Weekly News Briefs - 12 November 2026

Mayoral Christmas Carols – Saturday 28 November

The festive season is almost upon us – and what better way to celebrate than at the 2026 Mayoral Christmas Carols!

In partnership with the Lockyer Valley Ministers Association, join us at Gatton Shire Hall on Saturday 28 November for a joyful mix of classic carols and Christmas favourites performed by the Nathan Walmsley Band.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase from 5.30pm, with the stage program commencing at 6.30pm.

Enjoy a fundraising BBQ from the Gatton Scouts or a fresh jam donut from the Peace Lutheran Church.

An Auslan interpreter will be present, and there will be a dedicated craft area where kids can write their letters to Santa and enter the Christmas Carnival colouring competition.

Secure your FREE tickets for the whole family now at www.lockyervalleytickets.com.au

Project Update: Tenthill Creek Road Upgrade

Recent weather events and flooding across the region have required Council crews and resources to be redirected to flood restoration and access works.

As a result, planned upgrade works on Tenthill Creek Road, Gatton will pause while these higher-priority recovery works are completed.

Further updates on the project timeline will be provided as they become available.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Upcoming Council meeting

The next Ordinary Meeting of Lockyer Valley Regional Council will be held on Wednesday, 18 November 2026 at the Council Chambers, Gatton commencing at 9am.

Positions Vacant

Council is currently seeking applications for the positions of:

• Projects Officer (Waste Services) (Full Time, Permanent)

This advertisement will close on Monday 16 November 2026 at 5pm.

For more information and to apply, visit the Current Vacancies page of Council’s website.

Maintenance Updates

Council’s Parks and Gardens team continued routine maintenance and support activities across the region.

Mowing

• Regular mowing of CBD areas, sporting fields and cemeteries.

Landscape Maintenance

• Mulched gardens at Lions Park (Laidley), the Gatton CBD and Murphys Creek Recreation Reserve.

Furniture Maintenance

• Repaired picnic tables at Fairways Park, Kensington Grove.

Playground Repairs

• Completed repairs at Jean Biggs Park, Withcott.

Tree and Vegetation Management

• Completed tree maintenance and defect rectification works at nine locations across the region.

Li Cunxin Author Talk!

Fans of Mao's Last Dancer won't want to miss this special evening with Li Cunxin as he discusses his new memoir, The Lucky Son.

The long-awaited sequel reveals what happened next in a life that cheated fate, and wrestles with the blessings and responsibility of good fortune.

Li first captivated readers around the world with Mao's Last Dancer, the remarkable story of a poor peasant boy from rural China who was chosen to train at the Beijing Dance Academy before rising to become one of the world's most acclaimed ballet dancers.

Join Li as he shares the next chapter of his extraordinary journey.

WHEN: Thursday 19 November

WHERE: Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre

TIME: Arrive from 5.15pm for light refreshments before the event starts at 6pm

Bookings essential. Tickets are just $5 and are available online [AH1][KB2] at https://tinyurl.com/35rj2pk2 , otherwise you can purchase your ticket at the Gatton Library with cash or card.

Maximising Digital Tools Workshop

Are you part of a not-for-profit community group or sporting club?

Join our free Maximising Digital Tools for Community Resilience workshop and discover practical ways artificial intelligence (AI) can help you:

• Reduce administration time
• Prepare stronger grant applications
• Improve reporting and governance
• Support disaster resilience and recovery
• Free up more time to focus on what matters most

You'll learn how to leverage AI safely, unlock new opportunities and leave with practical tools and ideas you can start using straight away.

WHEN: Tuesday, 24 November
WHERE: Gatton Shire Hall
TIME: 5.30pm arrival | 6pm start | 8pm finish

Register now: www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/digital-workshop or by calling 1300 005 872

Submit your nominations for 2027 Australia Day Awards

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is inviting the community to nominate individuals, organisations, and events for the 2027 Lockyer Valley Australia Day Awards.

Award categories include:

• Citizen of the Year
• Young Citizen of the Year (30 years and under)
• Senior Sportsperson of the Year (18 years and above)
• Junior Sportsperson of the Year (17 years and under)
• Event of the Year
• Community Organisation of the Year

To submit a nomination, visit https://lockyervalley.smartygrants.com.au/AusDay27

Nominations close midnight on Friday 4 December.