Weekly News Briefs - 19 February 2026
Rates Issued
Council has issued rate notices for the period 1 January to 30 June 2026, with payment due by 18 March. If you have not received your notice by 23 February 2026, please contact Council on 1300 005 872 for a copy.
Tired of waiting for snail mail? Sign up to receive your future rate notices by email and avoid a $2 fee per posted notice (pensioners exempt).
Learn more: www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/rates
International Women’s Day breakfast
Mark Thursday 5 March in your calendar and join us at the Gatton Shire Hall for our annual International Women’s Day breakfast celebration.
This year’s theme is “Balance the Scales”, and Council is delighted to welcome local adventurer Kerri MacMahon as guest speaker.
Doors open at 6.30am for a 7am start. Tickets are $25pp and pre-purchase only (no tickets at the door). Secure yours now at www.lockyervalleytickets.com.au
Youth Survey closes tomorrow!
Do you have children aged 12 to 17 at home?
We want to hear what matters most to them to help Council shape future youth programs and events!
Complete this quick survey with them to ensure their voice is heard - www.surveymonkey.com/r/9CSLT7H
Submissions close TOMORROW, Friday 20 February 2026.
Positions Vacant
Council is seeking motivated individuals for the positions below:
- Labourer (Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries) (Full Time, Permanent)
- 5 x Business Administration Trainee (Full Time, 12 Month Traineeship)
- Horticulture Trainee (Full Time, 12 Month Traineeship)
- Pest Management and Land for Wildlife Officer (Full Time, Permanent)
- Some of these advertisements close 5pm, Monday 23 February, so don’t delay.
To apply and for further information, visit the Current Vacancies page of Council’s website.
Register now for Welcome Baby Celebration
If you welcomed a new baby into your family in 2025, register now for the annual Welcome Baby Celebration.
This celebration is open to families who are residents of the Lockyer Valley or connect with Lockyer Valley Libraries and will be held on Saturday, 14 March at 9.30am.
RSVP by Monday, 9 March 2026.
Bookings essential at https://forms.office.com/r/jzj8Lidf1v
Join a local clean up this Clean Up Australia Day
Clean Up Australia Day is happening on Sunday 1 March and it’s not too late to join a local clean-up and help make a difference.
As a Council, we are committed to keeping the Lockyer Valley clean and green and this is an activity where everyone can play an important part.
Learn more here www.cleanup.org.au
See 'Oh MG' by Chole Wigg
The Lockyer Valley Art Gallery’s latest exhibition is now live.
Titled Oh MG, this exhibition is a celebration of community and storytelling while raising awareness for the rare disease Myasthenia Gravis (MG), which the artist was diagnosed with in 2021.
Pay a visit to Oh MG and you will see a vibrant and beautiful wall drape comprised of more than 2600 crocheted snowflakes from donations all across Australia, a collection of snowflake sculptures created from up-cycled medication bottles collected from MG sufferers nationwide, and a series of vibrant abstract portraits telling the stories of those with MG.
This exhibition is a celebration of community and the power of art as advocacy and runs until 22 March.
Gatton Admin Building Now Open
A reminder that front counter services, and Council Meetings, have returned to the Gatton Administration Building following the completion of essential roof repairs.
If you are looking to make a payment, have a query, or need to see us in-person, head on down to 26 Railway Street, Gatton between 8.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
