Weekly News Briefs - 8 October 2026
Fire permits suspended
The community is advised that the RFSQ Brisbane Valley District, which includes the Somerset/Lockyer and Scenic Rim Chief Fire Warden Districts, has suspended all Permits to Light Fire from 12.01AM SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER to 11.59PM FRIDAY 9 OCTOBER.
No Permits to Light Fire will be valid during this period. Fire restrictions can be extended, varied or revoked as conditions change, so it is important residents stay informed by following updates from the Queensland Fire Department and local authorities.
To find out what you can and can’t do during a fire ban, visit the ‘Fire Bans and Restrictions’ page at www.fire.qld.gov.au
Visit the Junction View Council Pop-Up
Come along to the next Council Pop-Up for 2026 at Junction View Hall on Saturday, 24 October from 5.30pm to 7.30pm (subject to weather).
It’s a great opportunity to meet Councillors and Council staff, and to:
• ask questions
• provide feedback on consultation projects
• stay up to date on Council initiatives.
While you’re there, enjoy a sausage sizzle hosted by the Junction View Hall Committee and an outdoor screening of the movie “The Boss Baby”, commencing at 6.30pm.
For more information, visit: www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/have-your-say.
Positions Vacant
Council is currently seeking applications for the position of:
- Team Leader (Road Construction) (Full Time, Permanent)
This advertisement will close on Monday 12 October 2026 at 5pm.
For further information and to apply, visit the Current Vacancies page of Council’s website.
Updated Social Media Policy
Councillors adopted the updated Social Media Policy at the September Ordinary Meeting.
The Social Media Policy ensures social media continues to be used in a responsible, professional and secure manner. The Policy guides the management of Council social media accounts and outlines expectations for councillors and employees where social media activity may affect Council.
Updates include stronger governance and security controls, clearer moderation requirements and provisions relating to artificial intelligence.
New road named
Councillors approved the name ‘Keel Court’ for the new road to be created within a rural residential development off Bertrand Avenue, Kensington Grove.
The subdivision of land is located at 23 and 27 Bertrand Avenue, Kensington Grove.
A busy month for our councillors
Have you ever wondered what your elected representatives do each month?
The monthly Council Report provides a snapshot of the meetings, events and community commitments attended by councillors.
In September alone, councillors recorded 268 attendances, including 165 meetings and official commitments across the region.
You can view the monthly Council Reports on the Agendas and Minutes page of Council’s website.
Latest edition of Council News is out
The September – October edition of Council News is out now.
Catch up on the latest from Council, including:
- GrainCorp Forest Hill Silo Art Project Update
- Meet Council’s New CEO, Nick Hauser
- Plainland Plaza Expansion Approved
- New Container Exchange Points rolled out
- Works on William Street, Gatton commence
- Get Ready this severe weather season
- Taking aim at Roadside Weeds
- Bloomin’ Brilliant Laidley Spring Festival
Read the full edition at www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/council-news and subscribe while you're there so you never miss an edition.
