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.
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Water Collaborative calls for recycled water to boost economy
Media ReleasesThe Water Collaborative is calling on the State Government to release the available supply of untapped recycled water to ensure water and food security for Australia’s Salad Bowl.
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Lockrose Waste Facility to close
Media ReleasesCouncil has scheduled the permanent closure of the Lockrose Waste Facility, due to site and capacity constraints.
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Top accolade for local attraction
Media ReleasesThe Lockyer Valley’s very own Queensland Tourism Museum (QTM) recently received a top industry accolade.
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Second Regenerative Farm Management Essentials workshop
Media ReleasesThe weekend’s Regenerative Farm Management Essentials Workshop booked out in record time and Council has announced an additional workshop will be held in September to meet the strong community demand.
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Council welcomes Senator Murray Watt to the Lockyer Valley
Media ReleasesFollowing three severe weather events in just seven months, Senator Watt’s visit focused on the flood recovery, as well as the region’s vulnerability to ongoing floods and bushfires.
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High school students to take centre-stage
Media ReleasesThe Lockyer Valley Art Gallery will present the works of the region’s high school students later this month when a favourite annual exhibition takes centre-stage.
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Get rid of your green waste for free!
Media ReleasesDid you know Lockyer Valley Regional Council offers free disposal of domestic green waste for residents?
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Celebrate Book Week across the Lockyer Valley
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Libraries will mark Book Week later this month and you’re invited to join in the celebrations.
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Major Community Grants Program
Media ReleasesCould you benefit from Council’s Major Community Grants Program?
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Council supports 2022 Share the Dignity Drive
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council is proud to once again support the Share the Dignity Drive and is inviting the community to do the same.
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Have your say on Council’s Arts and Cultural Plan
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council is developing a new Arts and Cultural Plan and you are invited to have your say!
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Register now for Open Gardens
Media ReleasesLaidley Spring Festival's renowned Open Gardens will once again showcase some of the region's most spectacular gardens, and entries for 2022 are now open.
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Swing into Spring this September at the Laidley Spring Festival
Media ReleasesAfter taking a COVID-forced hiatus for the past two years, the Laidley Spring Festival is back for 2022, with a raft of new and exciting events set to make their Festival debut.
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Council funding available for sporting, academic or cultural pursuits
Media ReleasesCouncil is currently offering a one-off financial contribution to individuals who excel in sporting, academic or cultural pursuits and are representing the region at higher levels.
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Council Adopts 2022/23 Budget
Media ReleasesCouncil has adopted the 2022/23 Budget, which guarantees the delivery of the largest capital works program to date.
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Council’s Community Workshop Program open for registrations
Media ReleasesNot-for-profit community groups, associations and clubs across the Lockyer Valley are encouraged to sign up for Council’s Community Workshops Program.
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Regenerative Farm Management Essentials workshop
Media ReleasesCouncil is keeping the spotlight on regenerative agriculture, with local landholders from across the region encouraged to attend a series of upcoming activities.
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Fight against Fireweed
Media ReleasesCouncil is urging landholders to partner in the fight against Fireweed, following an increased presence of the pest weed across the region.
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Council to use FOGO compost to mark National Tree Day
Media ReleasesCouncil will mark National Tree Day and a special milestone for Council’s FOGO Trial for the Lockyer Valley community with a joint celebration, and Council is inviting you to be a part of it!
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Upgrades completed at local halls thanks to cash injection
Media ReleasesLocal halls across the Lockyer Valley have benefited from Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s work in securing a range of Commonwealth and State-based funding for our local facilities.