Firefighters increase across South East Queensland
Several stations across South East Queensland will experience an increase in firefighters following the Queensland Government's commitment to deliver an additional 500 frontline firefighters...
Artist explores Kilcoy’s past
Thank you to Larry Rollason for being Kilcoy Art Society’s Artist of the Month for March 2024.
Larry’s collection included a diverse range of colourful...
Laws strengthen worker protections
New Work Health and Safety laws passed on 21 March have marked a significant milestone in bolstering protection and representation for Queensland workers.
The...
Check for hidden leaks
Urban Utilities is encouraging Lockyer Valley and Somerset residents to check their water meter to ensure they don’t have a concealed leak, following a...
Aaron’s afro makes some dough
Gatton carpenter, Aaron Erbacher, chopped off a year’s worth of hair on Sunday 24 March.
The council worker said he started growing his afro 12...
All things with wheels come to Harlin
The Jackson Hepner Foundation Memorial Drive welcomed local truckies, motorcyclists and all-round rev heads to come together and drive to raise money for cancer...
Mandatory CPD for real estate professionals
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) welcomed an announcement from the Attorney General on 22 March that mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) would...
Survey to identify infrastructure needs
Lockyer Valley Regional Council wants community feedback to plan for the region’s growth.
With federal funding, council has launched a survey seeking residents’ input on...
Help to Buy to get more Ipswich locals into home ownership
Somerset region home buyers look set to be big winners from the federal government's Help to Buy shared equity scheme, which has recently passed...
Votes go Milligan’s way
Tanya Milligan was officially declared to return as Mayor for Lockyer Valley Regional Council on Wednesday 27 March.
Cr Milligan said the election had some...
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...
