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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Easter Closures 2023
Media ReleasesCouncil offices will be closed from 4.30pm on Thursday, 6 April 2023, re-opening 8.30am on Tuesday, 11 April 2023 (9am for Laidley Customer Service Office).
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Local author to discuss new novel
Media ReleasesLocal identity and author Jim Nicholls will discuss his newest novel with Lockyer Valley residents next month.
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See you at the 2023 Lockyer Valley Heritage Festival
Media ReleasesThe 2023 Lockyer Valley Heritage Festival is on again, and residents and visitors alike are encouraged to celebrate the heritage of the region on Saturday 22 April 2023.
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Successful RADF recipients announced
Media ReleasesA diverse and exciting range of creative arts and cultural projects will soon benefit from funding available through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).
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Busy times at Lockyer Valley Art Gallery
Media ReleasesThe Lockyer Valley Art Gallery has just welcomed one of its highest number of monthly visitors through the doors since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic!
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Council’s Inland Rail fight continues
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council is continuing in its ongoing objection to the unreasonable impacts of Inland Rail on the future of the region.
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New exhibition to take stage at Lockyer Valley Art Gallery
Media ReleasesThe Lockyer Valley Art Gallery is set to welcome a new exhibition later this month, just in time for the school holidays.
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Local school praises FOGO Waste Warrior Program
Media ReleasesLake Clarendon State School is singing the praises of Council’s Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) Waste Warrior project.
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Easter fun at Lockyer Valley Libraries!
Media ReleasesFamilies are encouraged to take advantage of the free fun-filled activities to entertain children throughout the Easter holidays at Lockyer Valley Libraries.
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Register now for the Early Warning Network
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council is encouraging residents to subscribe to the Lockyer Valley Early Warning Network (EWN) and receive free severe weather alerts.
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Shining bright at the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery
Media ReleasesThings are looking a whole lot brighter at the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery, all thanks to a recent funding injection.
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Council supports UQ Gatton students through field practical
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council’s Environment Team were hands-on at Lake Apex this morning, meeting with ecology students from the University of Queensland’s Gatton Campus.
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Council to host second Grant Writing Workshop
Media ReleasesFollowing the success of the first workshop, Lockyer Valley Regional Council is pleased to announce a second free Grant Writing Workshop later this month.
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Residents and developers reminded to check before clearing vegetation
Media ReleasesCouncil is reminding residents and developers to ensure they are well-informed on the legal requirements for clearing vegetation before work begins.
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Applications for Major Community Grants closing soon
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council’s Major Community Grants Program is still open for applications, but you will need to get in quick!
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Council crews complete emergent works following May floods
Media ReleasesThe emergent works phase of recovery from the May 2022 weather event is now complete, with more than 70 per cent of the first phase of roadworks undertaken.
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Lockyer Valley Community Emergency Planning Workshops
Media ReleasesThe Building Inclusive Disaster Resilient Communities emergency planning series is on later this month, and registrations are now open, with a focus on community members with additional support needs.
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Bitumen Reseal Program to extend lifespan of local road network
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council’s 2022-23 Bitumen Reseal program will reseal around 170,000m2 of existing road pavement, extending the lifespan of the region’s road network along the way.
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Full capacity at Grant Writing Workshop
Media ReleasesIt was a full house at Council’s free Grant Writing Workshop, held at the Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre.
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Council commits to new Community Centre to service Lockyer Waters
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has earmarked more than $600,000 for the construction of a new Community Centre to service Lockyer Waters.
