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Parents speak out on bullying at Lockyer School

Parents have raised serious concerns about ongoing bullying at Lockyer District State High School, claiming their children have faced multiple incidents of verbal and...

Spanos’ party invite

Spano’s IGA at Gatton is preparing a birthday celebration - its biggest of the year - with stores embracing a festive spirit and promoting...

Dog Shooting

Locals and their paw friends have been on high alert, following the discovery of dogs injured by gunshot pellets along the Brisbane Valley Rail...

Bee concerned

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Sport

Grand finals locked in

Laidley-Mulgowie's rivalry with Central Districts will continue this weekend in the Cricket Ipswich two-day grand final after a thrilling semi-final saw Centrals claim an...

Top greyhounds awarded

The finalists for the 2025 Sportsbet Queensland Greyhound of the Year have been unveiled, At a shootout in Brisbane on March 20, Autumn Storm, Daysea’s...

Magic round’s community feel

Magic round has once again proven a great success for the Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) competition with heavy hitters, the Gatton Hawks, among eight...

Gout v rival a drawcard

The Peter Norman Memorial 200m at the 2026 Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne on 28 March is shaping up as one of the biggest...

Somerset guns take home awards

From Patrick Estate near Lowood, star trainer Chantal Turpin has led her horse Gus to a remarkable double, as Queensland Trotter of the Year...

Works starting on Kilcoy Indoor Sports Centre upgrade

Construction for the Kilcoy Indoor Sports Centre upgrade will start in March 2026. The works will increase the facilities capacity, including delivery of an expanded...

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Rural

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...

Latest from the saleyards

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS Saturday 28 February Store sale Agents Bartholomew and Co reported a great line up of cows and calves at their Beaudesert Store Sale on...

Latest from the saleyards

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS Saturday 28 February Store sale Agents Bartholomew and Co reported a great line up of cows and calves. All descriptions sold to a fully...

ABS data confirms record beef production

The Australian cattle sector continued its extraordinary run in 2025. Beef production reached 712,888 tonnes in Q4 and 2.87 million tonnes across the calendar year....

Empower rural youth to lead local change

The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal is inviting not-for-profit organisations to collaborate with young people in remote, rural and regional communities to solve...

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Don’t forget the cash boost

The state government has reminded parents not to forget to make use of the 'Back to School Boost' a $100 credit, which rolled out...

Bussian Book Launch

There was cause for celebration on Sunday, with the launch of the book: 'Our Bussian Migration Story and the Four Kerner Girls of Ipswich...

Tragic head-on crash claims life of young Woman

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating following a two-vehicle fatal traffic crash at Lake Wivenhoe on 14 March. About 11.10pm a white Holden Commodore collided...

New $18.5m LifeFlight aeromedical base unveiled

LifeFlight has officially opened its new $18.5m Sunshine Coast base in a major boost for aeromedical capability in the region. The launch coincided with...

Toogoolawah retirement village gets the green light

A new retirement village has been given the tick of approval for construction on Eskdale Road in Toogoolawah. Somerset Regional Council approved the development application...

Laidley bag cricket double

A comment from an opposing skipper several years ago was the catalyst for Laidley Mulgowie to build towards dual-premiership success according to club skipper...

Gatton Futsal returns for Term 1

Gatton Futsal is back, with games kicking off Monday 2 February at the Lockyer Valley Sports Centre. The program runs for eight weeks each...

Strong field turns out for Ryan Memorial Day

Laidley Golf Club hosted its Men’s and Ladies Single Stableford Ryan Memorial Day on Saturday 24 January, with a full field of 80 players...

Invitational’s great turnout

A long-running community cricket tradition has returned to the field, with players and spectators gathering for a relaxed invitational tournament held around Australia Day. Founder...

Great day on the track

The Lockyer Valley Turf Club hosted a seven-race card on Sunday, January 25, with Sarah’s Sonnets opening the program in style before Viale delivered...