News

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.

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.

Weekly News Briefs - 3 September 2026

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