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Oktoberfest at Hodgson Vale Sports Club
Music, dancing, traditional fare and a milestone birthday made for a memorable celebration last Friday night.
2 November, 2026
General News
New Toowoomba sexual assault service first of its kind in Queensland
A new community-based clinic operated by the Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) will open soon at the Baillie...
26 October, 2026
Local News
Migration and cost of living now concern Queenslanders more than climate change
Using Google Trends data we can look back on five years worth of search...
Local News
McGovern Family reunion at East Greenmount on Sunday
It is 150 years since Bernard (Barney) McGovern arrived on the Darling...
Local News
Cressbrook Dam project finally underway
The first sod has been turned at Cressbrook Dam, signalling construction...
Community & Business
Pilton Long Lunch beats the weather
The unseasonal weather last weekend failed to dampen the spirits of close to 100 people who attended the Pilton Long...
23 October, 2026
Local News
Funding opportunities open for local artists and creatives
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is seeking expressions of interest...
Local News
Pilton’s ‘Thank a Farmer’ Market
On Saturday, Pilton’s Soldiers Memorial Hall was host to a ‘Thank a...
Local News
A decade after diagnosis, Lisa inspires hope this Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Ten years after her life-changing cancer diagnosis, Lisa Cornwell is...
Agricultural
Barron Family scores very well at Ekka
The well-known Cambooya dairying family the Barrons have returned from this year’s Brisbane Ekka with a huge number...
25 August, 2026
Local News
Local’s award at Herefords Annual Youth Show
William York, from Felton, was recognised as a Herefords Queensland’s...
Local News
I don’t think that’s a dog
Nobby local, Tony Fenner, was setting a few dog cages on a property in...
Local News
Hermitage Schools Science Competition
Entries are open for the Department of Primary Industries’ 30th annual...
Sport
Allora's First Carp Busters
Last weekend saw little and big kids join in the inaugural Carp Buster Competition organised by the Allora State...
23 October, 2026
Local News
Hodgson Vale Event Rider comes second at Tom Quilty Gold Cup 2026
Hodgson Vale’s Charlotte Williamson came second overall at the Tom...
Local News
Hodgson Vale boxers in Germany
Junior Richards and Carter George, coached by Carter’s Dad, Chris,...
Local News
Tight tussle for first place over past two weeks of PBR
Athol’s Zane Hall took the top place after back to back wins at Coffs...






