News
Council News is a bi-monthly newsletter full of information important to the Lockyer Valley region.
Limited hard copies will be available at Lockyer Valley Libraries and Customer Service Centers in Laidley and Gatton.
Click here to view the latest edition.
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Vital transport link officially opens with ribbon cutting ceremony
Media ReleasesWorks to replace a vital bridge at Carpendale that services one of the Lockyer Valley’s largest employers are now complete.
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Major flood resilience works at Mount Sylvia now complete
Media ReleasesExtensive flood resilience works to protect communities in Mount Sylvia and Woodbine from future flood damage are now complete.
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Free entry to celebrate the reopening of the Laidley Pool!
Media ReleasesFlood repair works on the Dal Ryan War Memorial Pool in Laidley are now complete – and Council will offer free entry to the facility to celebrate its reopening!
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New flood camera installed at high-risk site
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council’s suite of flood monitoring cameras has grown, with the installation of a new camera at a strategic location.
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Council welcomes funding boost to protect platypus, biodiversity
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has welcomed new funding to help protect one of the country’s most unique species.
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Council team raises funds for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has capped off its latest community effort for 2025, raising almost $1000 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Australia Day nominations closing soon!
Media ReleasesTime is running out to nominate your local community members and events for Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s 2026 Australia Day Awards.
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New land valuations confirmed for Lockyer Valley
Media ReleasesThe Lockyer Valley will be among 15 Local Government Areas (LGAs) to receive new land valuations next year, the Queensland Valuer-General has confirmed.
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Council awards more than $45,000 to latest grant recipients
Media ReleasesCouncil’s latest round of grant funding has injected more than $45,000 into the local community, while also lending a helping hand to a range of local organisations and community groups.
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Council’s performance highlighted in Annual Report 2024-25
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has officially adopted its Annual Report 2024-2025.
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You’re invited to celebrate the season!
Media ReleasesMark the beginning of the festive season and bring your Christmas cheer to the 2025 Mayoral Christmas Carols!
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Final Author Talks for 2025
Media ReleasesIt’s time for the final Author Talks of 2025 and you’re invited to go on two very different journeys with two very different authors.
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Long-serving employees honoured
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council recently paid tribute to some of its longest serving employees.
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Lake Apex upgrade works completed, Stage 2 about to begin
Media ReleasesStage 1 works at Lake Apex are now complete, and Stage 2 is about to begin.
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Reconstruction works on important local road now complete
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has bolstered road safety along a stretch of Old Laidley Forest Hill Road after securing Black Spots funding.
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See the beauty of nature at Lockyer Valley Art Gallery
Media ReleasesThe natural world is a beautiful thing – full of power and awe – and it’s now taking centre stage at the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery.
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Council issues alert as invasive weed discovered
Media ReleasesAn invasive weed not seen in the Lockyer Valley for more than half a century has been detected at Forest Hill, prompting Council to issue an alert.
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Council to host Capacity Building Workshop next month
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council is inviting all local non-profit community groups and sporting clubs to register now for an upcoming capacity-building workshop.
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Stage 1 works complete for important Laidley road
Media ReleasesStage 1 works on John Street South in Laidley are now complete.
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Council hands over items to Share the Dignity Drive
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has proudly handed over a collection of donated hygiene products to this year’s Share the Dignity Drive.
