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Council awards $58k in grants to Somerset community groups

Somerset Council has approved more than $58,000 in funding between 24 community groups through Round Two of its Community Assistance Grants program for 2025-2026. The...

Lockyer council weekly highlights

NEW LEASE FOR GATTON BOWLS CLUB At the March Council meeting, Councillors gave the green light for a request from the Gatton Bowls Club to...

Have your say on local aquatic facilities

Lockyer Council is giving residents the chance to influence the future of aquatic facilities across the Lockyer Valley. Council has engaged LiquidBlu to undertake an...

Somerset council weekly highlights

Protecting fuel supplies and consumers at the bowser

Council updates animal safety rules

Stepping out and stepping up

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Sport

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...

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...

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Rural

Nursery growers can power more, spend less

Energy efficiency is crucial to the long-term productivity and profitability of plant nurseries, with on-farm upgrades widely shown to significantly reduce power, energy bills,...

Latest from the saleyards

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS Saturday 21 March Store sale Agents Bartholomew & Co reported an outstanding yarding of European Infused cattle at their 21st Annual Euro Show & Sale....

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...

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Trucks midnight joyride from City to Laidley

Police have arrested a man after a stolen truck was tracked from Brisbane City to Laidley in the early monring of Thursday, 26 March. It...

Radio star in residence in Lockyer

Lutheran Services Tabeel Aged Care resident Max Oyston is no stranger to the microphone. The 87-year-old former radio presenter from Tasmania is back on...

Revamp coming for popular Withcott park

A popular park in Withcott is set to score a brand-new playground. Jean Biggs Park will soon boast a range of new equipment, to be...

Upgrades in place for busy Gatton intersection

Major safety upgrades are set to improve travel for the Gatton community, with works at the Spencer Street and William Street intersection to kick...

New fire trucks for rural fire brigades from Logan to Scenic Rim

The state government has delivered a boost to emergency response across Logan and Scenic Rim communities with the delivery of six new rural...

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...

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...

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