Understanding double demerits over Easter
Unlike in other states, double demerit points do not strictly apply to holiday periods for Queensland drivers.
Sunshine State motorists can expect double demerits...
Leaders look to the future
Some of our region’s brightest minds went head-to-head on Saturday 23 March for the title of Lions Regional Youth of the Year, held at...
Looking for Lions history
This year the Laidley Lions Club celebrates half a century, and they are looking for community input to fill some of the gaps in...
Water users push back against mandatory meters
Lockyer irrigators are prepared to push back against the state government’s ‘one size fits all’ approach to water management.
The Lockyer Water Users Forum (LWUF)...
Rosewood harmonises
Rosewood State High School students came together for a special Harmony Day celebration on Wednesday 20 March.
Student Representative Council members joined Rosewood Chaplains, Rosewood...
Lots of Easter holiday fun
There is plenty to entertain the kids these school holidays with a host of activities on offer across the region.
As part of Somerset Regional...
Votes are in, meet your new council
Lockyer Valley and Somerset regions’ 2024 elected councillors have been declared, following postal vote counts on Tuesday 26 March.
In Lockyer Valley Regional Council, returning...
Kitchen open to all
People living rough can find a bit of comfort in a hot meal and warm drink at the Lockyer Community Centre’s new camp kitchen.
‘Our...
Ipswich to lose chemical sniffer fire truck
Ipswich firefighters and communities from Esk and Gatton to Boonah will lose a lot more than a fire truck in June, when Queensland Fire...
Kids get messy for Harmony Day
Families came together to connect and play at Together4Lockyer’s Messy Play on Harmony Day on 21 March.
Held in the green space next to the...
