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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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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Council News | September - October 2024
Council NewsLockyer Waters Community Centre Officially Opened, Mahon Bridge Works to Commence, Have Your Say On Our Waste Management Strategy.
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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.
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Lend a hand – plant a tree and be part of something bigger
Media ReleasesWe’re inviting you to lend a hand at the upcoming community tree planting day at Gatton Racecourse.
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Floodplain Management Project must include the whole Lockyer Valley
Media ReleasesCouncil is calling for a greater inclusion of the Lockyer Valley in the Queensland Reconstruction Authority’s (QRA) Brisbane River Strategic Floodplain Management Plan and related projects.
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Council’s Environmental Grants Program to open next month
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council will soon open applications for its Community Environmental Grants Program.
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Most successful Laidley Spring Festival ever
Media ReleasesThe finest spring weather, coupled with attendees from near and far made the 61st annual Laidley Spring Festival one to remember.
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Lockyer Valley Libraries to host multiple authors
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley readers have the chance to gain insight into the latest book releases through a series of upcoming author talks at Lockyer Valley Libraries.
