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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Project set to improve flood resilience and help safeguard Mt Sylvia
Media ReleasesA $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.
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Mahon Bridge replacement to kick off in January 2025
Media ReleasesWorks to replace Mahon Bridge at Carpendale have been rescheduled to January 2025.
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Art Gallery welcomes a unique Body of Work
Media ReleasesFor 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.
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New tenant sought for former Laidley Gym building
Media ReleasesAn exciting opportunity to lease the former Laidley Gym building has become available after the departure of its long-term tenant.
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Council commits to deeper review of Laidley Saleyards
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has pushed pause on its decision to close the Laidley Saleyards.
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Council calls for responsible pet ownership
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council is putting a spotlight on the importance of responsible pet ownership.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month an important cause for LVRC
Media ReleasesIt’s once again a sea of pink for Council staff and councillors, who are eager to put an important spotlight on women’s health awareness month under the Pinktober global health campaign.
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Volunteer with us!
Media ReleasesAre you a friendly, motivated and passionate member of the Lockyer Valley community? If so, we want to hear from you!
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Council hosts cultural burn workshop
Media ReleasesCouncil recently hosted a free community workshop in Kensington Grove, focusing on cultural burning as part of a holistic approach to land management.
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Council completes voluntary home buy-back in Lockyer Valley
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has now completed buy-back of all homes identified for purchase under the Voluntary Home Buy-Back (VHBB) program.
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Get Ready Queensland Week
Media ReleasesNext week is Get Ready Queensland Week, and Lockyer Valley Regional Council is driving home the message to residents to prepare their families and property for possible natural disasters.
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Long serving employees congratulated by Council
Media ReleasesAn organisation is only as strong as its people, and that saying certainly rings true for Lockyer Valley Regional Council.
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Highly commended for Flood Information Portal
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council’s Flood Information Portal (FIP) has received a nod at the recent Resilient Australia Business Awards.
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Australia Day nominations extended
Media ReleasesNominations for the 2025 Lockyer Valley Australia Day Awards have been extended!
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What is your windowpane?
Media ReleasesThe Lockyer Valley Art Gallery is calling for applications for one of its most unique exhibitions yet.
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Council establishes Laidley Saleyards Working Group
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council is calling for expressions of interest (EOI) from local cattle producers to join a Laidley Saleyards Working Group.
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Come along to the next Committee Coaching Series workshop
Media ReleasesIt’s almost time for Workshop 2 of Council’s Committee Coaching Series.
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Works to commence on vital piece of community infrastructure
Media ReleasesUpgrade works will soon commence on the single largest capital works project in Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s 2024-25 Budget.
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Fire ants detected on public land, broadscale treatment to commence
Media ReleasesDozens of fire ant nests have been discovered in the Plainland and Laidley areas, sparking calls for residents and landholders to be on the lookout to help halt the spread.
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Have your say on Council’s Waste Management Strategy 2024-30
Media ReleasesMembers of the Lockyer Valley community are invited to review and provide submissions for Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s Draft Waste Management Strategy 2024-2030.
