News

Landholders urged to be on the lookout for Fire Ants

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is sending an urgent message to the region’s landholders – look out for and report fire ants.

Continued progress for Lockyer Valley and Somerset Water Security

The Lockyer Valley and Somerset Regional Councils continue to work together to garner positive outcomes for not only both communities, but the state and nation too.

Countdown is on for Skateboarding competition

The countdown is well and truly on for the Rumble AM Series Skateboarding Competition.

Mayor, Councillors visit with local RFS

Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s Mayor and Councillors have toured the region’s Rural Fire Service (RFS) facilities.

School holiday program at Lockyer Valley Libraries is now live!

You heard it here first – the winter school holiday program at Lockyer Valley Libraries is now live – so secure your spot and make your bookings now.

Works progressing on Woodlands Road rehabilitation project

The extensive rehabilitation works being carried out on Woodlands Road continue to progress, with road crews now moving their focus to components of Stage 2.

Council works towards fostering local volunteerism

Running on the back of National Volunteer Week, Lockyer Valley Regional Council is gearing up to host a Volunteer Recruitment and Management Workshop next month.

Fanatics to contest skateboarding competition

The Rumble AM Series Skateboarding Competition is coming to Gatton next month!

New addition to Council’s Herbicide Subsidy Scheme

Council’s Herbicide Subsidy Scheme has welcomed a new addition to its lineup, with Lantana now on the list of invasive weeds that are now eligible for herbicide subsidy.

Lockyer Valley Libraries to play host to USA Today bestselling author

Lockyer Valley Libraries will play host to an Australian top 10 and USA Today bestselling fiction author, Victoria Purman, when she visits next month.

Crews complete emergent works following January weather event

The emergent works phase of recovery from the January 2024 weather event is now complete.

Council celebrates local volunteers

Today marks the start of National Volunteer Week and Council is paying tribute to those community members who give up hours of their own time to the selfless act of volunteering.

Garden Precinct to sparkle in new location

Exciting activities planned for the new Garden Precinct at this year’s Laidley Spring Festival.

Colour-blind artist to bring his works to Lockyer Valley Art Gallery

A colour-blind artist with a love of landscapes will soon feature his works at the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery.

LGx 2024 Awards Citations

More than 700 trees planted in Lower Tenthill revegetation project

An infant forest has been established on flood affected land at Lower Tenthill in a move to stabilise a critical section of Lockyer Creek and restore native habitat.

Council urges community to Pledge to Drive So Others Survive

National Road Safety Week is now underway and Lockyer Valley Regional Council is encouraging the region’s motorists to drive so others survive.

National Simultaneous Storytime

National Simultaneous Storytime will this year celebrate its 24th anniversary – and will once again be marked at Lockyer Valley Libraries, with the region’s youngsters invited to come along.

The magic of spring

The magic of spring will be the focus of this year’s Laidley Spring Festival Grand Street Parade.

Councillor Portfolios Announced

Portfolios for the newly-elected Lockyer Valley Regional Council have been officially appointed.