South East Qld family set for life after mega lotto win
It was a sleepless weekend for a man in the state’s South East, whose late night discovery has left him set for life. See the major win here.
It was a sleepless weekend for a man in the state’s South East, whose late night discovery has left him set for life. See the major win here.
The team at a southwest Queensland transport service never imagined becoming a viral sensation when they filmed their first TikTok. Here’s why audiences just can’t get enough of their original content.
To keep up to date with all the latest news from around the Lockyer Valley region, you can add Gatton, Lockyer & Brisbane Valley Star directly to your phone’s home screen. Here’s how.
Plans for a proposed childcare ‘academy’ have taken another step forward, as the demand for long daycare services in the Lockyer Valley region continues to outweigh the supply. More here.
As the next term of councillors representing the Lockyer Valley region have been sworn in, see which portfolios the incumbent team will spearhead here.
After receiving an overwhelming number of nominations, we can now reveal the Lockyer Valley pooch who has been crowned the top dog of our cutest dog poll.
Veterans have shared their outrage over learning Queensland courts will open on Anzac Day out of ‘fairness’ to alleged criminals arrested the night before.
Emergency services were called to an incident outside a Lockyer Valley high school after a student was hit by a bus. More here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whether parents wanted to recognise the impact these dance educators have had on their children or studios wanted to highlight the hard work of their employees, here are the dance teachers who have made a difference in the Darling Downs this year.
The first of hundreds who will rehabilitate offenders behind the walls of the state-of-the-art Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre have been welcomed into Queensland Corrective Services. See the reality of working at the prison here.
We’re looking to crown the cutest baby girl in South West Queensland, and with 100 finalists making the cut it’s time for you to cast your vote. HAVE YOUR SAY.
We’re looking to crown the cutest baby boy in South West Queensland, and with 100 finalists making the cut it’s time for you to cast your vote. HAVE YOUR SAY.
The family of a 21-year-old man who almost died when the motorbike he was test driving for a client collided with an SUV has sp0ken for the first time since the freak accident.
Paramedics have been called to the scene of a motorcycle crash in the Lockyer Valley region. Details here.
The Murphys Creek Chilli Festival brought the heat, with hundreds flocking in for the community event. Check out all the action here.
A man has come out of an induced coma to learn that his wide-eyed and cheeky son died from horrific burns suffered in a fiery Father’s Day tragedy. Here’s how you can help the family in their time of need.
A chance encounter more than a decade ago set a Lockyer Valley man onto a part-time career that would take him to the other side of the Pacific to fight one on the largest fires in recorded history.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across the Darling Downs have opened up on their culture, future aspirations and how a life-changing scholarship helped them graduate high school.
It has been especially refreshing to see new local ventures emerge or build on their foundations, defying the tough economic climate to share their ideas and services with the community.
Crowds are expected to be huge, but Gatton will be without a dawn service this year.
A State Heritage listing has negated the need for a team informing on its redevelopment.
The South Burnett has fertile soil, a climate not unlike the Hunter Valley, and a blossoming wine industry
Released from a five-week stint in a hospital burns unit, Lester ‘Moe’ Edwards is facing an uphill battle trying to get his life back on track.
It’s survived multiple floods, and on Saturday, the community will rally together to celebrate 100 years since the memorial was unveiled.
There are plenty of aspiring police officers that will likely apprehend Toogoolawah State School’s future robber.
The reserve was used for unlicensed landfill by local residents and businesses for rubbish disposal until the mid-1970s.
The newest addition to the Toogoolawah police station has in his first week seen first-hand how dangerous the Brisbane Valley Highway can be.
Authorities have raised concerns over plans for a servo at an “extremely busy” intersection.
A young Coast family is coming to grips with a new reality after what they thought was a virus turned out to be a devastating diagnosis.
A Dingo Beach man could see past a fitness centre’s rotting floorboards and mouldy ceiling after Cyclone Debbie. In a year, he transformed it into a bright and beautiful complex.
Even if she’s only our mayor for a few months, Vanessa Ekins plans to make a difference. We talked to her about her background and what she hopes to achieve.
The Brahmans had scored a stellar win, a new town plan was ironed out and more. Here’s what was making news 40 years ago >>>
Planning is well under way to bring back the Show Ball in 2021 and it has been a long time between drinks.
BIG READ: Infrastructure costs continue to be a sticking point for the Whitsunday Paradise project.
Adrenaline-pumping sidecars, talented juniors and more will entertain spectators when the speedway lights up for the event later this month.
An assessment of the stormwater network is due to start this week after a councillor spoke openly about seeing flooding in areas not usually affected by excess water.
The limited edition collection features three exclusive designs and tells important stories of the First Nations People
‘He was a brilliant light to all who knew him in the community and beyond.’
The 29yo Stanthorpe man’s devastated family is stranded overseas, prompting many to pitch in with funeral costs.
HUB FOR OUR HEROES: The breaking point came when his wife stood on their driveway and said: ‘Get help or I’m going with the two boys’
A community grant will support a “big infrastructure project” at the Upper Lockyer Little Athletics Club. DETAILS:
Ongoing support of town, parents ensures Blue Dogs continue to set cricket standard. Read about the tremendous support.
Shire receives $40m to replace 84 bridges in what mayor describes as ‘huge leap forward’
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