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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Construction of Cell 5 at Gatton Landfill now complete
Media ReleasesAfter six months of site works, the construction of the new landfill cell in Gatton is now complete – both on time and on budget.
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Council completes Fox Den Detection and Destruction Project
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has put the finishing touches on its Fox Den Detection and Destruction Project.
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Celebrate a Aussie Christmas at the Lockyer Valley Christmas Carnival!
Media ReleasesGatton’s North Street will transform into a true-blue Aussie Christmas for the annual Lockyer Valley Christmas Carnival.
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Arts development funding now open for applications
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council is pleased to announce Round 1 for the 2023/24 Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) applications are now open.
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Don’t forget to nominate for Australia Day Awards
Media ReleasesTime is fast running out to nominate an individual, community group or organisation for recognition in the Lockyer Valley Regional Council 2024 Australia Day Awards.
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Grant Writing assistance is available
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council is once again offering tailored support to local community groups through their free Mentoring for Grant Writing Program.
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Listen to a Human Book at Lockyer Valley Libraries
Media ReleasesBooks of a different kind will return to Lockyer Valley Libraries next month.
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Lockyer Valley Community Forum on soon
Media ReleasesYou’re invited to join Council for our third and final Community Forum next month, aimed at fostering a more inclusive approach to disaster resilience.
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Bring your Christmas cheer to the Mayoral Christmas Carols
Media ReleasesSanta’s stop in the Lockyer Valley is still a few months off yet, but planning for the Lockyer Valley Mayoral Christmas Carols is well underway.
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International exhibit set to open at the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery
Media ReleasesA highly original photographic exhibition that documents the social aftermath inflicted on Australian society by the First World War is coming soon to the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery.
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Sport and community groups invited to attend Grant Writing Workshop
Media ReleasesIf you’re a local not-for-profit community or sporting group who would welcome extra cash to fund projects or are in need of assistance when it comes to grant applications, this workshop is for you!
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Council acknowledges long serving employees
Media ReleasesTwenty-seven Lockyer Valley Regional Council employees with 500 years' combined service were today recognised by Council.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month an important cause for LVRC
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has once again joined others in supporting women’s health awareness month under the Pinktober global health campaign.
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Council welcomes possible recycled water for agriculture and industry
Media ReleasesCouncil has welcomed today’s announcement by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk on plans for a new desalinisation plant, saying it could free up existing infrastructure and water supplies.
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Council hands over 2023 Share the Dignity Drive
Media ReleasesCouncil has today handed over donations for the 2023 Share the Dignity Drive to the Lockyer Valley Salvation Army Corps, following a month-long campaign all about putting a stop to period poverty.
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Consider all possibilities during ‘Get Ready Queensland Week’
Media ReleasesGet Ready Queensland Week is officially underway, and Council is urging Lockyer Valley residents to consider – and prepare for – all possibilities during the upcoming severe weather season.
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Wellness Chats at Laidley Library
Media ReleasesLibraries are wonderful locations to foster connection and inclusivity, which is why Lockyer Valley Libraries has just launched a new initiative, Wellness Chats.
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Importance of responsible pet ownership
Media ReleasesThe recent discovery of six abandoned puppies in the Lockyer Valley region has highlighted the importance of desexing animals.
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Pay tribute to outstanding community members
Media ReleasesNominations for the 2024 Lockyer Valley Australia Day Awards are now open – with residents encouraged to recognise the amazing work of members of the community, events and groups.
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East Egypt Road landslip rectification works
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council will conduct repairs on a series of landslips that occurred on East Egypt Road, Mount Whitestone following last year’s flood events.
