Fair dinkum heroes
FROM being up a flooded creek without a paddle to winning one of the highest awards in Australia, Ernst Gomsi and Ray Bruckner have certainly earned the accolades.
FROM being up a flooded creek without a paddle to winning one of the highest awards in Australia, Ernst Gomsi and Ray Bruckner have certainly earned the accolades.
THE announcement of a referendum into constitutional recognition of local governments has sparked support for the ‘Yes’ campaign from the region’s mayors.
IN FRONT of family and friends Amaroo resident Norah Wheeler blew out the candles on her landmark 100th birthday cake last week.
WITH National Volunteers Week celebrated from May 13-19, a Grantham Rural Fire Brigade member has encouraged Lockyer Valley residents to serve their community.
Fire ant nests at four properties in the Lockyer Valley within the restricted area have been destroyed.
Police have charged a teenager in relation to a fire in Withcott.
Police are appealing for public assistance after a Withcott house was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon.
ROADWORKS-inspired frustration saw Ian Rickuss, State Member for Lockyer, speak out on the ongoing traffic delays.
DESPITE union claims that the 457 visa system is being rorted by 10,000 workers a year, there appears to be no evidence of that situation in the Lockyer Valley.
THE injured puppy who captured the hearts of Lockyer Valley residents has found a new home.
RUMOURS circulating about the expansion of the next stage of Gatton prison going ahead appear to be just that, according to Member for Lockyer Ian Rickuss.
Diversions have been put in place after a serious traffic crash near Lockrose this afternoon.
Lockyer Valley Regional Council has today advised that they have refused the use of Council roads for the 'Ride the Range' cycling event.
IN A massive show of community spirit throughout the Brisbane and Lockyer Valleys, residents from gathered to commemorate the Anzacs at Gallipoli in 1915.
THE community spirit and drive which pushed Somerset residents to overcome the devastation of the 2011 floods was showcased in Fernvale at the weekend.
A GROUP of volunteers has started the monumental task of assisting flood-affected farmers in the Mulgowie area.
A FOREST HILL resident has expressed disgust with drainage work on Glendene Rd.
EXTENSIVE delays on the Toowoomba range have led to fears of significant damage to other Lockyer Valley roads as motorists try to avoid the congestion.
Two men have died following a traffic crash yesterday afternoon at Plainland.
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