More police for Lowood and Rosewood Stations
EXTRA police officers will be deployed to Lowood and Rosewood stations later this year.
The Lowood community, including Somerset Regional Council and Member for Lockyer...
From the Editor’s Desk
WELCOME to your new look Lockyer and Somerset Independent.
If you are reading the print version of this newspaper you will have already noticed the...
Snake pit finally gets slashed
Gatton resident Wes Walker is celebrating after successfully campaigning for a Railway Street property to be mowed, believing the overgrown lot was likely infested...
Potential asbestos contamination at Walloon school
Walloon State School is one of 16 sites around Brisbane supplied with mulch potentially contaminated with asbestos, according to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland...
Jammers keep the rides running
Now in its sixth year, the Esk Camp and Jam is continuing its support for the Esk Show next weekend with a full schedule...
Vegie garden revamp promotes healthy eating
Mt Whitestone State School students are lucky enough to attend one of 31 schools in the state teaming up with Pick of the Crop...
Share the love with community centre
THhe Laidley Community Centre is relying on the generosity of the community to provide to those in need at its inaugural Share Fair.
On Thursday...
Candidates called on to improve efficiency
Lockyer Valley residents packed the Stockyard Creek Hall to hear local government candidates put themselves forward on February 28.
With three mayoral candidates and 15...
Roads top of priorities list in Somerset
Roads, economic growth, and transparency are top priorities for the public and candidates in the lead up to the local government election.
Candidates running in...
State charged over flood death
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has been charged after an SES volunteer died in floodwaters more than two years ago.
Merryl Dray, 62, was with...
Council puts sale yards decision on pause
Lockyer Valley Regional Council has unanimously voted to postpone its decision to close the Laidley Saleyards by its originally set June 2025 closure date.
At...
