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Dominic is the Editor and photographer at the South Burnett Times and Centra & North Burnett Times. Before taking on the role in Kingaroy, Dominic started his career as a cadet at the Gatton, Lockyer and Brisbane Valley Star in 2018, before taking on the role of Deputy Editor at the Star. He has also one several awards for his photography.

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Dominic Elsome

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Gatton

Don’t be foolish on April 1

New laws about smoke alarms came into affect last year, have you checked your house complies?

Gatton

CELEBRATION TIME: Batonbearer Sage Volschenk with friends from her school during the Queens Baton Relay in Kilcoy yesterday. Picture: GOLDOC

Once-in-a-lifetime experience for Kilcoy

The Somerset region came out in force to celebrate the Queen’s Baton Relay when it arrived in Kilcoy yesterday

Community News

ROOM TO GROW: Room Motels at Gatton are adding another six rooms to their current 33. Picture: Dominic Elsome

Room to grow fast in Gatton

Room Motels Gatton is expanding its accommodation just a year after opening its doors

Gatton

DIG IN: Lockyer Valley Community Centre volunteers at the Harmony Day food tasting. Picture: Dominic Elsome

Sharing cultures through food

Lockyer Valley Community Centre on Wednesday held a free food tasting for the community

Gatton

ON THE RISE: Recent rain in the state is driving demand for cattle. Picture: Derek Barry

Rain gives a boost to prices

High demand and lower supply due to recent rain caused prices on cattle rise over recent weeks.

Gatton

COMMUNITY'S VOICE: ATRC's Lockyer Valley Community Consultative Committee. Picture: Dominic Elsome

What’s in it for us?

The Lockyer Valley Community Consultative Committee met last week to discuss the Inland Rail project’s effects on the region

Gatton

TOUGH COMPETITION: Trainer Ben Currie (left) will field 10 horses at this weekend's Laidley Cup race meeting. Picture: Kevin Farmer

The Laidley Cup: A trainer’s perspective

Ben Currie is quietly confident heading into the Laidley Cup, but says its always a tough race

Gatton

HAVE A FLUTTER: Racing returns to Burgess Park this weekend for the Laidley Cup. Picture: GLEN McCULLOUGH

Track revamped, ready for racing

This weekend the Laidley Cup will gallop into town, bringing country-races to Gatton

Gatton

GOOD STUFF: Awassi Queensland has been recognised for its sheep milk products for a second year running. Picture: Dominic Elsome

Sheep dairy is top class

For the second year in a row, Di Piggott’s sheep milk produce has been recognised as some of the best in the country.

Gatton

Home Affairs visits Gatton

Staff from the Department of Home Affairs assisted several people in Gatton with visa-related queries

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