Help to Buy to get more Ipswich locals into home ownership
Somerset region home buyers look set to be big winners from the federal government's Help to Buy shared equity scheme, which has recently passed...
Votes go Milligan’s way
Tanya Milligan was officially declared to return as Mayor for Lockyer Valley Regional Council on Wednesday 27 March.
Cr Milligan said the election had some...
Early education centre celebrates 20 years
Gatton families came together on Saturday 23 March to join the Lockyer Valley Early Education Centre in celebrating 20 years of education.
Centre director Caitlin...
Disasters force farmers to think of selling
A spate of consecutive natural disasters and associated financial pressures are cited as two of the key reasons why more than two-thirds of Australian...
Unpleasant odour empties Gatton Hospital on Good Friday
Gatton Hospital was decanted on the afternoon of Good Friday March 29, after an unpleasant odour was reported about 1:30pm.
Twenty-one patients were safely decanted...
Somerset council highlights: week ending 29 March 2024
SOMERSET ELECTION
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) has declared Jason Wendt as the successful mayoral candidate for Somerset Regional Council.
ECQ has also...
Lockyer council highlights: week ending 29 March 2024
CONGRATULATIONS
Lockyer Valley Regional Council (LVRC) extends its congratulations to the successful Councillors who will lead our region for the coming term, together with Mayor...
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...
