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32 charged in Lockyer crime crackdown

Police have charged 32 people with 78 offences following a number of operations targeting crime hot spots across the Lockyer Valley. Between 12 June and...

26 year old Brassall man charged with attempted murder

Police have charged a 26-year-old man with attempted murder following an incident in Brassall on the afternoon of 9 July. It will be alleged two...

Candidates boost up for by-election

With Somerset Regional Council announcing they will request a postal ballot for the upcoming by-election, another candidate, Bud Smith, has confirmed he will stand...

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Sport

Maurice designs NAIDOC Week jersey

Maurice Woodley is a Yinwum Anathangayth man with traditional lands in central and western Cape York and was chosen to design the NAIDOC Week...

Dearden clan celebrate Origin honour

Members of the Dearden family arrived back in Gatton elated after Maroon Tom Dearden picked up the Wally Lewis Medal in a remarkable State...

Cycling festival unites riders in Esk

Esk’s Gravel and Flannel once again brought together cycling enthusiasts to the Somerset region in early July, providing riders with a great weekend of...

Conquering the entire rail trail

Bicycle Queensland and the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Users Association embarked on an adventurous three-day journey to conquer the entire 161km Brisbane Valley Rail...

Get pumped for the Somerset Rail Trail Classic

On Sunday morning, 13 July, a swarm of runners and riders will hit the pavement on Australia’s longest rail trail for the 22nd annual...

Powerfest at Lake Dyer

On Saturday, the Gold Coast Power Boats Sports Club hosted round two of the Battery World National Drivers Championship at Lake Dyer, known locally...

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Rural

Sheep Showcase at the show

About 80 stud sheep will be on display and competing at the Gatton Show across Friday and Saturday. There will be many breeds at the...

Queensland Dairy Show excitement

The Queensland Dairy Show promises to be an exciting spectacle, showcasing 187 head of dairy cattle and an impressive 332 entries, all set to...

Australian avocado production ‘dips’ as global market ‘smashes’ past $30 billion

According to a newly-released report from Rabobank, Australia is facing a temporary decline in avocado production, with the 2024/25 crop expected to be 15...

Get your Flanno for a Farmer

Participants of this year's Gravel and Flannel can know they are supporting the region's farming community when they register for the cycling event kicking...

New Brisbane Valley Donor Centre Set to Support Bovine IVF

The cattle industry in South East Queensland is set to benefit from a new, purpose-built bovine IVF donor centre outside Toogoolawah. With a rapidly...

UniSQ to turn dairy waste into sustainable biofuels

A collaborative project led by the University of Southern Queensland is aiming to accelerate Australia’s transition to net-zero by transforming dairy waste and duckweed...

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32 charged in Lockyer crime crackdown

Police have charged 32 people with 78 offences following a number of operations targeting crime hot spots across the Lockyer Valley. Between 12 June and...

26 year old Brassall man charged with attempted murder

Police have charged a 26-year-old man with attempted murder following an incident in Brassall on the afternoon of 9 July. It will be alleged two...

Candidates boost up for by-election

With Somerset Regional Council announcing they will request a postal ballot for the upcoming by-election, another candidate, Bud Smith, has confirmed he will stand...

Interest rate cuts boost building approvals

The Australian Bureau of Statistics released its monthly building approvals data for May 2025 for detached houses and multi-units covering all states and territories. “New...

Poultry faces new risks

The global poultry industry is bracing for a turbulent year, as geopolitical tensions, trade policy shifts, and persistent avian flu outbreaks weigh heavily on...

Dam upgrades on track

Seqwater has confirmed that major upgrades to Somerset Dam are progressing as part of its broader Dam Improvement Program, with a targeted completion date...

Pickelball bounces off Kilcoy

Kilcoy pickleball enthusiasts have been having a fantastic time with plenty of fun, friendly rallies, and lots of laughs as the sport kicked off...

Pigs fly high again

The Gatton Black Pigs have wrapped up an unforgettable two weeks for its A-Grade side by achieving a 22-12 home victory against the Toowoomba...

Pub fever for Origin

Queensland fans let out a triumphant sigh of relief on Wednesday night, as pubs across the Lockyer and Somerset were jam-packed following the Maroons'...

Rev up the powerboats

Lake Dyer will once again roar to life with powerboats as Lockyer Powerfest returns from the 27th to the 29th of June. This year is...

Sport vouchers to tackle cost of living crisis

Queensland families now have the opportunity to access cost of living relief through the $200 'Play On' sport vouchers, aimed at supporting children's activities....

Southern QLD Reining Event

The Southern Queensland Reining Horse Club held a National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) qualifier event at the Lockyer Valley Equestrian Centre last Saturday, drawing...