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TMR, council play hot potato over school zone speed issue

A speed sign in the middle of a new school zone has left Lockyer motorist confused, with council and the transport...

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01st March 2021 6:03 AM

Woman hospitalised after multi-vehicle crash

Two others were treated at the scene.

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04th Feb. 2021 12:02 PM

Emergency crews attend a two-vehicle crash at Plainland. Pic: file photo

STOP-GO: Lockyer’s newest traffic lights are switched on

The newest traffic lights in the Lockyer Valley have been switched on.

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15th Jan. 2021 11:01 AM

The new traffic lights at Otto, Mountain and Gehrke Road intersection at Plainland have been turned on. PHOTO: Ali Kuchel

400 new jobs as construction starts on $19m Bunnings

Plainland has won the seal of approval from Bunnings which will open a new warehouse there next year and create 400...

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10th Sept. 2020 9:09 AM

An aerial of the new Bunnings at Plainland.

National food chains competing for highway location

At least three food vendors have expressed interest in opening up shop in a site behind a new highway fuel station.

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05th Aug. 2020 6:08 AM

LJ Hooker Toowoomba’s Mike Stewart said his team was in discussions with three national food giants to fill the space next to the new Mobil service centre in Plainland.

Facebook post sparks new Lockyer social group

A woman on the hunt for new friends has discovered she is not alone.

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31st July 2020 6:07 AM

Regency Downs and Surrounding Areas Ladies Group has already drawn 23 members.

Capacity increased at new Catholic school as spots fill fast

Places are filling fast at the region’s newest school, set to open next year. Here’s how much it will cost to send your...

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17th July 2020 10:07 AM

Sophia College in Plainland is under construction. It will open next year.

Fears for ‘safety’ of student bus stop at Plainland

A dirt patch, where cars whiz pass young students, has been deemed ‘safe’ by the transport department.

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14th July 2020 1:07 PM

Antonia Hobart (front) with her parents Anthony and Raechell, are concerned about the student bus stop near Plainland Crossing. PHOTO: ALI KUCHEL

Lockyer shop floats exciting ‘pet-friendly’ cafe idea

A Plainland pet shop has received a wave of support from dog lovers eager for a coffee.

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02nd July 2020 1:07 PM

PET CAFE: Wet Dreams Aquatics, Plainland took to social media to seek feedback on an idea to expand business. Photo: David Nielsen

Cops intensify search for car that killed young mum

Police have investigated every type of car to try to find the vehicle that killed a Gatton mother.

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29th June 2020 11:06 AM

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