Weekly News Briefs - 30 October 2025
Career Opportunity - Senior Tourism and Events Officer
Are you passionate about showcasing the beauty of the region and driving and delivering vibrant visitor experiences? Join Council’s Tourism & Special Projects team and help shape the future of tourism and events in our stunning region!
Applications close Monday, 3 November 2025. To view the information package and to apply, visit the Current Vacancies page on Council’s website.
Community and sporting groups urged to register for free workshop
Registrations are now open for an upcoming free capacity building Governance Workshop.
Hosted by Council and facilitated by CPR Group, not-for-profit sporting and community groups are invited to come along to Gatton Shire Hall on Tuesday 18 November from 6pm to 8.30pm to learn more about:
- Governance, incorporation and committees
- Cyber security
- Queensland’s new Child Safe Standards
Bookings are essential by emailing engagement@lvrc.qld.gov.au or phoning 1300 005 872 by 14 November.
Laidley Library opening hours to change
Laidley Library operating hours are set to change on 5 January 2026.
Following a review of the low Saturday morning and weekday afternoon patronage over the past year, Councillors approved amendments to the opening hours at the October Council meeting.
The changes will see Laidley Library align with Council’s Customer Service Centre operating hours and close at 4.30pm. In lieu of Saturday mornings, a late-night Wednesday service, opening until 6pm, will be offered on a six-month trial basis.
We appreciate this change may impact a very small number of community members, but it’s what’s needed to ensure Council balances the sustainability and customer accessibility of our public services.
Restricted weed alert
An infestation of ‘Rubber Vine’, a restricted weed of national significance, has been found in the Lockyer Valley for the first time in more than 50 years.
The infestation is located on the rail reserve at Forest Hill and may have spread to the surrounding area of further afield. Rubber Vine is poisonous to stock and spreads via both wind and water.
The community is urged to report any suspected sightings of the weed to Council’s Pest Management Team on 1300 005 872. For more information and images, visit www.business.qld.gov.au and search for ‘Rubber Vine’.
Read, build and play with Duplo at our libraries in November!
Families with youngsters under five are invited to come along and use Lego Duplo bricks, expand your imagination while enjoying our parent-child interactive story and playtime.
WHERE: Gatton Library, Wednesday 5 November, 10am
WHERE: Laidley Library, Tuesday 18 November, 10am
Bookings required at https://tinyurl.com/4222m8ty
Temporary relocation of the Gatton Customer Service Centre
The Gatton Customer Service Centre has temporarily relocated to The Lockyer Centre, 55 North Street, Gatton (opposite the Gatton Fire Station).
We’ve temporarily relocated while the Gatton Administration Building undergoes a full roof replacement, funded by Council’s insurers.
Opening hours are still the same – 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday - and all the usual front counter services will be available.
Due to staff working in different locations while the hail damage repairs are underway, please ensure you book ahead if you need to meet with a specific Council officer.
Weather permitting, the roof replacement is due to be completed by 12 December 2025.
Learn more at www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/roof-repairs
