News
Council News is a bi-monthly newsletter full of information important to the Lockyer Valley region.
Limited hard copies 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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Reconstruction works on important local road to begin soon
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council will soon begin works on a full reconstruction of Old Laidley Forest Hill Road.
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Stay warm at Lockyer Valley Libraries these school holidays
Media ReleasesLooking for a cosy escape from the cooler weather these school holidays? Look no further than Lockyer Valley Libraries!
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Successful RADF recipients announced
Media ReleasesCouncil has announced the successful recipients of Round 2 of the 2024-2025 Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Grant Program.
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Landholders urged to register for flood debris collection
Media ReleasesRural landholders impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred are encouraged to register for free collection of any remaining bulk flood debris.
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Register your prized vehicles at the Laidley Spring Festival
Media ReleasesVehicle enthusiasts are encouraged to show off their rigs at this year’s Laidley Spring Festival’s Show ‘n’ Shine.
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Mismatched pavers in Laidley CBD the result of theft
Media ReleasesA section of pavement in William Street, Laidley is being repaved following the theft of pavers from the Laidley CBD.
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War medals discovered in landfill
Media ReleasesAn eagle-eyed Council worker has rescued war medals from a pile of waste at Gatton Landfill.
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Digital and social media workshop for community organisations
Media ReleasesAre you part of a local community organisation and regularly utilise digital and social media?
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Get your green spaces ready for Spring Festival’s Open Gardens
Media ReleasesWe might be heading into winter; however, planning is already well underway for the Laidley Spring Festival's Open Gardens.
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Council adopts updated fees and charges
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has adopted its 2025–2026 Fees and Charges Register, to take effect from 1 July 2025.
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Valuer-General requested to conduct new land valuation
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has requested the Queensland Valuer-General undertake a new land valuation for the Lockyer Valley.
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Join in the fun at the upcoming Community Planting Day
Media ReleasesThe Lockyer Valley community is being called upon to lend a hand at the upcoming community tree planting day
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Council's 2024-25 Bitumen Reseal Program sees 42 local roads resealed
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council’s 2024-25 Bitumen Reseal program has resealed 42 local roads.
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It’s Parade time, Baby!
Media ReleasesThe 2025 Laidley Spring Festival Grand Street Parade will bring all things retro!
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Slam dunk for Gatton’s new basketball half-court
Media ReleasesThe new basketball half-court at Lake Apex, Gatton is officially complete.
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Time to renew your pooch’s registration
Media ReleasesPet owners are being urged to be on the lookout for their dog’s registration notice after Lockyer Valley Regional Council issued renewals last week.
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Are you a Nespresso capsule user?
Media ReleasesIf you answered yes, did you know there is a Nespresso Pod collection point at the Lockyer Valley Libraries?
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Council relaxes residential caravan laws amid housing crisis
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has made changes to its local laws to assist those struggling to secure housing by allowing short-term residential use of caravans.
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Council celebrates local volunteers
Media ReleasesIt’s National Volunteer Week for 2025 and Lockyer Valley Regional Council is putting a spotlight on our selfless community members who freely donate their time to the act of volunteering.
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Lake Apex Entrance and Accessibility Upgrades works to begin soon
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council infrastructure crews will soon begin works on the Lake Apex Entrance and Accessibility Upgrades project
