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Xmas on the mountain

At the top of the Somerset Region, a unique event was brewed up for Christmas. The Mount Kilcoy Progress Association host a social bingo...

Thank you to show stewards

Stewards and volunteers are what make agricultural shows possible, and this week the Gatton Show Society showed its appreciation to those who help by...

Dance force ends year with a bang

Dance Force, a local studio serving both Toowoomba and Gatton, held its annual dance production this weekend and celebrated 20 years of operation. About...

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Sport

A year of bowls buddies and big smiles

The Lockyer District Indoor Bowls Association marked a festive conclusion to the year with a lunch and social bowls at the Gatton Seniors Citizen...

Esk rolling into 75 years

Clubs from Somerset and beyond celebrated 75 years of the Esk Bowls Club on 23 November. The Bowls Day carnival welcomed clubs from...

Heat got Wood

Ipswich Hornets star Jack Wood has re-signed with the Brisbane Heat for the 2024-25 Big Bash League season. The boy from Laidley has signed on...

Local clubs look for grants

Cricket clubs through the western corridor will have the opportunity to receive grants as part of a community cricket drive across Australia. On the eve...

Not so flat water

While the fight goes on from various regions in Queensland to receive more benefits from the 2032 Games during the State Government's 100 day...

Glamour and Gallop at Raceday

Esk's final race day of the year was filled with successes and milestones both on and off the racing track on Saturday, 9 November.  The...

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Rural

Latest from the saleyards

DALBY SALEYARDS Wednesday 27 November Cattle Sale Yarding Numbers: 7,471 Cattle numbers at Dalby climbed to the highest in the nation this week with 7,471 head...

Suspected farm worker exploitation Gatton

Gatton district farms and labour hire companies serving local growers have been the target of raids by federal agencies alleging unlawful conduct in the...

Droughtmaster x Steers hit $1705 at Beaudesert.

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS Saturday 9 November Agents Bartholomew & Co reported a much dearer market across the board at their Beaudesert sale on Saturday. Both...

UQ Gatton’s gold medal agricultural scientist

Dr Greg Rebetzke has been awarded the 2024 Gatton Gold Medal for his exceptional career as a renowned agricultural scientist and for his contributions...

Prepare now for bushfire season

Now is the time to prepare for bushfire season as the warmer months approach. Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan said it was never...

Locals answer to effectively rid of fire ants

Adare landowner Trevor Hold is working to introduce a non-toxic, targeted fire ant elimination strategy to Australian shores, condradicting the National Fire Ant Eradication...

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Xmas on the mountain

At the top of the Somerset Region, a unique event was brewed up for Christmas. The Mount Kilcoy Progress Association host a social bingo...

Thank you to show stewards

Stewards and volunteers are what make agricultural shows possible, and this week the Gatton Show Society showed its appreciation to those who help by...

Dance force ends year with a bang

Dance Force, a local studio serving both Toowoomba and Gatton, held its annual dance production this weekend and celebrated 20 years of operation. About...

Winter sports showcase

The Lockyer Valley Regional Council is inviting expressions of interest for the upcoming Winter Sports Showcase, which will take place early next year. Local...

Graeme reflects on 32-year Balloon career

As Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights celebrates its 23rd year flying in the Ipswich region, Chief Pilot, Graeme Day reflects on a 32-year...

Dangers of DIY asbestos removal

While the Australian "can-do" spirit is often worthy of celebration, this National Asbestos Awareness Week homeowners are being asked to be cautious of ageing...

Lowood Football awards galore

Lowood State School's Football Academy Presentation Evening was held at the school hall on Thursday, 31 October. The evening celebrated the success of students who...

Mental health guidance for future rugby league stars

Lockyer local Alexis Gatt was honoured as a finalist in the Support Squad Person of the Year category for her role as a Queensland...

Mulgowie and Laidley to compete as one

Two of Lockyer Valley’s most proud and long-standing cricket clubs will join forces to compete in the Cricket Ipswich competition.  The Laidley District Cricket Club...

Onto the world stage

Gatton local Shayne Freebody is set to enter the world stage, having been selected as one of three Queensland’s to compete in the Australian’s...

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...