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Recipients announced for Council’s Environmental Grants Program

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has awarded grant funding to the recipients of the Community Environmental Grants Program for 2023/24.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council hands down its 2024/25 Budget

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has today handed down its 2024/25 Budget – one that aims to get the balance of a growing community and cost-of-living challenges just right.

Crowds revel in spills and thrills at Skateboarding competition

The chilly winter temperatures certainly didn’t deter the crowds at the Rumble AM Series Skateboarding Competition, held at the weekend.

Council’s Bitumen Reseal Program extends the life of 22 local roads

Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s 2023-24 Bitumen Reseal program has resealed around 170,000m2 of existing road pavement.

Council commends community for work well done

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has applauded the community for making positive choices when it comes to illegal dumping but said there is still room for improvement.

Landholders urged to be on the lookout for Fire Ants

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is sending an urgent message to the region’s landholders – look out for and report fire ants.

Continued progress for Lockyer Valley and Somerset Water Security

The Lockyer Valley and Somerset Regional Councils continue to work together to garner positive outcomes for not only both communities, but the state and nation too.

Countdown is on for Skateboarding competition

The countdown is well and truly on for the Rumble AM Series Skateboarding Competition.

Mayor, Councillors visit with local RFS

Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s Mayor and Councillors have toured the region’s Rural Fire Service (RFS) facilities.

School holiday program at Lockyer Valley Libraries is now live!

You heard it here first – the winter school holiday program at Lockyer Valley Libraries is now live – so secure your spot and make your bookings now.

Works progressing on Woodlands Road rehabilitation project

The extensive rehabilitation works being carried out on Woodlands Road continue to progress, with road crews now moving their focus to components of Stage 2.

Council works towards fostering local volunteerism

Running on the back of National Volunteer Week, Lockyer Valley Regional Council is gearing up to host a Volunteer Recruitment and Management Workshop next month.

Fanatics to contest skateboarding competition

The Rumble AM Series Skateboarding Competition is coming to Gatton next month!

New addition to Council’s Herbicide Subsidy Scheme

Council’s Herbicide Subsidy Scheme has welcomed a new addition to its lineup, with Lantana now on the list of invasive weeds that are now eligible for herbicide subsidy.

Lockyer Valley Libraries to play host to USA Today bestselling author

Lockyer Valley Libraries will play host to an Australian top 10 and USA Today bestselling fiction author, Victoria Purman, when she visits next month.

Crews complete emergent works following January weather event

The emergent works phase of recovery from the January 2024 weather event is now complete.

Council celebrates local volunteers

Today marks the start of National Volunteer Week and Council is paying tribute to those community members who give up hours of their own time to the selfless act of volunteering.

Garden Precinct to sparkle in new location

Exciting activities planned for the new Garden Precinct at this year’s Laidley Spring Festival.

Colour-blind artist to bring his works to Lockyer Valley Art Gallery

A colour-blind artist with a love of landscapes will soon feature his works at the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery.

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