Traditional performance and artefacts reflecting the cultural stories behind the paintings and sculptures of Aurukun’s Wik and Kugu Arts Centre artists are part of their exhibitions.

Queensland’s flood-hit communities will be able to build back better with a major $170 million funding win announced over the weekend, the peak body representing Queensland councils says.

The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has thanked Deputy Premier Steven Miles and the State Government for listening to the views of the LGAQ and member councils ...

Ministerial powers to remove an elected mayor or councillor from office should only be used in the most serious of circumstances.

This is a positive next step in the ongoing efforts to protect our environment and create a more sustainable future

Day two of LGx presented many great insights for council communications professionals in the realm of marketing and social media campaigns.

Day one of the much-anticipated LGx event was a great opportunity for professional development over Queensland's council communications network.

Fresh off their State of Origin win against the Blues, the Queensland Maroons will visit the Southern Downs region in July for a training session and a host of community events to boot.

LGAQ President and Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said the Association was disappointed the State was yet to meet the most critical budget asks put forward on behalf of Queensland councils

The LGAQ extends its sincere congratulations to Longreach Regional Council's Isisford Branch Manager Sally Edwards after she was awarded the Public Service Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.

In its second outing, the Red Bench Relay continued to bring council staff and communities together to recognise the issue of Domestic and Family Violence (DFV).

Cooktown’s new Regional University Centre comes after sustained advocacy by Queensland councils to have this successful program made available to more local communities in the state.

LGAQ looks forward to working with Mr Albanese and the new government to progress the needs of Queensland councils and their local communities.

Voters in critical marginal Queensland seats such as Leichardt and Longman have shown they want the Federal Government to listen to the funding priorities of local councils and communities.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is adding its voice to the national call to restore Financial Assistance Grant funding to councils from the Federal Government back to at least one per cent of taxation.