Full circle
Councillor Janice Holstein fulfilled her last duty on Wednesday 27 March.
She finished her 24 year term in local government at Flagstone Creek State School...
New council sworn in
Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s new councillors were formally sworn in on Tuesday 2 April, ready for official duties to begin.
The group consists of three...
New Ipswich City Council sworn in
A new chapter for Ipswich began on 2 April with the swearing in of Ipswich City Council’s mayor and councillors.
Following the Electoral Commissioner for...
Principal retired after 40 years
After four decades in education, school principal Richard Amos retired at the end of term one.
Coominya State School students, staff, and families said farewell...
Helidon roll call
Calling past students and staff of Helidon State School, it’s time to celebrate.
Saturday 11 May marks the school’s 150th anniversary and the P and...
No holiday for Somerset Police
It has been a busy holiday period for Esk and Toogoolawah Police on the roads which have seen a significant uptake of holiday goers...
Lockyer Valley grows when you shop local
If you’re wanting to shop local, spend local and support local, then the Lockyer Valley Gift Card is for you!
Lockyer Valley Regional Council has...
Best bonnets on parade
Coominya State School students donned their finest Easter bonnets to finish the term on 27 March.
They showed of their talents with their decorated and...
Country women raise funds for rural families
Glenore Grove Queensland Country Women’s Association hosted an Easter Tombola in the Glenore Grove Hall on the morning of Monday 25 March.
They had...
Tree Troughs make a splash
Drinkers installed to provide koalas and other native animals with a reliable source of water during droughts and after bushfires are being hoisted up...
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...
