News

Staff deployed to assist following recent weather in outback Qld

Council has answered the call for assistance from a community impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji, with a staff member from the Disaster Management Unit deployed to support McKinlay Shire Council.

Weekly News Briefs - 22 January 2026

Get involved! – Birdwatching and Community Tree Planting Day

We’re calling on local bird watchers and green thumbs to come along and participate at the upcoming community bird watching and tree planting and event.

Weekly News Briefs - 15 January 2026

Council endorses Lockyer Valley Racing Precinct Masterplan Design

Council endorses a revised Lockyer Valley Racing Precinct Masterplan Design Report, providing a planning framework to inform future consideration of potential development options at the Gatton site.

Australia Day celebrations across the Lockyer Valley

Council is gearing up for a vibrant Australia Day celebration on Monday 26 January 2026 – and you’re invited to come along.

Council proposes amendments to its animal management laws

Council has proposed amendments to a local law to implement changes to the number of animals that can be kept on certain properties.

Weekly News Briefs - 1 January 2026

Council urges the community to report vandalism

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is calling on the community to keep an eye out for anti-social behaviour and vandalism over the summer break.

Get active these school holidays at the Withcott Sports Centre

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is swinging open the doors to the Withcott Sports Centre, hosting a series of free drop-in and play events throughout January to showcase the upgraded facility.

Holiday Closures 2025

Waste collection over the festive season

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is reminding residents of changes to waste collection services and Council facility operating hours over the festive season.

Weekly News Briefs - 18 December 2025

Council appoints Interim CEO

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has appointed an Interim CEO following the announced retirement of Ian Church.

Weekly News Briefs - 11 December 2025

Christmas fun at Lockyer Valley Libraries these school holidays

Bookings are now open for Lockyer Valley Libraries’ school holiday schedule, so make sure you check out what’s on offer and secure your place now!

Kaleidoscopic works on show at the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery

The Lockyer Valley Art Gallery is currently showcasing a striking new exhibition, DistoMorph.

Council announces retirement of CEO

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has announced the retirement of its longstanding CEO Ian Church.

Weekly News Briefs - 4 December 2025

Council adopts strategic document to guide future growth of Grantham

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has endorsed a strategic document to guide the future development of Grantham.