News

Enjoy Youth Week 2025

If you’re aged 12 to 17, get ready to shoot hoops, picnic in the park and enjoy an art workshop to celebrate Youth Week in the Lockyer Valley.

Council urges patience with road repairs in the wake of Ex-TC Alfred

Following the impacts of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s Infrastructure crews have been busy assessing the road network and public assets across the region.

Come along to the next Committee Coaching Series workshop

Workshop Four of Council’s Committee Coaching Series is just around the corner!

Cyclone clean-up continues across the region

The clean-up of Laidley following ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred continues to be team effort, with Council crews completing their second bulk flood-waste footpath sweep.

Region’s newest additions officially welcomed

It was a morning to celebrate the Lockyer Valley’s newest additions at the weekend, with Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s 9th annual Welcome Baby Celebration going off without a hitch.

Weekly News Briefs - 19 March 2025

Council joins call for increase in federal funding

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is backing calls from the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) to see an increase in federal funding for local governments.

Get Ready Day prize comes in handy during TC Alfred

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is applauding the community for their commitment to preparation in the lead-up, and throughout Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Council welcomes financial relief for impacted residents

Council has welcomed the Queensland Government’s activation of emergency financial assistance for eligible flood-impacted Lockyer Valley residents.

Weekly News Briefs - 12 March 2025

Council provides more than 735 tonnes of sand for Cyclone Alfred

Lockyer Valley residents have had access to more than 735 tonnes of sand to prepare themselves and businesses for Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

International Women’s Day breakfast

Even a looming Tropical Cyclone couldn’t stop the community coming together to pay homage to the amazing achievements of women, both past and present, at our International Women’s Day celebrations.

Weekly News Briefs - 5 March 2025

Lots on for Youth Week 2025

Youth Week 2025 is shaping up to include a jam-packed schedule, with a host of events on offer for young people aged 12-17 years.

Hail repairs on Council-owned buildings underway

The severe hailstorms that ripped through the Lockyer Valley in December 2023 certainly left their mark, and now repairs to those hail damaged buildings are underway.

New milestone for Lockyer Valley Libraries

Lockyer Valley Libraries’ impressive collection has recently hit a milestone.

Forest Hill - Blenheim Road – Floodway Renewal Complete

Floodway replacement works are now complete on Forest Hill - Blenheim Road at Glen Cairn.

Weekly News Briefs - 26 February 2025

Laidley carpark works to begin soon

Lockyer Valley Regional Council will soon begin works at the IGA Laidley Carpark, designed to address damaged pavement and safety concerns.

Council to invest in Saleyards following recommendations from LSWG

Lockyer Valley Regional Council will invest in the remediation of the Laidley Saleyards to help secure the facility’s long-term future.