A ‘truckie’ situation
Traffic came to a halt on the afternoon of Monday, 15 April, after a B-double-sized truck became stuck entering Davey Bridge near Placid Hills.
At...
Display of rare military vehicles extended
To commemorate Anzac Day and honour military service, a special display at the Queensland Transport Museum has been extended until 31 May.
Lockyer Valley...
Billy Cart Derby day draws closer
The 4th annual Lockyer Valley Billy Cart Derby is nearly here, and event organiser Alan Willson said there were plenty of ways locals could...
Lockyer disaster advisor awarded
If a natural disaster is brewing in the Lockyer Valley, one thing’s for certain, Michelle Kocsis is at the ready.
The Lockyer Valley Regional Council...
Pawtastic fun unleashed at DogFest
Fernvale Memorial Park welcomed every man and his dog as Somerset hosted its inaugural DogFest event on 13 April, transforming the park into a...
Fatal crash for Kensington Grove man
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash in Tregony on Sunday 14 April.
Initial investigations indicate at 10.24am, a blue Harley Davidson...
Fun with colour
Mayk studio hosted two free coloured pencil drawing workshops at the Lowood Open Door Gallery on 9 April.
Kids aged from 7 and 14 attended...
Marie celebrates 103rd birthday
Good genes, a healthy diet, and working hard are the cornerstones to Marie Kirkby’s longevity.
The centenarian celebrated her 103rd birthday on 26 February.
Now a...
Karen is always willing to help
We are all given the same number of hours in a day, it’s what you do with them that counts.
One person who makes the...
Buchholz says hit the brakes
Students return from the Easter school holidays on Monday 15 April, and Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz has urged motorists to prioritise safety...
Road toll figures
Last week the Lockyer Somerset Independent reported that Queensland in 2024 saw the largest number of deaths on the roads in decades.
The Department...
