News

New Lockyer Valley Visitor Guide hot off the press!

From expansive farmlands to inspiring bucket list experiences, Lockyer Valley Regional Council is excited to launch the official 2025 Lockyer Valley Visitor Guide.

Mark the date for the Winter Sports Showcase

Don’t let the temperatures fool you - the winter sports season is right around the corner.

Councillors and staff raise more than $4600 for charities in 2024

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has rounded out 2024 by raising more than $4600 for local charities.

Weekly News Briefs - 16 January 2025

Community invited to help shape the future in Liveability Survey

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is calling on the community to have their say for a vibrant and liveable future in the 2025 Lockyer Valley Liveability Survey.

Australia Day celebrations across the Lockyer Valley

Australia Day 2025 offers an opportunity to reflect on our recent challenges, respect those who put others before themselves and celebrate our nation’s resilience and unity.

Weekly News Briefs - 9 January 2025

Council’s Environmental Grants Program recipients awarded

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has awarded grant funding to the recipients of the Community Environmental Grants Program for 2024/25.

Council Hosts In-Person Chats at Community Gatherings

Lockyer Valley Regional Councillors and Council Officers will be available for a series of community pop-up events throughout 2025.

Weekly News Briefs - 2 January 2025

Region celebrates Christmas at the Lockyer Valley Christmas Carnival

Crowds flocked to North Street in Gatton to celebrate the Christmas spirit at the 2024 Lockyer Valley Christmas Carnival.

Register now for weather warnings

With the summer season now upon us, Lockyer Valley Regional Council is encouraging residents to be proactive and subscribe to its free weather warning service, Early Warning Network.

New flood warning infrastructure boosts safety in the Lockyer Valley

Lockyer Valley Regional Council continues to bolster community safety during floods, installing two new flood cameras and new electronic warning signs at seven high-risk sites.

Council partners with EcoSig to tackle vape waste

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has joined forces with a major Queensland player in the fight to tackle single-use vapes and e-cigarette waste.

Weekly News Briefs - 19 December 2024

Council welcomes 17 new citizens

Three families and six individuals have rounded out 2024 in the best way possible – officially becoming Australian citizens.

Don’t get caught out this severe weather season

With an already wet start to the storm season, Lockyer Valley Regional Council is urging residents to prepare their homes for severe weather now.

Holiday Closures 2024

Council offices will be closed from 1pm on Tuesday, 24 December 2024, reopening 8.30am on Tuesday, 2 January 2025 (9am for Laidley Customer Service and Library).

Weekly News Briefs - 12 December 2024

Council has excess waste sorted

‘Tis the season of excess, waste included, which is why Lockyer Valley Regional Council is reminding residents they can dispose of a host of items free of charge at the region’s transfer stations.