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Region turns out to honour Anzacs

Alongside the rest of the nation, Anzac Day was commemorated across the Lockyer Valley, Somerset, and beyond on Thursday. Marches, ceremonies, and services were held...

Finest orchids on show

The finest orchids of the Lockyer Valley will be on full display on May 10 and 11. The Lockyer Valley Orchid Society will hold its...

Forum fights FAW

More than 70 experts from the agriculture industry, government, research facilities and funding bodies converged on Brisbane’s Eco-Sciences Precinct to join forces in the...

Defib in Gatton

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Darts club is promoting women

Brisbane Valley Darts Club is celebrating after being approved funding through the Queensland Government’s Active Women and Girls Program. Club secretary Tami Leck said she...

Young runners race to represent Lockyer

Lockyer’s young-guns hit the ground running at Fernvale Sports Park for the Lockyer District Cross Country Carnival on Wednesday 24 April. Around 150 students aged...

Rosewood soccer kicks off

Rosewood United Soccer Club kicked off their 2024 season two weeks ago with hundreds of families coming together with teams competing across the region. QCSA...

Cricket awards for the best

Lockyer Cricket Association held their presentation night at Cahill Park Sports Complex on 19 April. Lockyer Valley Regional Councillor and Ipswich Hornets captain Anthony Wilson...

Lions kick off season

Laidley Lions Junior Rugby League Club started the season with home games on 20 April. The dozen junior teams went up against Redbank at Laidley...

Toogoolawah welcomes Valley Soccer training

Brisbane Valley Soccer Club has expanded its training premises to include Toogoolawah State School to make it more convenient and inclusive for players who...

Rural

CSIRO sows seeds for Australia’s farming future

Australia must act now to accelerate agricultural innovation to achieve productive, resilient and sustainable farming systems by 2050, according to a new report released...

Defining Indigenous ag

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is hosting a series of roundtables across April and May to seek input on Indigenous agricultural products. The roundtables invite...

Interim report backs mandatory Code of Conduct for Food and Grocery retailers

The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the interim report reviewing the adequacy of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, saying the recommendations would help...

New resources to grow the next gen of ag workers

A range of new resources will help teachers and advisors encourage young people to consider a career in Australia’s constantly evolving and modern agriculture...

Agribusiness Forum a hit

Cattle farmers Ben and Alice Roughan were among 30 producers who participated in a free Agribusiness forum hosted by Somerset Regional Council (SRC). Mr and...

BOM warning for sheep graziers

With a cold front approaching, the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a warning directed at sheep graziers in several regions of Queensland. The...

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Region turns out to honour Anzacs

Alongside the rest of the nation, Anzac Day was commemorated across the Lockyer Valley, Somerset, and beyond on Thursday. Marches, ceremonies, and services were held...

Finest orchids on show

The finest orchids of the Lockyer Valley will be on full display on May 10 and 11. The Lockyer Valley Orchid Society will hold its...

Forum fights FAW

More than 70 experts from the agriculture industry, government, research facilities and funding bodies converged on Brisbane’s Eco-Sciences Precinct to join forces in the...

Defib in Gatton

A publically accessible defibrillator is now installed in Gatton, giving locals peace of mind and potentially saving a life. It is located inside the IGA...

‘Senseless’ vandals act derails Rattlers season

A brainless act by vandals has derailed the Brisbane Valley Rattlers AFC clubs 2024 season at the dawn of the clubs’ junior season start....

A night of chilling fun

As darkness fell on Saturday, April 27th, Laidley Showgrounds transformed into a chilling and exhilarating spectacle as the Village of the Doom made its...

Hard Enduro a learning experience

Esk motorbike riders James Wager and Jodie Chapman had a hard time in Round 1 of the Australian Hard Enduro Championships held at Mt...

Young Esk cricketers’ presentation day

After a very successful season the Esk and District Junior Cricket Club had their Presentation Day on Saturday. A game of cricket between the...

Taking on the Kozi Killer

Esk Motorbike lovers James Wager and Jodie Chapman are putting all of their time and savings into competing in the Australian Hard Enduro Championships. Round...

Young gun takes home the Cup

Lockyer Valley Turf Club hosted a spectacular day of country racing at the One Response Laidley Cup on 30 March. Six-year-old gelding Avenue of Stars...

Equestrian group set for champs

Some of Queensland’s top dressage riders will descend on the Gatton Showgrounds this weekend as the Lockyer Equestrian Group hosts the annual Brenda Wittmann...

Junior golfers take a swing

Aspiring young golfers have been invited to take their first swing at Toogoolawah Golf Club in an effort to bring in the next generation...