News
Council News is a bi-monthly newsletter full of information important to the Lockyer Valley region.
Limited hardcopies will be available at Lockyer Valley Libraries and Customer Service Centers in Laidley and Gatton.
Click here to view the latest edition.
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Council to host Community Fire Awareness evening
Media ReleasesCome along later this month as Lockyer Valley Regional Council, together with the Rural Fire Service puts the spotlight on the importance of fire awareness at a community event.
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Treat your tastebuds at Twilight Feast & Fest
Media ReleasesFoodies and music lovers are being urged not to make any plans for Friday, September 8 - with the hugely popular Twilight Feast & Fest event set to return to this year’s Laidley Spring Festival.
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Family History Month at Lockyer Valley Libraries
Media ReleasesHave you ever wanted to take a deep dive into your past?
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Have your say on Draft Lockyer Valley Planning Scheme
Media ReleasesCommunity Consultation on the draft Lockyer Valley Planning Scheme is now underway.
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Festival to create lots of buzz in Forest Hill
Media ReleasesThe township of Forest Hill will be buzzing with excitement this September, with swarms of people expected to attend the inaugural Bee Happy Day celebrations.
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Busy times at Gatton Child Care Centre
Media ReleasesYoungsters at the Gatton Child Care Centre have been busy, throwing their support behind a range of fundraising and awareness initiatives.
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Garden Competition to bloom again in 2023
Media ReleasesRegistrations for the upcoming Lockyer Valley Garden Competition are now open, with local green thumbs encouraged to apply.
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Interagency meeting boasts highest attendance in recent times
Media ReleasesMore than 30 representatives from various government, non-government and community-based services were on hand at the recent Lockyer Valley Service Providers Interagency (LVSPI) meeting.
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Special visitor for Lockyer Valley Libraries
Media ReleasesThe August Toddler Time is set to feature a very special visitor - one of the four-legged kind.
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Lockyer Valley’s Draft Planning Scheme Closer to Reality
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley’s proposed Planning Scheme is now one step closer to reality after Council endorsed the draft Scheme to go to community consultation.
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Laidley Spring Festival secures Paul West as Ambassador
Media ReleasesWell-known Australian chef, gardener and media personality Paul West is set to visit the Lockyer Valley this September after being named this year’s Laidley Spring Festival Ambassador.
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Council welcomes delegation from Indonesia
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has today hosted a delegation from Indonesia, who were in the region to learn more about the Water For Lockyer Project.
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Local cemeteries home to new upgrades
Media ReleasesThe region’s cemeteries now sport a suite of new upgrades, adding value to the way the community honours and reflects on their loved ones.
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Bushfire preparedness vital over winter
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council is encouraging residents to prepare for the upcoming bushfire season now.
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Spotlight on artists at Lockyer Valley Art Gallery’s new exhibition
Media ReleasesThe latest exhibition set to shine at the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery will put the spotlight on our region’s local artists.
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Council funding available for sporting, academic or cultural pursuits
Media ReleasesAn impressive 34 successful applications were received under Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s Ambassador Support program in 2022/23.
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Park upgrades complete for Murphys Creek
Media ReleasesAfter some time in the making, Murphys Creek now has an upgraded playground to enjoy after Council recently put the finishing touches on this exciting project.
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New waste trucks are cleaner, safer and quieter!
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council’s new waste management contract with JJ’s Waste & Recycling recently commenced, meaning Lockyer Valley residents now have new cleaner, quieter and safer trucks.
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Lockyer Valley to shine during Laidley Spring Festival
Media ReleasesThe Lockyer Valley is set to sparkle a little brighter this September with the much-loved Laidley Spring Festival celebrating its Diamond Anniversary.
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For Our Elders
Media ReleasesThis week is NAIDOC Week and if you see Lockyer Valley Regional Council staff sporting Indigenous-inspired clothing.
