With the countdown clock about to start ahead of next year’s local government elections, there’s a new podcast series aimed at giving Queenslanders a glimpse into life in local government politics.

Noosa Shire Council has partnered with clean technology innovator BlockTexx to give new life to textile products that are sitting unloved in linen cupboards.

If your grandma told you not to use non-stick cookware because it’s poisonous, she might have been right.

Queensland councils and the LGAQ continue to vigorously advocate for tougher controls to deal with dangerous dogs, reducing the potentially tragic impacts they can have on communities.

Local government leaders should be empowered to represent their communities and do their job, not be discouraged from putting their hands up again.

Outside the Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council building flies the flag of another council. It’s one that’s 1,500 kilometres south of the township, or 16.5 hours by car—a lot more via a WWII-era train.

Senate Select Committee on the Cost of Living Hearing – Brisbane, 3 February 2023  - LGAQ CEO Alison Smith's Opening statement 

Logan City Council’s ongoing efforts to support a cleaner, greener future have received national recognition with certification that the organisation is now carbon neutral.

Flinders Shire Council is helping keep the Australian dream of owning your own home a reality for all by selling land owned by the council in the outback region at record-low prices.

Five proud winners, including four in Queensland - in Australia joined accredited parks and green spaces in 16 other countries around the world for this latest announcement.

Be a Voice for Generations: Queenslanders are encouraged to apply now for a share of the Celebrating Reconciliation Grants Program 2023.

LGAQ acknowledges the contributions of Mr Herbert Keith Oliver (PSM, FLGMA), another legend of the Queensland local government family who passed away in November.

A former Esk councillor who served local government for almost four decades has died.

A diverse selection of works from the Redland Art Gallery (RAG) Collection will form the next exhibition at Redland Art Gallery, Capalaba from 14 January 2023.

​The Australian Government has announced an update to the Australian Citizenship Ceremonies Code, allowing councils to hold Australia Day citizenship ceremonies on or around 26 January.