Hit the pavement: Why students are walking to school this week
Thousands of Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley kids will be hitting the pavement this week for Walk Safely To School Day. Here’s how you can be involved:
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Basketball coach, teacher and local legend remembered
Tributes flow to the legacy of basketball coach and legendary high school teacher Peter Knopke, who influenced the lives of students from Gympie, Gatton and Kingaroy.
New area’s growth continues as 150-place childcare centre planned
Essential childcare services could be boosted in a fast-growing community east of Toowoomba, after a proposal was lodged for a new centre with 150 places.
Smoke alert issued as hazard burns start in state forests
Rangers will be taking advantage of cool weather to conduct hazard reduction burns in the Bringalily State Forest and Esk National Park, which are likely to produce a large amount of smoke.
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Surfing legend dies after tucking into big barrel
A WELL-KNOWN Coast surfer has gone out the way he would have wanted – in the waves – after catching a big barrel.
LEADING LADIES: Meet the Lockyer’s most inspirational women
A young cancer battler inspires with her positivity, a nurse with her caring nature changing live, and a PT with her can-do attitude. These women are all inspirational influencers of the Lockyer.
GALLERY: Haigslea preppies show off their smiles
This year’s class of preps at Haigslea want to be teachers, boxers, astronauts and more! Check out the gallery of photos HERE:
Haigslea State School Prep Class of 2021
Haigslea preps show off their big smiles for the camera and tell us what they want to be when they grow up.
GALLERY: Marburg Preps show us their silly side!
Vets, policeman, go karts: Marburg preps show off their smiles and their silly side. PHOTOS:
Marburg Preps show us their silly side
The 2021 Marburg Preps have showed off their big smiles and some of their silly side, while telling us what they want to be when they grow up. GALLERY:
‘Not a family playground’: Council responds to park query
The park where the former squash courts has copped criticism from the public. Here’s what council had to say about local requests.
Gatton police make wish come true for 7yo with Leukemia
A little girl battling Leukemia has had dream has come true – joining the Gatton police force and making an arrest on her first day.
Sad seniors statistic authorities want to change
FREE EVENT: The Seniors Road Trip to Road Safety aims to refresh senior drivers skills and knowledge on road rules, towing, mobility scooters and more. Info HERE:
St Mary’s Laidley prep students eager for class photos
When I grow up, I want to be … St Mary’s Primary School Laidley students answer the question.
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