News

A Tail-Wagging Success for National Assistance Dog Day at the Library

It was a special Story Time at Gatton Library today, with children and families coming together to celebrate National Assistance Dog Day.

Council identifies preferred candidate for CEO role

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has identified Nick Hauser as its preferred candidate for the position of Chief Executive Officer.

Celebrate all cultures

The Lockyer Valley Festival of Cultures is making a return for 2026 and preparations for the event are gearing up.

Council adopts its annual Operational Plan

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has adopted its Operational Plan 2026-27, setting out a range of major projects and strategic initiatives that will be delivered over the coming year.

Turn the page at Council’s Book Exchange

Have you ever experienced a library within a library? At Lockyer Valley Libraries - you can!

Council News - July to August 2026 Edition

Weekly News Briefs - 30 July 2026

Showcase your talent at local Art Gallery

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is putting a call out to artists, creatives and community groups to express their interest in exhibiting at the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery in 2027.

Get Ready Day Empowers Residents to Prepare for Emergencies

Council’s Get Ready Lockyer Day is on Sunday 2 August and will bring together emergency services, community organisations and residents for a fun, interactive day focused on disaster preparedness.

Keep rabbits out and the Lockyer Valley safe

Local landholders are being urged to help to tackle a growing environmental threat: the destructive pest rabbit.

Bernard Salt to focus on benefits of Lockyer-Somerset water project

Prominent Australian demographer Bernard Salt AM is set to highlight the benefits of a transformational Lockyer Valley and Somerset water project at a major regional event in August.

Help refresh Council’s Community Plan

Council is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for a Community Representative Group (CRG) to support the refresh of the Lockyer – Our Valley, Our Vision Community Plan.

Weekly News Briefs - 23 July 2026

Council hands down 2026-27 Budget, delivers below-inflation rate rise

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has today adopted a controlled and considered 2026-27 Budget.

Council applauds outstanding community members

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has congratulated a group of the region’s finest citizens at its July Ordinary Council meeting.

Upgrades complete for two local parks

It’s a job well done at Littleton Park, Gatton and Lions Park, Laidley, after Council contractors put the finishing touches on the revamp at the important community facilities.

Weekly News Briefs - 16 July

Local veterans’ group to receive charity donation

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has donated a portion of ticket sales from the Queensland Transport Museum (QTM) to a local charity.

Nominations now open for Australia Day Awards

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is inviting the community to nominate individuals, organisations, and teams for the 2027 Australia Day Awards.

Growers snap up 70 per cent of groundbreaking water project’s capacity

More than 100 growers have signed on as foundation customers of the groundbreaking Lockyer Valley and Somerset Water Security Scheme (LVSWSS).