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 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.
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Garage Sale Trail, The Recovery Edition, launched
HighlightsRegistrations are now open for the tenth annual Garage Sale Trail, which will take place on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November.
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Laidley Pool reopening temporarily delayed
HighlightsCouncil expects the pool to be open for community use by early October.
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Landholders urged to be on the lookout for Fireweed
HighlightsThe invasive weed has the potential to severely impact agriculture in the region if it's not removed from pastures.
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Find your groove with hip-hop workshops
HighlightsDelivered by Elements Collective, the workshops will be aimed at beginners and intermediate-level participants in late September.
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Community Grants initiative now open
HighlightsThe Community Grants initiative is for non-recurrent grants of between $500 and $4000.
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Council’s cemeteries to undergo maintenance
HighlightsCouncil is currently renewing the concrete seam strips to improve the stability of headstones and cemetery maintenance at the Laidley Cemetery.
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Council extends due date for rates
HighlightsCouncillors voted to extend the due date and discount date from 11 September 2020 to 25 September 2020.
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State investment in Lockyer Valley totals more than $5m
HighlightsCouncil has received more than $5million in Queensland Government funding for a multitude of projects to benefit the community.
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Drought Support Officer funded for Lockyer Valley
HighlightsCouncil has further increased its support services for those affected by drought through the appointment of a Local Drought Support Officer.
