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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Revamp coming for popular Withcott park
Media ReleasesA popular park in Withcott is set to score a brand-new playground!
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Easter fun at Lockyer Valley Libraries!
Media ReleasesThe Easter break is just around the corner and Lockyer Valley Libraries has once again scheduled a host of activities to keep kids and teens occupied.
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Culvert replacement earmarked for local road
Media ReleasesCouncil will soon begin culvert replacement works on Flagstone Creek Road, Lilydale.
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Region’s newest additions officially welcomed
Media ReleasesThe Lockyer Valley’s Welcome Babies celebration turned 10 at the weekend, with the annual event proving a joyful celebration of new life for little ones born last year.
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Dog attacks on the rise, Council calls for responsible pet ownership
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council is reminding dog owners of their responsibilities following a spate of dog attacks across the region.
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Growers to lock in ‘once in a lifetime’ water opportunity
Media ReleasesQueensland’s most exciting water project in decades is about to start its next stage towards becoming a reality.
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Community urged to have its say on Gatton-Esk Road upgrade
Media ReleasesLocals are being urged to have their say on future upgrades to a flood-prone section of Gatton-Esk Road, including Lockyer Creek Bridge.
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New-look Disaster Dashboard now live!
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council’s Disaster Dashboard is now even better equipped to help the community handle whatever Mother Nature throws our way.
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RADF funding now open for applications
Media ReleasesThe Lockyer Valley’s vibrant arts sector is set for a boost, with RADF funding now open for applications.
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Council moves to allay rates concerns following new land valuations
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has moved to reassure landowners that any rate rise will not mirror the large jumps in land valuations recently issued by the Queensland Valuer-General.
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Agriculture trickle tape (t-tape) disposal recommences
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley farmers and irrigators have been given the green light to recommence the disposal of their used t-tape.
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RADF recipients share in $26k of funding
Media ReleasesFive local creative projects will share in a cash injection of more than $26,000, following the announcement of the latest round of Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Grants.
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Pavement Rehabilitation Program Underway
Media ReleasesPavement rehabilitation works are now underway on Chadwick Road, Gatton.
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International Women’s Day breakfast
Media ReleasesThe 2026 International Women’s Day celebration breakfast returned bigger and better this year, with the Lockyer Valley community gathering to honour the incredible women shaping our region.
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Lantana management commences across Lockyer Valley
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council is putting a spotlight on the invasive weed lantana, with management works underway throughout the region.
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Council appoints new CEO
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has appointed Scott Greensill as its new Chief Executive Officer.
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Gravel resheeting works earmarked to commence
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council’s Infrastructure Operations team will soon commence gravel resheeting works across the region.
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Council funding available for sporting, academic or cultural pursuits
Media ReleasesCouncil’s Ambassador Support Program continues to go from strength to strength, with an impressive 35 talented recipients sharing in almost $7000 in funding this financial year alone.
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Author Talks at Lockyer Valley Libraries underway for 2026
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Libraries’ Author Talks for 2026 will kick start with author Frances Harding.
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Become an SES volunteer
Media ReleasesNew volunteers are needed to bolster the Lockyer Valley’s SES units – could this be you?
