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Community halls benefit from Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grant

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has injected $1.5M into the region’s community halls thanks to funding secured from the Australian Government.

Council team raises more than $1500 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Staff and councillors at Lockyer Valley Regional Council were awash in pink throughout the month of October – and it certainly paid off!

“Your Town” initiative underway for 2024

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has joined forces with the region’s business community to encourage residents to think local first this Christmas.

Council brings Christmas cheer!

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is again bringing Christmas cheer to the region and is set to embark on a range of festive initiatives to celebrate the season.

RADF funding now open for applications

Local artists can now access more funding, with Round 1 of the 2024-25 Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) now open.

Council to offer up residential lots in Grantham

Lockyer Valley Regional Council will soon offer up a rare opportunity for those looking to break into the region’s housing market.

Council flicking the switch to shine a light on significant days

Lockyer Valley Regional Council will activate its coloured building lights throughout the year to highlight significant days and causes.

Bring your Christmas cheer to the Mayoral Christmas Carols

Get ready to jingle all the way at the Lockyer Valley Mayoral Christmas Carols!

Council fed up with vandals following spate of attacks

Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s Facilities Portfolio Councillor Anthony Wilson is taking a stance against vandalism following a series of senseless attacks.

Council Shares the Dignity

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is today kick-starting a month-long campaign to support the Share the Dignity Drive.

Prepare now for bushfire season

Now is the time to prepare for bushfire season – that’s the message Lockyer Valley Regional Council is drumming home to residents.

Weekly News Briefs - 27 October 2024

Council adopts Floodplain Management Plan

In exciting news for the long-term future of the region, Lockyer Valley Regional Council has adopted its Local Floodplain Management Plan.

Project set to improve flood resilience and help safeguard Mt Sylvia

A $1.8M major rehabilitation project to stabilise creek banks, improve flood resilience, and help future-proof Mount Sylvia Road and surrounds from flood damage will get underway this month.

Mahon Bridge replacement to kick off in January 2025

Works to replace Mahon Bridge at Carpendale have been rescheduled to January 2025.

Art Gallery welcomes a unique Body of Work

For many, the quest for body positivity can be a constant battle – however, a Gatton resident is bringing a body of work to the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery that looks to unpack just that.

New tenant sought for former Laidley Gym building

An exciting opportunity to lease the former Laidley Gym building has become available after the departure of its long-term tenant.

Council commits to deeper review of Laidley Saleyards

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has pushed pause on its decision to close the Laidley Saleyards.

Council calls for responsible pet ownership

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is putting a spotlight on the importance of responsible pet ownership.

Weekly News Briefs - 17 October 2024