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...
Firefighter’s complete trek for charity
A group of firefighters from Marburg has successfully completed an impressive challenge by trekking over 370 kilometres along the Bicentennial National Trail to raise...
Wivenhoe breaking records
Queensland’s only pumped hydro station is working harder than ever, with Wivenhoe Power Station playing a key role in supporting Queensland’s electricity grid as...
News: a coalmine canary
This week, I step up as President of Country Press Australia, ostensibly to represent the best interests of independent regional newspaper publishers. But the...
A remarkable life
The word legend can often be easily bandied about, but in Bob Sample’s case it reflects what he has done in life - particularly...
