News

Get ready for the Festival of Cultures

The Lockyer Valley Festival of Cultures is all about uniting residents from diverse cultural backgrounds through better understanding of each other - and you’re invited to come along.

Weekly News Briefs - 10 July 2025

More choice for dog owners

Dog owners in the Lockyer Valley can now opt for a one or three-year dog registration, with Council introducing an expanded duration to make it easier and more affordable.

Laidley Memorial Park works to commence shortly

Lockyer Valley Regional Council will soon undertake works at the Laidley Memorial Park for the betterment of this vital community facility.

Bold colours on show at Lockyer Valley Art Gallery

The Lockyer Valley Art Gallery is currently showing one of its most unique and relatable exhibitions yet.

New Local Heritage Register proposed for Lockyer Valley

Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s Local Heritage Register is set for a refresh.

Weekly News Briefs - 3 July 2025

Council Delivers $114M Budget with Major Road Investment

Council’s 2025-26 Budget is focused on delivering vital community services, including a significant investment in roadworks, while also maintaining strong, sustainable financial management.

FOGO trial to cease

Lockyer Valley Regional Council will formally bring its Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) waste collection trial to a close next month.

Weekly News Briefs - 26 June 2025

Council to close more public toilets at night amid vandalism wave

Lockyer Valley Regional Council will close more public toilets at night as criminal behaviour takes its toll.

Weekly News Briefs - 19 June 2025

Reconstruction works on important local road to begin soon

Lockyer Valley Regional Council will soon begin works on a full reconstruction of Old Laidley Forest Hill Road.

Stay warm at Lockyer Valley Libraries these school holidays

Looking for a cosy escape from the cooler weather these school holidays? Look no further than Lockyer Valley Libraries!

Successful RADF recipients announced

Council has announced the successful recipients of Round 2 of the 2024-2025 Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Grant Program.

Landholders urged to register for flood debris collection

Rural landholders impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred are encouraged to register for free collection of any remaining bulk flood debris.

Weekly New Briefs - 11 June 2025

Register your prized vehicles at the Laidley Spring Festival

Vehicle enthusiasts are encouraged to show off their rigs at this year’s Laidley Spring Festival’s Show ‘n’ Shine.

Mismatched pavers in Laidley CBD the result of theft

A section of pavement in William Street, Laidley is being repaved following the theft of pavers from the Laidley CBD.

War medals discovered in landfill

An eagle-eyed Council worker has rescued war medals from a pile of waste at Gatton Landfill.