Premier Steven Miles must keep his word as clock ticks on Great Artesian Basin decision.

LGAQ has welcomed a $1.21 million State Government program to support councils as renewable energy projects roll out across state.

LGAQ has welcomed funding announced in the Federal Budget but warned councils and communities are being left behind while the Federal Government fails to fairly fund the sector.

LGAQ has welcomed the launch of the latest round of the critical Works for Queensland program, with councils to share in $300 million over the next three years.

Another LGAQ Lab project has come to life; one that will help Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council, Douglas Shire Council and Cook Shire Council better notify their residents of flood risks. 

LGAQ research revealed councils will have to cover a $2.2 billion funding gap if the State does not increase the cap on how much councils can charge property developers for critical infrastructure.

Twenty-five years ago, Terry ‘The Fox’ Mackenroth officially opened the new building on 21 April 1999.

Queensland’s agricultural industry, conservationists & councils have met with Premier Steven Miles to present a united voice calling for a ban to protect the Great Artesian Basin from CCS projects

As fresh faces fill council chambers throughout Queensland, five retiring mayors—and members of the LGAQ Policy Executive—share the highs and lows of the top job and what they wish they had known...

Queensland councils are demanding answers from the insurance industry after receiving complaints from residents that bills have soared

LGAQ has welcomed the announcement of four new Regional University Study Hubs and remains focused on successfully advocating for more Queensland towns and regions to benefit from the next round.

LGAQ has welcomed a federal inquiry into local government financial sustainability announced today

The Local Government Association of Queensland has released a snapshot of candidate data ahead of council election day, March 16.

Queensland councils are calling on the State Government to halt plans to pump carbon into the underground Great Artesian Basin, warning of fears it could contaminate domestic water and other supplies.

More than 1400 candidates have put their hands up to champion their communities, nominating to stand for mayor or councillor at the March 16 council elections.