News

Join in National Simultaneous Storytime at the Gatton Library

The Gatton Library will host this year’s 26th National Simultaneous Storytime – and you’re invited to come along.

Council puts flood protection front and centre during Senator visit

Flood resilience and future infrastructure were firmly on the agenda when Lockyer Valley Regional Council welcomed Senator Corinne Mulholland to the region.

New citizens welcomed to the region

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has officially welcomed 33 new Australian citizens, many of whom already call the Lockyer Valley home.

Weekly News Briefs - 7 May 2026

Register now for a workshop to protect koalas

Lockyer Valley Regional Council will soon host a workshop focused on koalas.

Council awards $35k to community organisations

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has awarded almost $35,000 to 11 local projects and initiatives spanning the local environment, sport and more.

Council to close part of William Kemp RV Park

Lockyer Valley Regional Council will temporarily close a section of the William Kemp RV Park in Gatton due to safety concerns.

Weekly News Briefs - 30 April 2026

Council to transition away from weather alerts provider

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is encouraging residents to download the Bureau of Meteorology’s free BOM weather app as Council prepares to move away from its paid weather alerts provider.

Lend a hand, help a koala

The region’s koala habitat needs a helping hand – and we need you to achieve it!

Final calls for growers to be part of Queensland’s water project

More than 160 growers attended forums in early April to be part of Queensland’s most exciting water project in decades, with final calls being made to those yet to come forward.

Calling all community groups and sporting clubs!

Council remains committed to engaging directly with local community organisations and sporting clubs across the region – and that is why Council wants your correct contact details on file!

Lockyer Valley Libraries welcomes back author Stella Quinn

Author Stella Quinn was warmly welcomed back to Lockyer Valley Libraries last night – her second visit in as many years.

Weekly News Briefs - 23 April

Art Gallery’s latest exhibition to focus on Anzac Day

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has launched the Gallery’s autumn program, presenting a range of paintings that were inspired by true stories from original sources of the Australian Light Horse.

Visit Council’s Disaster Dashboard before you fill up!

Residents looking to stay on top of fuel prices and availability across the Lockyer Valley can now check fuel supply and pricing through Council’s Disaster Dashboard.

Pause and reflect this Anzac Day

Anzac Day services held across the region on April 25, will see residents and communities gather to honour the courage, sacrifice and service of the men and women who have served our nation.

Weekly News Briefs - 18 April 2026

Reseal, asphalt program complete

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has invested in the region’s road network by resealing a host of local roads.

Stella Quinn welcomed back to Lockyer Valley Libraries

Lockyer Valley Libraries will welcome back Australian author Stella Quinn for an Author Talk later this month.