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CSIRO report backs water project

The Lockyer Valley and Somerset Water Security Scheme has been singled out for its innovation to deliver long-term sustainable food security for South East Queensland...

Council encourage use of BOM weather app

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is encouraging residents to download the Bureau of Meteorology’s free BOM weather app as Council prepares to move away from...

Planning Scheme amendment

SOMERSET Regional Council has adopted significant updates to its planning scheme, through Major Amendment 2. The planning scheme amendment, approved by the Deputy Premier in late...

Cheaper power for local households and businesses

Country tales go global

BoM Weather App to become Somerset’s primary weather warning service

Lowood child death sparks murder charge

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Sport

On the district scoreboard

BOWLS TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB Saturday 23rd May Neville, Len, Gary and Keith travelled to Kilcoy for the annual President and Patrons Day. It was a...

Esk hosts Hard Enduro challenge

The Australian Hard Enduro Championship Round 2 returned to Esk on 23–24 May, with around 235 riders from across every state in Australia tackling...

On the district scoreboard

BOWLS TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB Wednesday 13th May Peter, Brian, Colin and Graeme travelled to Kilcoy for their monthly Pub Day and represented our club well....

On the district scoreboard

 BOWLS TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB Tuesday 5th May Peter and Annie Rooney, Gary and Tracie Gilligan made the trip to Gatton and did a fantastic job....

Black Pigs to celebrate women in rugby

The Gatton Black Pigs RUFC will celebrate the women behind the club when it hosts its annual Ladies Day at the Laidley Sports Complex...

Heavy horses draw crowds to Gatton field days

The 45th Annual Gatton Heavy Horse Field Days were held at the Gatton Showgrounds on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, showcasing two...

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Rural

Latest from the saleyards

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS Saturday 23 May Store sale Wet weather saw a reduced yarding come to hand for today's sale. Feeder steers were in short supply, with those...

Rural Land Management Planning workshop set for June

An upcoming Rural Land Management Planning Workshop will uncover everything you need to know about developing individual property management plans. Hosted by Healthy Land &...

Latest from the saleyards

DALBY SALEYARDS Wednesday 13 May cattle sale The number of cattle penned at Dalby remained virtually unchanged at 6,765 head, including 1,572 cows,...

Brimbelcombe amongst cotton grower of the year finalist

Forest Hill-based farmers Mitch and Mariah Brimblecombe, alongside Linton and Melinda Brimblecombe of Moira Farming, have been named among the finalists for the 2026...

Latest from the saleyards

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS Saturday 09 May Store sale Agents Bartholomew and Co reported a yarding of 734 head at their Beaudesert Weaner Sale on Saturday.  An outstanding...

Gatton students among 2026 AgriFutures Horizon Scholars

Two students based at the University of Queensland Gatton Campus have been named in the 2026 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship cohort, joining 18 high-achieving university...

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Faith Lutheran Plainland announces new principal

Faith Lutheran College is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Tyson Kenny as the College’s new Principal. College Chair, Mr Tim Boughen,...

Jury road trip planned to alleged mower murder scene

A jury is expected to travel more than 100km to inspect the rural scene of an alleged murder. Robert John Crawford, 48, returned to court...

Under 8’s day delights

Children clambered aboard fire trucks, scaled climbing walls and devoured mountains of fairy bread as Gatton State School transformed into a hive of colour...

Encouraging kids to get creative For farm safety

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is encouraging Queensland primary school students to get creative and help spread an important message, with the launch of...

Esk celebrates its Show

The Esk Show marked its 122nd anniversary in 2026, bringing together two days of agriculture, entertainment and community celebration on May 22 and 23....

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...

New range marks club milestone

The Esk Branch Shooters Union is preparing to open a new shooting range facility at 331 Esk-Hampton Road on 11 April, marking a new...

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...

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