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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Landholders urged to be on the lookout for Fireweed
HighlightsMedia ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council is urging landholders to remain vigilant for Fireweed.
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Chance for community to have a voice on Gowrie to Helidon Draft EIS
HighlightsMedia ReleasesThe Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Gowrie to Helidon (G2H) section of Inland Rail is currently out for public consultation.
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Australia Day nominations now open
HighlightsMedia ReleasesLockyer Valley residents are encouraged to start nominating deserving community members, events and groups for the 2022 Lockyer Valley Australia Day Awards.
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Farming Field Day puts spotlight on boosting productivity
HighlightsMedia ReleasesLandholders from across the Lockyer Valley came together recently to put the spotlight on the region’s landscape and boosting productivity at the Natural Sequence Farming Field Day.
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Council urges community to roll up their sleeves
HighlightsMedia ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council is urging residents to roll up and protect the ones they love after securing a Pfizer Vaccination Hub for their community.
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Council, Laidley RSL join forces on Sub Branch upgrades
HighlightsMedia ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council will soon undertake a series of improvements at Anzac Park in Laidley, following a request from the Laidley RSL Sub Branch.
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Lockyer Valley celebrates as Fairways Park is officially opened
HighlightsMedia ReleasesFairways Park, the Lockyer Valley’s new, multi-million-dollar facility at Kensington Grove is now officially open.
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Council endorses Equine Precinct Business Case
HighlightsA state-of-the-art Equine Precinct in the heart of the Lockyer Valley is now one step closer, after Council today moved to endorse the Business Case for the project.
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Council provides update on Laidley Spring Festival
HighlightsWith continued uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, some aspects of the 2021 Laidley Spring Festival has been regrettably cancelled.
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Council supports community through COVID-19 pandemic
HighlightsCouncil remains committed to assisting the community through the impacts of COVID-19 and has contributed more than $865,000 back to the local community since the start of the global pandemic.
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New management for Lake Dyer Caravan and Camping Grounds
HighlightsLake Dyer Caravan and Camping Grounds is under new management, after Council recently awarded the Management Agreement of the facility to a local operator.
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COVID-19
HighlightsFor information on Council facilities closed during lockdown, and to access financial support, click here.
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Laidley Spring Festival Street Parade cancelled
HighlightsDue to the challenges of the lingering global pandemic, Lockyer Valley Regional Council has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Street Parade component of the Laidley Spring Festival.
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2021/22 Budget
HighlightsLockyer Valley Regional Council has today adopted a “responsible and sustainable” 2021/22 Budget.
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First in the state to roll out FOGO Trial
HighlightsLockyer Valley Regional Council will be the first Council in Queensland to roll out the Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) Collection system trial.
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Council Unveils $2.08 Million Upgrades
HighlightsDoors to the Gatton Shire Hall swing open to the community
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Journey to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
HighlightsSee how LVRC have been advocating for the proposed 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympic Games.
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COVID update
HighlightsAll customer-facing Council facilities are closed during the three day lockdown. Click here for more info.
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Council's Response to Helidon to Calvert EIS
HighlightsComment for the Environmental Impact Statement has now closed. Read Council's response to the H2C Inland Rail Submission.
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Hip-hop Dance Workshops
HighlightsMedia ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council will host a series of hip-hop workshops later this month – just in time for the winter school holidays!
