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Forest Hill silos viewing precinct set to get underway

Early works on the viewing precinct for the GrainCorp Forest Hill Silos Art Project will soon get underway.

Weekly News Briefs - 4 June 2026

Council adopts updated fees and charges

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has adopted its 2026–2027 Fees and Charges Register, to take effect from 1 July 2026.

Want to show your wares at the 2026 Laidley Spring Festival?

It may be winter but plans for the 2026 Laidley Spring Festival are looking brighter than ever!

Council News - May to June 2026 Edition

New CSIRO report backs leading edge water project

​The Lockyer Valley and Somerset Water Security Scheme has been singled out for its innovation to deliver long-term sustainable food security for South East Queensland (SEQ).

Teal ranking for local attraction

The Lockyer Valley’s Queensland Tourism Museum (QTM) has received top industry recognition.

Weekly News Briefs - 28 May 2026

Get ready to Get Ready, Lockyer!

Council’s 2026 Get Ready Lockyer Day will be held on 2 August and will put a spotlight on helping the community gather the knowledge and tools they need to be prepared for all types of disasters.

Council to host Grant Writing and Resilience Planning Workshop

If you’re a local community or sporting group who would welcome extra cash to fund projects, activities or upgrades, then Council’s Grant Writing and Resilience Planning Workshop is for you.

Rural Land Management Planning workshop set for next month

An upcoming Rural Land Management Planning Workshop will uncover everything you need to know about developing individual property management plans.

Winter is almost here… time to treat fireweed

Winter is just around the corner and with the cooling temperatures, residents may soon see fireweed and its distinctive yellow flowers popping up.

Council applauds vital role of Vollies

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has today tipped its hat in thanks to its committed volunteers as part of National Volunteer Week (18 – 24 May).

Council approves Helidon subdivision

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has unanimously approved a development application for a new residential subdivision in Helidon, increasing housing stock for the region.

Weekly News Briefs - 21 May 2026

Festival of Cultures to return for 2026

The region will once again be plated up an opportunity to embark on a global adventure as Council welcomes back the Lockyer Valley Festival of Cultures.

Calls grow for new regional hospital

Calls for a new regional hospital in the Lockyer Valley have intensified following media scrutiny about ‘bed block’ and locals being shut out of the Gatton and Laidley hospitals.

National Road Safety Week looks at road trauma and how to reduce it

National Road Safety Week kicks off next week and Lockyer Valley Regional Council is calling on local communities to band together to tackle the rising number of road fatalities. 

More greenery to enjoy at Mount Sylvia State School

Mt Sylvia State School now sports a fresh planting of native trees following a successful tree planting day.

Weekly News Briefs - 13 May 2026