News

Community urged to have its say on Gatton-Esk Road upgrade

Locals are being urged to have their say on future upgrades to a flood-prone section of Gatton-Esk Road, including Lockyer Creek Bridge.

Weekly News Briefs - 19 March 2026

New-look Disaster Dashboard now live!

Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s Disaster Dashboard is now even better equipped to help the community handle whatever Mother Nature throws our way.

RADF funding now open for applications

The Lockyer Valley’s vibrant arts sector is set for a boost, with RADF funding now open for applications.

Council moves to allay rates concerns following new land valuations

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has moved to reassure landowners that any rate rise will not mirror the large jumps in land valuations recently issued by the Queensland Valuer-General.

Agriculture trickle tape (t-tape) disposal recommences

Lockyer Valley farmers and irrigators have been given the green light to recommence the disposal of their used t-tape.

Weekly News Briefs - 12 March 2026

RADF recipients share in $26k of funding

Five local creative projects will share in a cash injection of more than $26,000, following the announcement of the latest round of Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Grants.

Pavement Rehabilitation Program Underway

Pavement rehabilitation works are now underway on Chadwick Road, Gatton.

International Women’s Day breakfast

The 2026 International Women’s Day celebration breakfast returned bigger and better this year, with the Lockyer Valley community gathering to honour the incredible women shaping our region.

Weekly News Briefs - 5 March 2026

Lantana management commences across Lockyer Valley

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is putting a spotlight on the invasive weed lantana, with management works underway throughout the region.

Council appoints new CEO

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has appointed Scott Greensill as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Gravel resheeting works earmarked to commence

Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s Infrastructure Operations team will soon commence gravel resheeting works across the region.

Council funding available for sporting, academic or cultural pursuits

Council’s Ambassador Support Program continues to go from strength to strength, with an impressive 35 talented recipients sharing in almost $7000 in funding this financial year alone.

Weekly News Briefs - 26 February 2026

Author Talks at Lockyer Valley Libraries underway for 2026

Lockyer Valley Libraries’ Author Talks for 2026 will kick start with author Frances Harding.

Become an SES volunteer

New volunteers are needed to bolster the Lockyer Valley’s SES units – could this be you?

Weekly News Briefs - 19 February 2026

Upgrades coming for two local parks

Littleton Park, Gatton and Lions Park, Laidley will soon look better than ever, all thanks to a funding injection from the State Government.