News
Council News is a bi-monthly newsletter full of information important to the Lockyer Valley region.
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Hardcopies will be available at Lockyer Valley Libraries and Customer Service Centers in Laidley and Gatton.
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Upgrade coming for Forest Hill Bore Site
HighlightsThe Forest Hill Bore Site will receive an upgrade this month following a funding injection from the Queensland Government.
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Council recognised for outstanding Risk Management
HighlightsCouncil has won the quarterly 2019-20 Local Government Mutual Services Risk Excellence Award.
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Ropeley and Flagstone Creek waste facilities to close
HighlightsBoth sites, located at Wesslings Road, Ropeley and Stockyard Creek Road, Flagstone Creek will close on 1 February 2021.
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Temporary closure for Gaul Street Railway Crossing
HighlightsThe Gaul Street Railway Crossing in Gatton will be temporarily closed for one week.
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Construction on Fairways Park to begin
HighlightsConstruction on the region's highly-anticipated Fairways Park is about to begin.
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Keynote speaker a feature of upcoming Drought Support Expo
HighlightsThe Lockyer Valley Drought Support Expo will welcome Mary O'Brien from Are you bogged mate?' as the event's keynote speaker.
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Celebrate Christmas 2020 and light up the Lockyer Valley
HighlightsSpirit of the Lockyer Valley Christmas Lights and Decoration Competition will open on 1 November 2020.
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Facelift for Forest Hill Skate Park
HighlightsForest Hill Skate Park is set for improvements with upgrade works on the Lockyer Valley Regional Council facility to begin in mid-October.
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Shade sails for two Lockyer Valley parks
HighlightsGrantham's Bugler Park and Littleton Park at Gatton will soon sport all-new shade sails.
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Council to host Lockyer Valley Drought Support Expo
HighlightsThe Expo will bring together a range of information and support services for those dealing with the impacts of the ongoing drought.
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Recognising our local achievers
HighlightsNominations for the 2021 Australia Day Awards are open and now is the time to think about accomplishments that deserve to be recognised.
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Get Ready Lockyer Valley during ‘Get Ready Queensland Week’
HighlightsGet Ready Queensland Week is all about encouraging residents to prepare their household and community by completing three simple steps.
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EOI open for Hospitality Business assistance program
HighlightsCouncil's Regional Skills Investment Strategy is engaging a Hospitality Business Consultant to assist a limited number of local hospitality businesses.
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Bar raised at Council’s Hip Hop Workshops
HighlightsMore than 40 participants, aged from five to almost 60 years, took part in the age-tailored hip-hop sessions.
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Council secures upgrades for Gatton Showgrounds
HighlightsCouncil is playing a leading role in securing the longevity of the much-loved community facility.
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Credit Rating upgrade for Council
HighlightsCouncil's rating has been upgraded from Weak to Moderate with a Neutral outlook.
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Join the Aussie Backyard Bird Count
HighlightsThis citizen-science event, coordinated by BirdLife Australia, takes place across the country from Monday 19 to Sunday 25 October.
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Cool change on the way for Cultural Centre
HighlightsThe Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre will soon have improved air-conditioning - just in time for the hottest summer months.
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Vital infrastructure a focus in lead-up to state election
HighlightsCouncil is calling on the Palaszczuk State Government to listen to the pleas of regional Queensland in the lead-up to state election.
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Council committed to securing passenger rail
HighlightsCouncil remains committed to advocating for a meaningful passenger rail link between Brisbane and Toowoomba.