Reminder to manage waste
As the festive season often leads to an increase in waste, Lockyer Valley Regional Council is reminding residents that many items can be disposed...
Childcare changes ownership after 35 years
The transition of ownership of the Gatton Child Care Centre is now finalised after Lockyer Valley Regional Council identified a suitable buyer for the...
Farm raids need answers
The Lockyer and Somerset Independent is following the story of the recent raids by federal agencies on farms in the Lockyer Valley.
The events, described...
Growing fire ant misinfo
The National Fire Ant Eradication Program has returned serve against online allegations that the program is unsafe for wildlife and livestock. The claims have...
Tourism volunteers celebrate end of the year
Somerset’s tourism volunteers came together for a special celebration on Tuesday, 2 December in Esk.
More than 30 volunteers from Somerset Regional Council’s visitor information...
No place to stay in Somerset or Ipswich
Members of the homeless community have been left without a place to stay as they allege Somerset and Ipswich City Council enacted unfair evictions...
Sophia welcomes its triplet trio
Sophia College Plainland will welcome its first trio of triplets in 2025.
Sisters Ebony, Ruby, and Trinity Kennett are set to begin their first...
Supporting kids through back to school essentials
The Lockyer Community Centre launched its popular Back to School project for the sixth year running on Thursday 12, December.
The student assist project aims...
Faith students are community crusaders
Students from Faith Lutheran College Plainland have donated a variety of essential items to aid those doing it tough as part of the Laidley...
New home for Lockyer Mower Centre
The Lockyer Mower Centre has made the move from Crescent Street to 32 Market Drive in Gatton, allowing a larger space to accommodate its...
