LOCKYER VALLEY REGIONAL COUNCIL FIRST ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE

In the town of Gatton in Queensland's Lockyer Valley, the Governor-General joined around a thousand people to commemorate the first anniversary of the horrific floods which killed 19 local people and left thousands homeless.

Ms Bryce was joined by the Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, the Prime Miniser, the Hon. Julia Gillard MP and the Premier of Queensland, the Hon. Anna Bligh MP, in assuring Lockyer Valley residents of Australians' continuing support as they faced the challenges of re-building their lives and businesses.