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Policing under review

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:39:25 +1000

THE new police minister, Jack Dempsey, visited Gatton this week to review the operational strength of regional police stations and emergency services.

The hairstylist to the stars

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:25:46 +1000

A GATTON hairdresser has brought back a wealth of knowledge, after attending the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival at the end of April.

New council, new era

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:39:56 +1000

THE first meeting of the newly formed Somerset Regional Council was held on Monday, marking the beginning of a new era in the Brisbane Valley.

Helping cancer kids to feel better

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:19:10 +1000

A COOMINYA woman is doing her bit for children with cancer, as the Australian distributor of Brooke's Blossoms.

Crowds celebrate church centenary

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:15:35 +1000

A huge crowd gathered to celebrate the Toogoolawah St Andrews Anglican Church's special milestone centenary at the weekend.

Gas power station green light?

Tue, 08 May 2012 16:50:59 +1000

IT appears the final obstacle in the path of Westlink Pty Ltd to build a power station near Gatton after a Planning and Environment Court ruling.

Red tape blocking Black Duck

Tue, 08 May 2012 16:36:45 +1000

THE new owner of Black Duck Valley Moto Park Steve Langdon has moved to answer calls as to why the park has remained closed for business.

Lehmann stays put

Tue, 01 May 2012 17:04:26 +1000

WITH the vote counting almost complete in the local government elections, Graeme Lehmann has been returned as the mayor for the Somerset Regional Council (SRC).

Not ‘switched on'

Tue, 01 May 2012 16:43:14 +1000

A PLAY on words has Grantham residents annoyed at what some claim is a publicity stunt by the Lockyer Valley Regional Council (LVRC).

Show goes on in the driving rain

Tue, 01 May 2012 16:35:32 +1000

THE show must go on.

Big Day In is a big day out

Tue, 01 May 2012 16:28:19 +1000

LOCKYER Valley youth have voted with their feet, with huge numbers turning out for the Big Day In at the Gatton Sports Centre on the weekend.

Remembering the fallen

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:27:58 +1000

RECORD crowds attending Anzac Day services was a constant theme across the Lockyer and Brisbane valleys.

Three sons leave legacy

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:53:16 +1000

SarahFlemingAS THE sun rose this Anzac Day, two Ma Ma Creek RSL members remembered the sacrifice of three local war heroes.

Future is bright for recycling

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:48:47 +1000

A COMMITMENT in the future of the region from all three levels of government has been demonstrated

Relay for Life big success

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:14:53 +1000

The Lockyer Valley Relay for Life was again a huge success as an army of purple circled around the Gatton Showgrounds on the weekend.

High tea raises funds for leukemia

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:34:22 +1000

LAST Sunday's high tea at Glamorgan Vale was attended by more than 81 people in support of the Lockyer-Brisbane Valley Leukaemia Branch.

Blue house gets Esk talking

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:31:43 +1000

BLUE decorations and two large signs on a house in the main street of Esk have already done their job to get people talking about autism.

Nolan's not closing despite rumour

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:30:42 +1000

ONE of the major employers in the Gatton region has moved to quash rumours the business is in danger of closing under the weight of the new carbon tax.

Weight Loss Challenge

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:23:42 +1000

WITH the fourth Community Weight Loss Challenge starting next week, co-ordinator Alisha Byrne is encouraging the Lockyer Valley to take on its own challenge.

Cattle stud the star of the show

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:52:51 +1000

A MURPHYS Creek cattle stud has overcome adversity and taken out several sashes at the Royal Easter Show in Sydney.