were once again ready for competition, welcoming the Kilcoy Yowies to the South Burnett on Saturday for a spirited...

Venom pro Wrestling delivers thrills at Walloon

Fans packed the Walloon Hotel on Saturday night, 14 March, for Venom Pro Wrestling’s Country Clash, witnessing a high-octane evening of action, shocks, and...

On the district scoreboard

BOWLS TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB Tuesday March 10 Julie, Jeff, LJ and Ritchie travelled to Gatton for their pub day. Toogoolawah were in a great position drawing...

Grand finals locked in

Laidley-Mulgowie's rivalry with Central Districts will continue this weekend in the Cricket Ipswich two-day grand final after a thrilling semi-final saw Centrals claim an...

Top greyhounds awarded

The finalists for the 2025 Sportsbet Queensland Greyhound of the Year have been unveiled, At a shootout in Brisbane on March 20, Autumn Storm, Daysea’s...

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Rural

Growers to lock in ‘once in a lifetime’ water opportunity

Queensland's most exciting water project in decades is about to start its next stage towards becoming a reality. The Lockyer Valley and Somerset Water Security...

Latest from the saleyards

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS Saturday 14 March Store sale Agents Bartholomew and Co reported another quality yarding of feeder and restocker steers at their Beaudesert Store Sale on...

Agriculture trickle tape disposal recommences

Lockyer Valley farmers and irrigators have been given the green light to recommence the disposal of their used t-tape, following a temporary pause in...

Somerset celebrates beef industry excellence at sold-out event

Somerset’s agribusiness sector will be celebrated in March when industry leaders, producers and foodies from across South East Queensland gather for the sold-out Legends...

Latest from the saleyards

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS Saturday 28 February Store sale Agents Bartholomew and Co reported a great line up of cows and calves at their Beaudesert Store Sale on...

Latest from the saleyards

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS Saturday 28 February Store sale Agents Bartholomew and Co reported a great line up of cows and calves. All descriptions sold to a fully...

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Culvert replacement earmarked for local road

Lockyer Valley Regional Council will soon begin culvert replacement works on Flagstone Creek Road, Lilydale. The project is set to begin early April and run...

RSHQ brings free lung testing to region’s former miners

For the first time, Queensland’s mining safety and health regulator will bring free, life-changing testing to the region to help former mine and...

From local roots to regional icon

What began a decade ago as a modest gathering of gardening enthusiasts has officially transformed into a true horticultural phenomenon. As the Esk Garden...

Super boost for Blair workers

Thousands of locals are set to benefit with important superannuation reforms to help low-income workers and make the super system fairer passing the Federal...

Somerset’s fun-filled Autumn school holidays

Somerset families have a suite of fun activities to choose from these Autumn school holidays. Somerset Regional Council’s Autumn School Holiday Program kicks off with...

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...