Celebrating culture
The Lockyer Valley’s rich multicultural identity was on full display last weekend as residents came together to celebrate the much-anticipated Festival of Cultures at...
Caring for smiles
Welcome to Withcott Dental!
We are a family-owned business in Withcott, Lockyer Valley, at the bottom of the Toowoomba Range. Opening in February of...
Awards galore for Porters
The Porters Plainland Hotel team walked away with a rich haul, securing five esteemed awards at the Queensland Hotels Association’s Awards for Excellence.
The annual...
Lockyer High celebrate the good ol’ days
A warm buzz of laughter and spirited storytelling filled the air as former students and staff from Lockyer District High School called Porters Plainland home...
Choat out of by-election
Former Somerset Councillor Sean Choat has confirmed he will not be contesting the upcoming by-election for Somerset Regional Council.
Mr Choat served two terms as...
Suspicious fire at Fernvale tobacconist
Detectives are investigating a suspicious fire at a tobacco store in Fernvale that occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, 3rd August.
Nine...
Matt Golinski named 2025 Laidley Spring Festival Ambassador
Renowned chef and television personality Matt Golinski is set to bring his culinary flair and passion for local produce to the Laidley Spring Festival...
Continually researching fire ant eradication
Last week the Lockyer & Somerset Independent wrote a story on research being conducted into alternative methods used to manage fire ants.
In that...
School marks big milestone
Excitement is building in Glamorgan Vale as the community and surrounding areas prepare to celebrate the school’s 150th year of service.
Established in 1875, the...
Local Heritage Register gets extended
Lockyer Valley Regional Council has extended the deadline for submissions on proposed changes to its Local Heritage Register.
Planning and Development Portfolio Councillor David Neuendorf...
