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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Australia Day celebrations across the Lockyer Valley
Media ReleasesCouncil is gearing up for a vibrant Australia Day celebration on Monday 26 January 2026 – and you’re invited to come along.
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Council proposes amendments to its animal management laws
Media ReleasesCouncil has proposed amendments to a local law to implement changes to the number of animals that can be kept on certain properties.
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Council urges the community to report vandalism
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council is calling on the community to keep an eye out for anti-social behaviour and vandalism over the summer break.
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Get active these school holidays at the Withcott Sports Centre
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council is swinging open the doors to the Withcott Sports Centre, hosting a series of free drop-in and play events throughout January to showcase the upgraded facility.
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Holiday Closures 2025
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Waste collection over the festive season
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council is reminding residents of changes to waste collection services and Council facility operating hours over the festive season.
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Council appoints Interim CEO
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has appointed an Interim CEO following the announced retirement of Ian Church.
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Weekly News Briefs - 11 December 2025
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Christmas fun at Lockyer Valley Libraries these school holidays
Media ReleasesBookings are now open for Lockyer Valley Libraries’ school holiday schedule, so make sure you check out what’s on offer and secure your place now!
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Kaleidoscopic works on show at the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery
Media ReleasesThe Lockyer Valley Art Gallery is currently showcasing a striking new exhibition, DistoMorph.
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Council announces retirement of CEO
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has announced the retirement of its longstanding CEO Ian Church.
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Council adopts strategic document to guide future growth of Grantham
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has endorsed a strategic document to guide the future development of Grantham.
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Council to trial change to Laidley Library operating hours
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has approved changes to Laidley Library’s operating hours.
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Forest Hill Silos Mural Artist Wanted
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for artists for the Forest Hill Silos Project.
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Council’s annual Lockyer Valley Christmas Carnival is back!
Media ReleasesYou’re invited to come along on Friday 19 December, with Gatton’s North Street set to come alive with festive fun and community spirit.
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Road rehabilitation program underway
Media ReleasesRehabilitation works are now underway on Grantham Scrub Road, Veradilla.
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In-principle support for review of passenger rail business case
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley’s civic leaders have given their in-principle support to a review of the Toowoomba to Brisbane passenger rail business case.
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Council to begin bitumen reseal program
Media ReleasesTo enhance safety and reliability, Lockyer Valley Regional Council will soon undertake asphalt resurfacing and bitumen reseal works in Withcott, Murphys Creek, Helidon and Helidon Spa.
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Free disposal of recalled coloured sand at Gatton Landfill
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has given the green light for the free disposal of recalled coloured sand products that may contain small traces of asbestos.
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It’s beginning to look a lot like…Christmas!
Media ReleasesThe Lockyer Valley will sparkle this festive season, with Council to once again bring back a range of Christmas initiatives to mark the most wonderful time of year!
