Somerset Council highlights
SOMERSET JOINS CAMPAIGN FOR MORE ROAD FUNDING
Somerset Regional Council has joined councils across the state in supporting Local Government Association of Queensland’s (LGAQ) campaign...
Two vehicle crash near Esk
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating following a fatal two vehicle crash at Redbank Creek, near Esk, on the afternoon of Saturday 21 March.
Initial...
Man charged with attempted murder Linville
Police have charged a man with attempted murder following investigations into an incident at Linville early this morning, 22 March.
It will be alleged about...
Benarkin man faces court over DV murder attempt
A 32-year-old man from Benarkin is due to face court today over charges of attempted murder, torture and deprivation of liberty in a domestic...
Training program targets local workforce shortages
A new training initiative aimed at tackling workforce shortages in the Lockyer Valley was officially launched at Western Trainers’ Crowley Vale venue on Monday,...
Community called to have say on Gatton-Esk flood resilience
Locals are being urged to have their say on future upgrades to a flood-prone section of Gatton-Esk Road, including Lockyer Creek Bridge.
The Department of...
Culvert replacement earmarked for local road
Lockyer Valley Regional Council will soon begin culvert replacement works on Flagstone Creek Road, Lilydale.
The project is set to begin early April and run...
RSHQ brings free lung testing to region’s former miners
For the first time, Queensland’s mining safety and health regulator will bring free, life-changing testing to the region to help former mine and...
From local roots to regional icon
What began a decade ago as a modest gathering of gardening enthusiasts has officially transformed into a true horticultural phenomenon. As the Esk Garden...
Super boost for Blair workers
Thousands of locals are set to benefit with important superannuation reforms to help low-income workers and make the super system fairer passing the Federal...












