Laidley School Fete
The Laidley State School hosted a spectacular fete on Saturday, with a massive range of activities and attractions for visitors of all ages.
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Lowood Airfield Plaque Unveiling
New plaques dedicated to past servicemen and personnel were unveiled at the memorial marking the site of the former Lowood Airfield at Mount Tarampa on Saturday.
Fashion and frolics at the Dalby Rugby Races
THE Annual Dalby Rugby Races drew a crowd to Bunya Park on Saturday as two beloved country traditions, racing and rugby, collided.
FORCED ADOPTIONS: Clarence woman to share her story
Clarence woman to share her story of being forcibly adopted out in the 1960s
Airlie drowning: two underwater for six minutes
A FATHER and son who drowned on Sunday at Airlie Beach Lagoon were underwater for six minutes before anyone noticed, police say CCTV footage shows.
Walk for Daniel
Hundreds gathered today to honour Daniel Morcombe and his family.
Gift company promoting local produce
Some of the best Sunshine Coast products are being shipped to all corners of Australia thanks to the hard work of Marcoola-based gift company, Hampers To Go.
New citizens
Nearly 100 residents are made into new citizens at an Australian Citizenship Ceremony at The Annex.
Smashing record
Smashing record
Gay couple want to tie the knot at popular Qld beach
SANDY and Chris always knew they would get married one day. But ‘one day’ was always just that – a distant plan that could never be set in set stone.
Bullying ordeal on school bus exposes duty of care gap
A DAD has told of his son’s ordeal after being bullied on a school bus.
IN PHOTOS: Big Gympie day out for Matty as crowds fight SIDS
Rain drives crowds to big top, but not for long at showgrounds
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Nominations needed for community awards
Nominations are now open for the 2019 Somerset Australia Day Awards
Volunteers needed for community visitor centres
Somerset Council are calling for more volunteers to help staff Visitor Information Centres in the region
‘Joey’ chokes back tears during shock school visit
RUGBY league Immortal Andrew Johns opens up about his experience growing up with bipolar disorder.
Sixty free spots up for grabs in Gatton health program
A Gatton exercise physiologist is calling for 60 participants for a free healthy lifestyle class
Safety Review reveals highway dangers
There have been two deaths on the highway in as many months
REVEALED: Somerset’s most costly roads
The most expensive roads to maintain in Somerset have been revealed
Rolling coverage: School closed, warnings for Glen Rock fire
RESIDENTS in Grandchester and Laidley have been warned to stay alert with crews monitoring the area for fires.
Crews to return to two Lockyer fire sites this morning
One house burnt down and more than 30 fire crews battled to save several others.
Riding group opens up grounds for evacuated horses
Fenced paddocks with water are available for about 10 horses
National park blaze will take days to bring under control
The fast-moving, out-of-control bushfire that has forced evacuations in Thornton, Mulgowie and Townson has covered “a lot of ground”
Lightning strike sparks month-long, out-of-control blaze
What began as a lightning strike is now a month-long, out-of-control fire threatening small towns in the Lockyer Valley.
Clinic aims for back-to-back business award gongs
Nominated for two separate awards, the staff at Family Health Clinic Gatton eagerly await October 19
Paramedics on scene assessing patients at morning crash
The commute into Gatton might be a bit slower this morning
Truckies warned, new breakdown pads need review
Truckies are calling for a review of the new breakdown pads, which puts unrealistic time restraints on east-bound journeys
Bears of all shapes, sizes to overtake school holidays
The highlight of the event will be the teddy bear parade
Buddying photographers urged to snap for local calendar comp
CRACK out your camera and set out to explore, for the Lockyer in the Wild Nature Photography Competition
Dreamworld stage to showcase Gatton’s upcoming dancers
A group of young aspiring dancers will showcase their talent in the big smoke thanks to a dancing partnership with Dreamworld
MASTERPLAN: multi-purpose design key for show’s future
Multi-purpose improvements to the showground will be vital for the region’s success
Young filmmaker uses video to detail childhood racism
In his final year of film school, Jeremy is calling on his childhood experiences to inform the narrative of his graduate film
Somerset’s leading lady recognised for service to state
Her lifetime of hard work was never done for accolades, but to serve and help the people around her
Motorbike rider hospitalised after collision with kangaroo
A man has been hospitalised following a motorbike accident
Girl, 12, only climate protester in drought stricken town
THIS youngster from Western Queensland was the only student in town striking for Climate Change – and her solo protest caught plenty of attention.
Farmers optimistic for onion harvest despite drought
ONION growers are confident this year’s crops will yield positive results, despite the threat of rain looming later this week.
GALLERY: 59 glamorous, fun photos from Ladies Day Race Day
Fashions of the Field picture gallery – see if our photographer caught you at the races
Outdoor learning area to boost Clarendon student’s learning
The play has plenty to offer students, from eating areas to play zones with varying surfaces and areas to support different kinds of creative play
Somerset abattoir set to expand production with DA approval
The application was approved by Somerset Regional Council in August
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Weed cases on the rise following gusty winds
the spread of invasive Fireweed can have catastrophic consequences for local growers
Council making call to stamp out Somerset Blackspots
“In this day and age, it’s something that everyone expects to have.”
VOTE: Should the word ‘milk’ be saved for animal products?
Dairyfarmers, along with the Nationals are aiming to have the word “milk” reserved for products that come from livestock
FIX IT: Risky bridge requires upgrades before lives lost
Repeated accidents on a notoriously small Somerset bridge have led to a chorus of calls for a safety review
FIX IT: Risky bridge requires upgrades before lives lost
Repeated accidents on a notoriously small Somerset bridge have led to a chorus of calls for a safety review
State sports program sets lofty goals for under-active kids
Council has welcome a new project from the state which will improve physical activities in the region
Cherished story coming to the stage
The performances will be taking place September 29 and 30.
Mounted Police coming to Fernvale Coffee with a Cop
Police won’t just be stopping at the bakery for a quick cuppa this Wednesday, but to chat with the community.
Council opens visitor centres for driver reviver campaign
Three visitor information centres in Somerset have committed to the Driver Reviver campaign to reduce accidents on the roads
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