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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Major Community Grants initiative now open
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council is pleased to announce its latest round of Major Community Grants is now open.
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Signage installed at Laidley softball diamond
Media ReleasesThe Laidley Recreation Reserve’s main softball diamond now sports signage to reflect its new name – the ‘Col Lee Softball Diamond’.
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Registrations open for Welcome Baby Celebration
Media ReleasesThe Welcome Baby Celebration is an opportunity to formally introduce and welcome your baby as a valued member of the Lockyer Valley community, and registrations for the 2024 event are now open.
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International Women’s Day breakfast
Media ReleasesOn the eve of International Women’s Day for 2024, the Lockyer Valley community has come together to celebrate at the International Women’s Day Celebration Breakfast.
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Youth Week 2024
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has big plans for Youth Week 2024!
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On track for early completion of Voluntary Home Buy-Back program
Media ReleasesMore flood prone properties in the Lockyer Valley are set to be demolished or removed as part of the state and federally-funded Voluntary Home Buy-Back (VHBB) program.
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Make a difference on Clean Up Australia Day
Media ReleasesSunday 3 March is Clean Up Australia Day for 2024 and registrations are now open.
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Lockyer Valley Art Gallery to welcome ‘Paint the Town’ exhibition
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley audiences will be treated to an award-winning selection of regional Queensland talent with the showing of Paint the Town at the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery.
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Council to host Grant Writing Workshop
Media ReleasesThe next Community Grant Writing Workshop is locked in!
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Save the date for the 2024 International Women’s Day breakfast
Media ReleasesMark Thursday 7 March in your diary and keep it free, as Lockyer Valley Regional Council will once again play host to this year’s International Women’s Day Celebration Breakfast.
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Valentine’s Day well spent at Lockyer Valley Libraries
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley residents enjoyed a Valentine’s Day, with crowds coming along to the Gatton Library to spend the most romantic night of the year with a bestselling romantic author.
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Council’s Environmental Grants Program open for applications
Media ReleasesApplications for Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s Community Environmental Grants Program are now open.
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Laidley Library is now open Saturdays
Media ReleasesFollowing the success of the recent Saturday morning trial period at the Gatton Library, residents can now enjoy weekend access to the Laidley Library too.
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Lindt Café survivor coming to Gatton Library
Media ReleasesThe team at Lockyer Valley Libraries is excited to offer residents an opportunity to hear from an author with a story like no other.
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Flying-fox protection over summer
Media ReleasesAs we continue to navigate the heat and rain this summer has brought, Lockyer Valley Regional Council is encouraging residents to take extra care when it comes to flying foxes.
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Local businesses are open and ready for visitors
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council is encouraging residents and visitors to support local businesses, which are open and trading following the recent rainfall event.
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Council partners with local woodcrafter for Australia Day recipients
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council’s 2024 Australia Day Awards recipients were gifted the unique works of the Lockyer Woodcrafters Group following this year’s ceremony.
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Australia Day winners announced
Media ReleasesUnwavering passion and commitment to the Lockyer Valley community has earned resident Karen Nawratzki the title of 2024 Lockyer Valley Citizen of the Year.
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Council resolves to test market interest in Gatton Child Care Centre
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has resolved to undertake a tender process to test the market for the potential sale of the Gatton Child Care Centre.
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Weatherproofing set for Gatton Shire Hall
Media ReleasesWorks on the Gatton Shire Hall are set to commence next month.
