Lockyer Valley farms investigated over alleged worker exploitation
Several farms and agricultural producers have been put under a microscope, as authorities probe reports of alleged worker exploitation. DETAILS.
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Here ye, here ye: Christmas Carnival returns to Lockyer Valley
Back by popular demand the Lockyer Valley Christmas Carnival is set to return this December. Take a sleigh back in time to previous event’s through our gallery here.
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.
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.
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Plans approved for proposed Lockyer Valley childcare centre
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.
Revealed: Lockyer Valley councillor portfolios
As the next term of councillors representing the Lockyer Valley region have been sworn in, see which portfolios the incumbent team will spearhead here.
REVEALED: Lockyer Valley’s cutest dog of 2024
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.
‘Un-Australian, appalling’: Veterans slam courts’ Anzac Day snub
Veterans have shared their outrage over learning Queensland courts will open on Anzac Day out of ‘fairness’ to alleged criminals arrested the night before.
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.
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