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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Story Time and the Aussie Bird Count come together for special event
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Libraries’ will host a special Story Time event next week, all to coincide with the Aussie Bird Count.
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Eclectic Collections feature as Gallery’s latest exhibition
Media ReleasesPay a visit to the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery’s latest exhibition and enjoy an exhibition that showcases many talents from our community.
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Council staff throw weight behind Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Media ReleasesStaff at Lockyer Valley Regional Council will once again throw their support behind “Pinktober” - ramping up internal fundraising efforts in light of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Get Ready Lockyer Valley during ‘Get Ready Queensland Week’
Media ReleasesGet Ready Queensland Week is officially underway, and Council is urging Lockyer Valley residents to prepare now for the upcoming severe weather season.
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Council, local MPs meet to discuss Inland Rail
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Mayor, Cr Tanya Milligan, councillors and key staff met with local MPs yesterday to once again drive home our Inland Rail concerns.
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Council says ARTC comments regarding Inland Rail are misleading
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Mayor, Cr Tanya Milligan is calling for transparency from the ARTC.
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Council receives green light for roadworks to begin
Media ReleasesCouncil has received the green light from the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) to commence thorough repairs on some of the region’s flood-damaged road network.
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Listen to a Human Book at Lockyer Valley Libraries
Media ReleasesYou’re invited to listen to a Human Book at Gatton and Laidley Libraries during the month of October.
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Australia Day nominations now open
Media ReleasesNow is the perfect time to start nominating deserving community members, events and groups for the 2023 Lockyer Valley Australia Day Awards.
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Grave concerns over Inland Rail
Media ReleasesCouncil holds grave concerns over the future of their community as Inland Rail proceeds full steam ahead with plans to rip through the heart of their towns.
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Councils join forces in fight against Fireweed
Media ReleasesTWO South-East Queensland councils are joining forces in their fight against Fireweed, as the invasive pest carpets their regions.
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Council is “getting ready” now
Media ReleasesCouncil is monitoring seasonal forecasts closely in the hope further flood events don’t impact our community.
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Work for Council and reap the rewards!
Media ReleasesCouncil has a range of employment opportunities currently available across the organisation.
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Spring Festival success for Laidley
Media ReleasesThe Laidley Spring Festival has returned better than ever, with the two-day event drawing strong crowds to the region.
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Register now for the Lockyer Valley Community Forum
Media ReleasesCouncil will put the spotlight on how to build a more inclusive, disaster-resilient community at an upcoming community forum.
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FOGO soil coming to a community garden near you
Media ReleasesCouncil’s waste team has screened the very first batch of FOGO-generated soil which has been put to good use in and around the region.
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School holidays covered in the Lockyer Valley
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Libraries will host numerous activities to keep youngsters of all ages entertained.
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Enjoy the Lockyer Valley Arts Trail
HighlightsMedia ReleasesThe Lockyer Valley Arts Trail will put the spotlight on the region’s stellar arts community when it kicks off this week.
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Council finalises 2022 Development Status Report
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council’s Development Status Report has put a spotlight on the considerable growth the region is currently experiencing.
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Countdown is on for the Laidley Spring Festival
Media ReleasesWith winter now done and dusted, spring is here and that means the annual Laidley Spring Festival is right around the corner.
