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.
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Major Community Grants initiative now open
Media ReleasesApplications for the next round of Council’s Major Community Grants initiative are now open!
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Group Citizenship Ceremonies return at Council
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has hosted its first group Citizenship Ceremony since the pandemic began.
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Show ‘n’ Shine your pride and joy at the Laidley Spring Festival
Media ReleasesMotoring enthusiasts from near and far will line up to Show ‘n’ Shine their vehicles at this year’s Laidley Spring Festival.
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Buy from the Bush Qld Markets new to the 2022 Laidley Spring Festival
Media ReleasesThe 2022 Laidley Spring Festival will welcome the Buy From The Bush Qld (BFTBQ) Markets to its Saturday line-up of attractions for the very first time.
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Federally funded projects put under the spotlight
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Mayor, Cr Tanya Milligan recently hosted Federal Member for Wright, Mr Scott Buchholz MP, for a tour of the region’s current federally funded projects.
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Will Day to headline Laidley Spring Festival’s Twilight Feast & Fest
Media ReleasesThe Lockyer Valley will welcome Australian country rock singer-songwriter, Will Day as the feature act at this year’s all-new Twilight Feast & Fest at the upcoming 2022 Laidley Spring Festival.
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Grandstand named in honour of Laidley legend
Media ReleasesThe Laidley Recreation Reserve Grandstand has been named in honour of the founder of the Laidley Recreation Committee, Dan Flanagan.
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Water Collaborative calls for recycled water to boost economy
Media ReleasesThe Water Collaborative is calling on the State Government to release the available supply of untapped recycled water to ensure water and food security for Australia’s Salad Bowl.
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Lockrose Waste Facility to close
Media ReleasesCouncil has scheduled the permanent closure of the Lockrose Waste Facility, due to site and capacity constraints.
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Top accolade for local attraction
Media ReleasesThe Lockyer Valley’s very own Queensland Tourism Museum (QTM) recently received a top industry accolade.
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Second Regenerative Farm Management Essentials workshop
Media ReleasesThe weekend’s Regenerative Farm Management Essentials Workshop booked out in record time and Council has announced an additional workshop will be held in September to meet the strong community demand.
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Council welcomes Senator Murray Watt to the Lockyer Valley
Media ReleasesFollowing three severe weather events in just seven months, Senator Watt’s visit focused on the flood recovery, as well as the region’s vulnerability to ongoing floods and bushfires.
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High school students to take centre-stage
Media ReleasesThe Lockyer Valley Art Gallery will present the works of the region’s high school students later this month when a favourite annual exhibition takes centre-stage.
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Get rid of your green waste for free!
Media ReleasesDid you know Lockyer Valley Regional Council offers free disposal of domestic green waste for residents?
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Celebrate Book Week across the Lockyer Valley
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Libraries will mark Book Week later this month and you’re invited to join in the celebrations.
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Major Community Grants Program
Media ReleasesCould you benefit from Council’s Major Community Grants Program?
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Council supports 2022 Share the Dignity Drive
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council is proud to once again support the Share the Dignity Drive and is inviting the community to do the same.
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Have your say on Council’s Arts and Cultural Plan
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council is developing a new Arts and Cultural Plan and you are invited to have your say!
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Register now for Open Gardens
Media ReleasesLaidley Spring Festival's renowned Open Gardens will once again showcase some of the region's most spectacular gardens, and entries for 2022 are now open.
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Swing into Spring this September at the Laidley Spring Festival
Media ReleasesAfter taking a COVID-forced hiatus for the past two years, the Laidley Spring Festival is back for 2022, with a raft of new and exciting events set to make their Festival debut.
