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Volunteers tidy Lake Apex for Clean Up Aussie Day

Friends of Lake Apex (FOLA) volunteers joined with the Glenore Grove Scout Group to help clean up the Lake Apex Parklands as part of...

’I’m buggered’: Nationals leader quits party’s top job

Nationals leader David Littleproud announced on Tuesday he would step down as leader of the Nationals, saying he’s had enough. Mr Littleproud said he would...

Experts warn Salty may be one of many illegally released

A 2.3-metre saltwater crocodile has been discovered in a farm dam at Buaraba in the Somerset region on Sunday, 8 March, far south of...

Scouts tackle toads in youth-led Clean Up Aussie Day effort

Health expo grows in Esk

100s of fingerlings released

Pavement rehabilitation program underway

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Sport

Somerset guns take home awards

From Patrick Estate near Lowood, star trainer Chantal Turpin has led her horse Gus to a remarkable double, as Queensland Trotter of the Year...

Works starting on Kilcoy Indoor Sports Centre upgrade

Construction for the Kilcoy Indoor Sports Centre upgrade will start in March 2026. The works will increase the facilities capacity, including delivery of an expanded...

Lowood Stags launch 2026 season

The Lowood Stags Senior Rugby League team officially launched their 2026 season on Saturday, 21 February, marking the first time in over ten years...

Classic 800m in Gatton

The Gatton Swimming Club hosted its annual 800m Classic on Saturday, 14 February, with strong performances across all age groups. Swimmers competed in the 11–13...

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...

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Rural

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...

ABS data confirms record beef production

The Australian cattle sector continued its extraordinary run in 2025. Beef production reached 712,888 tonnes in Q4 and 2.87 million tonnes across the calendar year....

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...

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Residential construction starts on $210m Kilcoy Greens over-50s community

Construction will start this week on a new $210 million over-50s community in Woolmar with the first of 276 homes anticipated to be completed...

Lokcyer celebrates Women’s Day

The 2026 International Women’s Day celebration breakfast returned bigger and better this year, with the Lockyer Valley community gathering to honour the incredible women...

Lockyer council weekly highlights

PARK MAKEOVERS GATTON AND LAIDLEY Work at both Littleton Park and Lions Park are set to begin soon, with the existing playground to be...

Heart of Country Show cooking

A new cookbook celebrating the traditions of Australia’s agricultural shows has been released, with the publication of The New Blue Ribbon Cookbook by author...

Safer digital future for students in Toowoomba

More than 2,000 students from Concordia Lutheran College, Toowoomba State High School, Downlands College, St Ursula's College and St Saviour's College participated in Optus...

Great day on the track

The Lockyer Valley Turf Club hosted a seven-race card on Sunday, January 25, with Sarah’s Sonnets opening the program in style before Viale delivered...

Rollston’s rugby prowess earns Somerset Sports Award

Lochlan Rollston spent 2025 playing Rugby Union among Australia’s top athletes and represented the Somerset region in international competitions. For his efforts, Somerset Regional Council...

Broncos bring NRL action to Gatton

The Brisbane Broncos brought their 2026 NRL pre-season training to Gatton early last week, drawing strong local interest with an open training session at...

Summer stakes showcase Gatton’s best

The Lockyer Valley Turf Club hosted an action-packed Gatton Cup race day on Friday, 9 January, featuring nine competitive events. Kicking off the first race...

Welsh 500 and counting

Laidley Mulgowie Cricket Club skipper Alex Welsh never expected to be living in Australia with 500 wickets under his belt well over a decade...

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