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Upgrades complete for two local parks

It’s a job well done at Littleton Park, Gatton and Lions Park, Laidley, after Council contractors put the finishing touches on the revamp at the important community facilities.

Weekly News Briefs - 16 July

Local veterans’ group to receive charity donation

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has donated a portion of ticket sales from the Queensland Transport Museum (QTM) to a local charity.

Nominations now open for Australia Day Awards

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is inviting the community to nominate individuals, organisations, and teams for the 2027 Australia Day Awards.

Growers snap up 70 per cent of groundbreaking water project’s capacity

More than 100 growers have signed on as foundation customers of the groundbreaking Lockyer Valley and Somerset Water Security Scheme (LVSWSS).

Weekly News Briefs - 9 July 2026

OAM Author to visit Gatton Library

It’s one of the deadliest wartime attacks on Australia and next week, author Grantlee Kieza will visit the region to unpack his latest title, Ellen Savage and the Heroes of AHS Centaur.

Unlock your creativity with watercolour and quilting workshops!

Creativity takes centre stage this July, with the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery hosting two hands-on workshops.

Keep echidnas safe this breeding season

It’s echidna breeding season, and that means it’s time to keep an eye out for the roaming mammals on our roads.

Weekly News Briefs - 2 July 2026

Council strengthens response to potential cyber attacks

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has added another layer to its cyber security risk management, recently implementing a Data Breach Policy.

Council seeks community feedback on locations for future homes, jobs

With the Lockyer Valley projected to swell by 24,000 people in the next 20 years, Council is calling on the community to have its say on where new homes and jobs should be located.

New art exhibition unveiled at Lockyer Valley Art Gallery

Beyond the Brushstrokes: A Visual Collaboration is now showing at the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery.

Artist announced for new public art trail at Lake Apex

Lake Apex will soon add a permanent sculpture art trail to its list of draw cards, with the commissioned artist revealed.

Wednesday evening trial at Laidley Library comes to an end

The trial of a late-night service at Laidley Library has concluded, with Council discontinuing the option due to low demand.

Weekly News Briefs - 25 June

1,500 trees planted to protect drinking water, strengthen creek

More than 270 native trees have been planted along Lockyer Creek at Gatton, strengthening creek banks, improving drinking water quality and boosting the region’s resilience to future floods.

Big names headline at this year’s Laidley Spring Festival

The Laidley Spring Festival is set to return in September and this year will feature The Wet Whistles and Bluey Live Interactive Experience!

Council's Budget and rates processes explained

There is often a lot of confusion surrounding Budget time and how Council determines what rate rise is necessary.

Weekly News Briefs - 18 June 2026