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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Road surface upgrades complete for Gatton CBD
HighlightsMedia ReleasesCouncil has extended the lifespan of Railway Street in Gatton by up to 10 years, following the completion of upgrade works on the important asset.
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Council proud to host International Women’s Day breakfast
HighlightsMedia ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council is once again proud to host this year’s International Women’s Day Celebration Breakfast.
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Clean Up Australia Day 2022
HighlightsMedia ReleasesMake a difference on Clean Up Australia Day
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Mentoring for Grant Writing and Community Workshop Programs now open
HighlightsMedia ReleasesCouncil is offering two innovative mentoring programs to support the region’s not-for-profit community groups, associations and clubs to further develop their grant writing skills.
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A special exhibition for the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery
HighlightsMedia ReleasesThe Lockyer Valley Art Gallery will present a very special exhibition next month, highlighting the works of our youngest residents.
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Lake Apex, Lake Freeman competition winners announced
HighlightsMedia ReleasesThe winners of the Lake Apex and Lake Freeman Precinct Community Survey and Drawing Competition have been announced!
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Council, SQCC partner for Australia Day recipients
HighlightsMedia ReleasesCouncil’s 2022 Australia Day recipients were gifted a stunning timber wall plaque to mark their achievements, all thanks to the expertise of the women at the Southern Queensland Correctional Centre.
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QSO Livestream coming to Gatton next month
HighlightsMedia ReleasesAre you a lover of music and orchestra? If so, keep the night of Saturday 12 February free for an event that is not to be missed!
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Lockyer Valley Australia Day recipients announced
HighlightsMedia ReleasesTwo passionate volunteers have been recognised for their dedication to the community, receiving top gongs at this year’s Lockyer Valley Australia Day ceremony.
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Lockyer Valley to welcome 2022 Australia Day Ambassadors
HighlightsMedia ReleasesThe Lockyer Valley will welcome child safety advocates Bruce Morcombe OAM and Denise Morcombe OAM to the region as the 2022 Australia Day Ambassadors.
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Region celebrates Christmas at Lockyer Valley Christmas Carnival
HighlightsMedia ReleasesCrowds flocked to North Street in Gatton to celebrate the Christmas spirit at the 2021 Lockyer Valley Christmas Carnival.
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Council presented DISCO Sovereign Award
HighlightsMedia ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor, Cr Tanya Milligan was today presented with the DISCO Sovereign Award at Council’s Ordinary Meeting.
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Win for ratepayers of the Lockyer Valley
HighlightsMedia ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has welcomed news from the Queensland Government’s Valuer-General that a new valuation will be undertaken in the Lockyer Valley local government area.
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Celebrate festive cheer at the 2021 Lockyer Valley Christmas Carnival!
HighlightsMedia ReleasesMake sure you’re free on Friday 17 December for the 2021 Lockyer Valley Christmas Carnival – the perfect way to round out the year!
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Major expansion set for Gatton Skatepark
HighlightsMedia ReleasesThe Gatton Skatepark will soon undergo a major expansion, thanks to funding from the Australian Government.
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Upgrade works set for Gatton CBD
HighlightsMedia ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council will continue upgrade works on Railway Street in Gatton, with a three-night asphalt works program set to commence later this month.
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Celebrate the festive season at the Mayoral Christmas Carols
HighlightsMedia ReleasesThe festive season is upon us again and residents are encouraged to get their best voices ready and come along to the Lockyer Valley Mayoral Christmas Carols.
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Council urges action on transport and liveability in time for 2032
HighlightsMedia ReleasesLVRC has today thrown their support behind a region-wide effort to force urgent action on key transport and liveability projects in time for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympics Games.
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Forty tonnes diverted by Council’s FOGO Trial
HighlightsMedia ReleasesTwo months in and the Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) Trial for the Lockyer Valley community continues to go from strength to strength, with more than 40 tonnes of FOGO collected to date.
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Online mapping program for Christmas lights in the Lockyer
HighlightsMedia ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council is encouraging residents to register for a new, online mapping program that will showcase the locations of the very best of the region’s Christmas spirit.
