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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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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Weekly News Briefs - 27 November 2025
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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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Council News - November to December 2025 Edition
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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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Weekly News Briefs - 20 November 2025
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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!
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Vital transport link officially opens with ribbon cutting ceremony
Media ReleasesWorks to replace a vital bridge at Carpendale that services one of the Lockyer Valley’s largest employers are now complete.
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Major flood resilience works at Mount Sylvia now complete
Media ReleasesExtensive flood resilience works to protect communities in Mount Sylvia and Woodbine from future flood damage are now complete.
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Free entry to celebrate the reopening of the Laidley Pool!
Media ReleasesFlood repair works on the Dal Ryan War Memorial Pool in Laidley are now complete – and Council will offer free entry to the facility to celebrate its reopening!
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Weekly News Briefs - 13 November 2025
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New flood camera installed at high-risk site
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council’s suite of flood monitoring cameras has grown, with the installation of a new camera at a strategic location.
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Council welcomes funding boost to protect platypus, biodiversity
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has welcomed new funding to help protect one of the country’s most unique species.
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Weekly News Briefs - 6 November 2025
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Council team raises funds for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has capped off its latest community effort for 2025, raising almost $1000 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Australia Day nominations closing soon!
Media ReleasesTime is running out to nominate your local community members and events for Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s 2026 Australia Day Awards.
