Weekly News Briefs - 30 January 2025
Latest edition of Council News is live
The January-February edition of our bi-monthly newsletter, Council News has landed!
Stay in the loop with what’s happening across the Lockyer Valley, what projects Council has been working on, all the latest updates, upcoming events and so much more! www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/council-news While you’re there, subscribe to the email list so you receive a copy as soon as it’s published.
Sale of QTM plane
To make way for a new and exciting exhibition, the plane housed at the Queensland Transport Museum is looking for a new home.
Council is currently seeking expressions of interest for the acquisition of the Replica Cessna AGwagon Crop Dusting Plane. Interested parties are invited to inspect the plane by appointment.
For more information on the EOI process and to arrange an inspection, visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/sale-of-cessna
Botanica: From Earth to Sea at Lockyer Valley Art Gallery
Lockyer Valley Art Gallery will soon welcome the exhibition Botanica: From Earth to Sea, as interpreted by the Migaloo Press Artists Collective.
Set to run from 31 January to 16 March 2025, Botanica: From Earth to Sea delves deep into the beauty and diversity of plant communities across South East Queensland. United by their love for printmaking and the natural world, the group brings together individual perspectives on the habitats and species that inspire them.
Winter Sports Showcase on this Saturday
Come and meet your local sporting clubs and try a range of different sports for FREE before the start of the winter season. 9am-12pm, Laidley Recreational Reserve. Open to all ages and abilities.
For more information and to register, visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/wss
Pop-up series kicks off this Sunday
Don’t miss the chance to meet with Councillors and Council officers at our first pop-up, located at the Gatton Village Markets this Sunday.
Ask questions, provide feedback on consultation projects, and get updates on important initiatives.
For the full list of upcoming pop-ups, visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/have-your-say
Have you say on the Liveability Survey
Your voice matters! Help shape the future of our community by sharing your views in the 2025 Lockyer Valley Liveability Survey.
Your feedback will guide Council in planning a better place to live, work and visit.
- Complete the survey for your chance to win 1 of 5 $100 gift vouchers!
- Start the survey now at http://placescore.org/lockyervalley or ask at one of our Libraries
My Community Directory
Did you know you can register your community group on Council’s Community Directory?
The free online Lockyer Valley Community Directory is easy to use and includes information by community organisations that provide services in the region.
The Lockyer Valley Community Directory can be found at www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/community-directory
Protect against mozzies
Mozzies aren’t just a pain in the neck – they can also carry serious mosquito-borne diseases like Ross River and Barmah Forest viruses.
To reduce the risk of being bitten following heavy rain, residents are encouraged to wear protective clothing and apply insect repellent when going outside, especially at dawn and dusk.
Where possible, the community is also urged to eliminate potential breeding sites around the home by emptying containers that may have filled with rainwater.
