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Decade of choral beauty

Over 110 people crammed into the Forest Hill School of Arts Hall for an afternoon of song and afternoon tea. It was in celebration...

Hairdresser gathering

Glenda Kuss gathered a group of hairdressers who worked together during the 70s 80s and 90s collectively referred to as the ‘retro era’, particularly...

Adjuvants – a murky science?

A good mate of mine who is a long-time researcher in our agricultural industry suggested to me that adjuvant recommendations for pesticides are a...

Lunch for seniors

Rallying around Crimestoppers cause

Council puts sale yards decision on pause

Somerset council highlights – 17 October

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Sport

On the district scoreboard

BOWLS TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB On Wednesday 9 October, Neville, Kim and Keith travelled to Kilcoy for their Pub Day. They were joined by Mike from Woodford...

New bike node a boost for Fernvale

Somerset welcomed a new bike node along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail at the Fernvale Visitor Information Centre on Wednesday, 16 October. The bike...

Somerset Multisport fitness challenge

The Somerset Region hosted the inaugural Somerset Multisport Festival from 12-13 October at Wivenhoe Dam. Organised by Atlas Events, known for The Brisbane Marathon,...

Ladies’ eyes on the 8 ball

A squad of Kilcoy pool sharks came away with their very first win at the Ladies Queensland Cup Competition last week. Lisa Kunde, Tracey Evans,...

On the district scoreboard – 10 October 2024

BOWLS LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB Ladies Triples Final. Kate Lee, Judi Thomas, C. McGuire. 25. J. Budd, S, Reck, M, Anderson, 20 - Congratulations. to all players. Social bowls. B,...

Makeea gets Darwin PBs

Young Toogoolawah swimmer Makeea competed against some of country Australia’s best athletes in Darwin for a four-day competition, scoring multiple personal bests in the...

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Rural

Keep an eye out for pasture dieback

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) principal pasture agronomist Gavin Peck said the condition, which caused premature death of tropical and sub-tropical grasses, spread...

Using your vote to Back the Bush

It’s been a challenging time for voters in the leadup to the state election - particularly those wanting to make their vote count for...

Produce prices at market

Queensland Produce in the Brisbane Market for the week ending Friday, 18 October 2024. FRUIT: LEMONS: Eureka $20-$25 1/2CP, Eureka No1 $15-$30 13KgCtn, Eureka...

Council commits to deeper review of Laidley Saleyards

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has pushed pause on its decision to close the Laidley Saleyards. At its October Ordinary Meeting, council voted unanimously to...

Neuendorf takes 2,600 names to council

Cattle dealers have gathered more than 2,600 signatures to save the Laidley Saleyards. Steve Clark and Elaine Horrocks, among other community members, presented their paper...

Latest from the saleyards – 10 October 2024

DALBY SALEYARDS Wednesday 2 October 2024 Cattle numbers reduced by 425 head to 5,766 at Dalby. The quality of the young cattle was very mixed and...

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Decade of choral beauty

Over 110 people crammed into the Forest Hill School of Arts Hall for an afternoon of song and afternoon tea. It was in celebration...

Hairdresser gathering

Glenda Kuss gathered a group of hairdressers who worked together during the 70s 80s and 90s collectively referred to as the ‘retro era’, particularly...

Adjuvants – a murky science?

A good mate of mine who is a long-time researcher in our agricultural industry suggested to me that adjuvant recommendations for pesticides are a...

Lunch for seniors

Roughly 100 of Rosewood’s older community members came together at the Rosewood Community Centre for an annual feast. The Seniors Luncheon was put on...

Rallying around Crimestoppers cause

In only just over two weeks time, locals of Gatton and surrounds have been invited to gather to raise money for a good cause....

Council puts sale yards decision on pause

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has unanimously voted to postpone its decision to close the Laidley Saleyards by its originally set June 2025 closure date. At...

Kids learn craft of skating

Lockyer’s up-and-coming skateboarding pros learned the sport’s essential tricks and techniques in a two-day program in Gatton over 25-26 September. Before they hit the Gatton...

On the district scoreboard – 26 September 2024

BOWLS LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB Wednesday social G. Herrbert, K. McGuire, C. McGuire, 25. M. Where, Scott Harrison, R. Pagett. 15. M. Zable, C. Kilminster. J. Dickson, 15....

Hawks and Lions up north

The Gatton Hawks and Laidley Lions junior rugby league under 10s teams headed north to compete against squads from across the state over the...

Get back in the game after injury

Returning to sports after an injury can feel daunting, but with the right approach, it doesn’t have to be. Whether you're a weekend warrior or...

Rattlers’ best and fairest

The 2024 season was full of highs and lows for the Brisbane Valley Rattlers AFC, which held its seniors awards night on Saturday 21...

Esk’s first steps to fitness

If you are looking for a fun way to meet new people while keeping yourself in shape, why not join the new Esk parkrun? Fitness...

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