Weekly News Briefs - 28 August 2025
Removal of $10 domestic green waste charge
Councillors have voted to officially remove the $10 domestic green waste disposal charge, effective immediately, until a decision is made on the future of green waste management in the region.
Council’s Fees and Charges 2025-26, which took effect on 1 July 2025, originally included a new $10 charge to dispose of domestic green waste greater than 240L (wheelie bin size) and up to a standard trailer load, to help cover rising processing costs.
This fee has been on hold since it came into effect, and no one was charged.
Historically, it has been free for residents to dispose of up to an 8x5 trailer load of uncontaminated domestic green waste, and this decision reinstates that status quo.
Council is still actively exploring feasible options to reduce the amount of organic waste going into landfill, including investigating the viability of an opt-in garden organics service that factors in the constantly increasing costs to manage all types of waste.
Laidley Pool works
The Dal Ryan Memorial Pool in Laidley will open its doors a little later this year, as Council continues flood repair works on the facility.
The works are expected to begin in early October and take several weeks, weather permitting, after which time the pool will then be refilled and recommissioned. It is hoped the pool will be open again in early to mid-November.
Council has notified the pool operator and schools of the works and will continue to work with those impacted throughout the repair process.
Positions Vacant
Council is currently seeking applications for the positions of:
- Grants Support Officer (Full Time, Permanent)
- Council Business Officer (Full Time, Permanent)
These advertisements will close on Tuesday 2 September 2025 at 5pm. To apply and for more information, visit the Current Vacancies page of Council’s website.
EOIs now open
Council is inviting suitably qualified Lockyer Valley and South East Queensland artists to enter an Expression of Interest (EOI) process for the Lockyer Valley Public Art Initiative.
The project involves the design, creation and placement of 3D sculptural art pieces in the Lake Apex Precinct.
The EOI will close on 2pm Monday, 15 September 2025. For more information on the project, EOI process and to apply, visit lockyervalley.engagementhub.com.au
Major Community Grants initiative open for applications
The doors are now open for Round 1 of Council’s Major Community Grants Program for 2025-26.
The Major Community Grants Program is for non-recurrent grants of between $1000 and $4000 and is available for not-for-profit community organisations to undertake projects, activities or events which benefit the wider community.
Applications for Round 1 will close on 15 September 2025.
To apply and for further information, visit https://www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/grants-and-funding or contact Council on 1300 005 872.
RADF open for applications
Individuals or community groups interested in arts and culture in the Lockyer Valley are invited to make an application for funding under the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).
RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Lockyer Valley Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
Applications can be made at www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/RADF and must be submitted to Council by 10am, Monday 22 September 2025.
