65 years of true love
Gatton couple Ruth and Frank Clissold recently celebrated an extraordinary milestone — 65 years of marriage — surrounded by family, laughter and decades of...
Somerset rates up 3.5%
Somerset Regional Council has adopted its $114 million budget for the 2025–2026 financial year, focusing on infrastructure investment, essential services, and supporting the region’s...
Crafted with purpose
For more than two decades, Forest Hill craftsman John Lowther has been quietly shaping timber into intricate lace-making tools known as bobbins — a...
Gatton Auto: 80 Years
When Rob Wilson saw the roof being replaced at Gatton Auto recently, a wave of memories hit him.
For most, it was a simple...
Firefighter’s epic journey for charity
A team of Marburg firefighters is gearing up for an extraordinary 370 km journey over six days from 30 June to raise funds to...
Lowood Show thrives
From frosts to fireworks, this year’s Lowood Show proved the resilience and vibrancy of rural life—led by dedicated volunteers, new community members, and a...
Housing chaos
Women struggling with the housing crisis are living in temporary accommodation and even in tents in the West Moreton and Lockyer regions, with no...
Somerset takes silver and bronze in tourism awards
Two Somerset towns have been awarded silver and bronze for Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s (QTIC) 2025 Top Tourism Town Awards.
The annual awards recognise outstanding...
School holiday activities for the kids
Looking for a cosy escape from the cooler weather these school holidays? Look no further than Lockyer Valley Libraries.
Lockyer Valley Regional Council Libraries and...
Green is the new black
PRECEDE
Young Australians are switching more and more from fashion trends and gaming to on-line hacks and podcasts about gardening. ERLE LEVEY was keen to...
