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New land valuations confirmed for Lockyer Valley

The Lockyer Valley will be among 15 Local Government Areas (LGAs) to receive new land valuations next year, the Queensland Valuer-General has confirmed.

Council awards more than $45,000 to latest grant recipients

Council’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.

Weekly News Briefs - 30 October 2025

Council’s performance highlighted in Annual Report 2024-25

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has officially adopted its Annual Report 2024-2025.

You’re invited to celebrate the season!

Mark the beginning of the festive season and bring your Christmas cheer to the 2025 Mayoral Christmas Carols!

Final Author Talks for 2025

It’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.

Long-serving employees honoured

Lockyer Valley Regional Council recently paid tribute to some of its longest serving employees.

Lake Apex upgrade works completed, Stage 2 about to begin

Stage 1 works at Lake Apex are now complete, and Stage 2 is about to begin.

Weekly News Briefs - 30 October 2025

Reconstruction works on important local road now complete

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has bolstered road safety along a stretch of Old Laidley Forest Hill Road after securing Black Spots funding.

See the beauty of nature at Lockyer Valley Art Gallery

The natural world is a beautiful thing – full of power and awe – and it’s now taking centre stage at the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery.

Council issues alert as invasive weed discovered

An 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.

Council to host Capacity Building Workshop next month

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is inviting all local non-profit community groups and sporting clubs to register now for an upcoming capacity-building workshop.

Weekly News Briefs - 16 October 2025

Stage 1 works complete for important Laidley road

Stage 1 works on John Street South in Laidley are now complete.

Council hands over items to Share the Dignity Drive

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has proudly handed over a collection of donated hygiene products to this year’s Share the Dignity Drive.

First 5 Forever turns 10!

It’s Queensland’s landmark early literacy program and today, the Lockyer Valley community came together to celebrate First 5 Forever turning 10!

Passenger rail crucial to support growth, Mayor says

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is urging the State and Federal governments to take action now and make passenger rail between Toowoomba and Brisbane a reality ahead of the 2032 games.

Lockyer Valley and Somerset water project adds drought expertise

The Lockyer Valley and Somerset Water Security Scheme has welcomed University of Southern Queensland’s Professor Ben Lyons to its Strategic Advisory Group.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month an important cause for LVRC 

Lockyer Valley Regional Council staff and councillors will once again stand in solidarity with those impacted by breast cancer throughout the month of October.