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Share the Dignity Drive now underway

Council is proud to once again support the Share the Dignity Drive, with this year’s campaign now underway to help provide essential period products to those in need.

More features available on innovative Recycle Mate waste app

Thanks to a funding boost, Lockyer Valley residents are now able to access more features on the Recycle Mate app to help them recycle their waste correctly and easily.

Register now for child safe workshop

Creating safer environments for children and young people is a shared responsibility. Council is helping organisations prepare for new Child Safe requirements with a free workshop.

Expansion approval for Plainland complex

The Plainland Plaza will undergo further development after receiving approval from Lockyer Valley Regional Council at the August Council meeting.

Recycled Water Irrigation Scheme Showcased at Parliament House

The Lockyer Valley and Somerset have taken their case to build Australia’s largest recycled water irrigation scheme to Queensland’s decision-makers at Parliament House.

Blooming brilliant – Laidley Spring Festival to return

The 2026 Laidley Spring Festival will offer a jam-packed program of events the whole family will love.

Part of Jones Road, Withcott to be widened to improve road safety

A stretch of Jones Road, Withcott is set to be widened to improve road safety and usability.

Weekly News Briefs - 27 August 2026

Prepare now for bushfire season

It’s officially bushfire season and Council is reminding residents that being prepared can help protect lives, homes, and communities.

Council trainees building skills for the future

The next generation of local government professionals is taking shape at Lockyer Valley Regional Council, with the latest cohort of trainees gaining valuable skills.

Highschoolers share their Perspectives at Lockyer Valley Art Gallery

The Lockyer Valley Art Gallery is now showing Perspectives: High Schools of the Lockyer Valley

Help make a difference!

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to jump on board as Tourism Ambassadors.

Council strengthens commitment to child safety and wellbeing

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has reinforced its commitment to keeping children safe through the adoption of a new Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safe Commitment Statement.

Critical koala and wildlife habitat restored across the Lockyer Valley

A new regional initiative to improve koala and wildlife habitat is already making inroads in the Lockyer Valley, with almost eight hectares of land restored, and more to come

Council appoints Nick Hauser as Chief Executive Officer

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has formally appointed Nick Hauser as its new Chief Executive Officer from Tuesday 6 October, following a resolution of Council at today's Ordinary Meeting.

Lockyer Valley location inspires gripping new crime novel

A Lockyer Valley town will take centre-stage next month when Toowoomba author Nikki Mottram visits Gatton Library to discuss her latest novel.

Grants open to support local environmental projects

If you’re an organisation or community group in the Lockyer Valley and are committed to improving the environment, apply now for a Community Environmental Grant.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council drives road safety message home

It’s Queensland Road Safety Week and Lockyer Valley Regional Council is encouraging residents to think about their driving habits.

Applications Open for Council's Major Community Grants Program

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has opened the doors to its Major Community Grants program and is inviting eligible community organisations to apply for the funding.

Tell your story

Unlock or discover your inner writer through a new series of Creative Writing Workshops.