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Prepare now for bushfire season

Now is the time to prepare for bushfire season as the warmer months approach. Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan said it was never...

UQ Gatton’s gold medal agricultural scientist

Dr Greg Repetzke has been awarded the 2024 Gatton Gold Medal for his exceptional career as a renowned agricultural scientist and for his contributions...

Locals answer to effectively rid of fire ants

Adare landowner Trevor Hold is working to introduce a non-toxic, targeted fire ant elimination strategy to Australian shores, condradicting the National Fire Ant Eradication...

Keep an eye out for pasture dieback

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) principal pasture agronomist Gavin Peck said the condition, which caused premature death of tropical and sub-tropical grasses, spread...

Using your vote to Back the Bush

It’s been a challenging time for voters in the leadup to the state election - particularly those wanting to make their vote count for...

Produce prices at market

Queensland Produce in the Brisbane Market for the week ending Friday, 18 October 2024. FRUIT: LEMONS: Eureka $20-$25 1/2CP, Eureka No1 $15-$30 13KgCtn, Eureka...

Council commits to deeper review of Laidley Saleyards

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has pushed pause on its decision to close the Laidley Saleyards. At its October Ordinary Meeting, council voted unanimously to...

Neuendorf takes 2,600 names to council

Cattle dealers have gathered more than 2,600 signatures to save the Laidley Saleyards. Steve Clark and Elaine Horrocks, among other community members, presented their paper...

Latest from the saleyards – 10 October 2024

DALBY SALEYARDS Wednesday 2 October 2024 Cattle numbers reduced by 425 head to 5,766 at Dalby. The quality of the young cattle was very mixed and...

Coppers enter fire ant fight

Recalcitrant property owners who refuse to comply with mandatory treatment for fire ants could face the full force of the law following an announcement...

Pumpkins stir up the fun

Across our readership area, Halloween 2024 was a big hit with the teens. Lowood played host to a spooktacular Halloween celebration at Clock Park on...

History uncovered