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Prepare Today, Be Ready Tomorrow: Get Ready Queensland Week

Next week is Get Ready Queensland Week and Lockyer Valley Regional Council is encouraging residents to prepare today to be ready for tomorrow.

Floodway renewal works to get underway in Laidley

Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s crews will begin floodway renewal works on Drayton Street, Laidley next week.

Weekly News Briefs - 1 October 2026

Council and UQ launch new Community Service Award

Lockyer Valley Regional Council (LVRC) has teamed up with The University of Queensland (UQ) to establish the inaugural LVRC Community Service Award - and nominations are now open.

Council crews clock 450 hours to bring Spring Festival to life

Behind the vibrancy of the Laidley Spring Festival was the hard work of Council’s Parks and Gardens crews, who contributed an impressive 450 hours to preparing outdoor spaces for the event.

Council News - September to October 2026 Edition

Artists announced for Forest Hill silos mural project

The artists who will transform the GrainCorp silos at Forest Hill have been announced!

Council appoints new operator for aquatic facilities

Council has awarded the future management of the Lockyer Valley Sports and Aquatic Centre and the Dal Ryan War Memorial Pool to Just Sports N’ Fitness, following a competitive tender process.

Weekly News Briefs - 24 September 2026

Roadside spraying program supports road safety, weed maintenance

More than 29,000 litres of herbicide were applied across the Lockyer Valley during 2025-26, as part of Council's roadside spraying program to support road safety and manage invasive weeds.

Council to deliver full reconstruction of key Gatton road

A major $2.82 million upgrade of William Street in Gatton will begin later this month, delivering a safer, more resilient road for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.

Weekly News Briefs - 17 September 2026

Lockyer Valley Libraries – delivering for the whole community

Meeting the needs and interests of the region’s residents remains at the forefront of Lockyer Valley Libraries, with the team continuing to provide a diverse range of offerings for all ages.

22,000 people enjoy Laidley Spring Festival

The 2026 Laidley Spring Festival has left the region on a high, with festival crowds enjoying jam-packed program of events across the three-day event.

Funding Opportunity for Lockyer Valley Arts Community

Artists across the Lockyer Valley are invited to apply for RADF funding to help transform their innovative ideas into reality.

R U Ok?

Today is R U OK? Day and Lockyer Valley Regional Council is once again supporting the national initiative by highlighting the importance of checking in with family, friends and colleagues.

Weekly News Briefs - 10 September 2026

Community representative group to guide vision for the Lockyer Valley

Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s Community Representative Group (CRG) will meet for the first time later this month, working to support the refresh of Council's next Community Plan.

Lockyer Valley Libraries to offer fun these school holidays

If you’re looking for affordable, fun school holiday activities these school holidays, make Lockyer Valley Libraries your destination.

Partnership with Containers for Change encourages community recycling

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has teamed up with Containers for Change to trial an outdoor recycling initiative.