Weekly News Briefs - 7 August 2025
Ekka Show Holiday closure
Council Offices and Libraries in Gatton and Laidley will be closed on Monday 11 August for the Ekka Show Holiday. Waste collection services and transfer stations will operate as usual.
Register now for ChemClear
Are you a farmer or businesses with unwanted or expired agriculture or vet chemicals?
Don’t miss the chance to safely dispose of them by registering for the upcoming ChemClear collection! Storing outdated or cancelled chemicals can create serious safety and environmental hazards.
The collection only happens every two years, so help protect the Lockyer Valley’s unique environment and safeguard your business by signing up now.
Register before 12 September at www.agsafe.org.au or contact 1800 002 182.
Council extends consultation period for Local Heritage Register
Council has extended the consultation period on the proposed changes to its Local Heritage Register. The submissions timeframe has been extended to 5pm on 22 August 2025 to give the community more time to have its say.
To view the full list of proposed changes, information sheets and FAQs, or to make a submission, visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au. The documents can also be viewed in-person at Council’s Customer Service Centres.
Positions Vacant
Council is currently recruiting for the following positions in our Infrastructure Operations team, including:
- Team Leader
- Flowcon Operator Assistant
- 2 x Labourer
For more information and to apply, visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/current-vacancies.
Applications close Monday 11 August at 5pm.
Upcoming Council meeting
The next Ordinary Meeting of Lockyer Valley Regional Council will be held on Wednesday, 20 August 2025 at the Council Chambers commencing at 9am.
Art Gallery is calling for exhibitors!
Are you interested in exhibiting at the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery in 2026? We’re currently taking applications from artists and interested parties until 31 August 2025.
To apply now, visit https://lockyervalley.smartygrants.com.au/LVAG26.
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