Lockyer Valley council opens up lots to ease housing shortage
A regional Queensland council has opened up ready-to-build residential lots in the face of an ongoing housing supply crisis gripping the country.
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Man flown to Brisbane hospital after fall from ladder
A man was flown to a Brisbane hospital with a critical head injury after falling from a ladder in South East Queensland. UPDATE HERE.
Why Qld gun ownership has soared over last five years
Latest figures reveal there has been an almost 30 per cent increase in the number of registered firearms in Queensland in just under five years.
Your ultimate guide to every gun club in Queensland
A new public shooting gallery catering to unlicensed shooters as young as 11 has opened as firearm sports experience a surge in popularity. See our exclusive list of all gun clubs in Queensland.
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Student injured after collision with bus outside Lockyer Valley high school
Emergency services were called to an incident outside a Lockyer Valley high school after a student was hit by a bus. More here.
‘Very fortunate’: Snake catcher’s two near deadly encounters
A highly experienced snake catcher in the Lockyer Valley became the hunted when a slippery eastern brown caught him off guard, biting him twice on the hand. Full details here.
My First Year 2024: When you can see Lockyer Valley Prep photos
A group of little ones from across the Lockyer Valley region have started school for the first time, and we have all the snaps. Here’s when you will be able to see our My First Year galleries.
My First Year: Lockyer Valley’s prep classes of 2024
A number of Lockyer Valley primary schools participated in our My First Year photo series, showcasing the region’s next generation of talented prep students. SEE THE GALLERY HERE.
Man, 84, killed in horror highway rollover
An 84-year-old man has died and an elderly woman has suffered serious injuries after a horror highway crash. It was followed by another on the same highway.
Lockyer Valley secures $10.8m for water security initiatives
Described as the country’s ‘salad bowl’, the future of South East Queensland agriculture and horticulture is looking prosperous after a multimillion-dollar water security investment. Full details here.
‘Volatile’: Region braces for more ‘wild’ weather as residents count cost
Lockyer Valley homeowners are counting the cost of the ‘wild’ weather the region copped on Christmas, according to the region’s mayor. And more extreme conditions are forecast.
REVEALED: Who has been named South West Qld’s cutest babies?
At long last we can reveal where in the southwest region is home to the cutest baby girl and boy, with hundreds of adorable bubs nominated. See the winners and runners up here.
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