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.
Community
‘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.
More Stories
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:
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.
‘It is the stop that kills you’: How road cop survived 100km/h horror crash
A senior Highway Patrol officer has spoken about the high-speed crash that would have killed him if not for two simple decisions he made before getting on his bike. Now he is urging all motorcyclists to make the same decisions.
‘It was disgusting’: Vets make shocking discovery inside snake
For the vets of a small animal hospital, there’s rarely a standard working day – but this peculiar incident may just take the cake. Watch the incredible footage here. WARNING: GRAPHIC.
‘Nothing will be the same’: Family embraces 27 kids they don’t know
Over the years, Anthony and Jonelle Nielsen have opened their home to 27 children in crisis. They talk about their passion for helping kids and explain why more Qld residents should help.
2020 State Election Debate at the Windmill Motel in Mackay
Mackay Chamber of Commerce Queensland Election 2020 debate
’Sass queen’: Meet the Lockyer Valley’s cutest babies born in 2022
The Gatton Star asked readers to vote for the Lockyer Valley’s cutest baby of 2022 and now we can reveal the winner and top 5. See the results here.
GALLERY: Laidley State High School Year 12 formal 2022
Laidley State High School Year 12s wowed audiences with their dazzling looks at their senior formal. View the full gallery.
Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/queensland/gatton/community/page/5