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Grassroots advocacy campaign secures wins for councils and communities
A powerful grassroots advocacy campaign by Queensland local government has won new election commitments from the major political parties to help struggling councils...
A powerful grassroots advocacy campaign by Queensland local government has won new election commitme…
22nd October 2024 -
Councils’ burden is not fair
It only makes sense that if Canberra is getting the bulk of the tax cash it should also start paying more to the level of government – councils – that are providing the on-the-ground services.
It only makes sense that if Canberra is getting the bulk of the tax cash it should also start paying…
30th November 2023 -
$4 million to protect communities from coastal hazards—applications open now
It’s additional funding to the QCoast2100 program that supports local governments to implement climate change adaptation.
It’s additional funding to the QCoast2100 program that supports local governments to implement cli…
22nd May 2023 -
Council lab expands testing services to include Legionella
Townsville City Council’s laboratory is one of only two local government laboratories outside Brisbane approved to test for Legionella pneumophila
Townsville City Council’s laboratory is one of only two local government laboratories outside Bris…
21st April 2023 -
State funding to support councils to deliver local housing action plans welcomed
Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) CEO Alison Smith welcomed today’s announcement of State Government funding to facilitate the delivery of housing action plans across Queensland.
Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) CEO Alison Smith welcomed today’s announcement o…
28th March 2023 -
Councils survey finds Games must benefit every community
We’ve released the survey results of members’ views on the Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics in 2032 – both challenges as well as opportunities.
We’ve released the survey results of members’ views on the Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics in …
17th March 2023 -
Queensland councils call for critical flood funding
A critical lack of federal funding is leaving Queensland with a flood warning system prone to breakdown and patchy coverage
A critical lack of federal funding is leaving Queensland with a flood warning system prone to breakd…
13th March 2023 -
Mayor Matt Burnett takes to the seas for 75th Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race
Gladstone’s very own Mayor Matt Burnett is walking the talk in promoting the 75th Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race this year by jumping aboard the vessel Skimmer.
Gladstone’s very own Mayor Matt Burnett is walking the talk in promoting the 75th Brisbane to Glad…
9th March 2023 -
Partners in Government Agreement signed
We welcome the renewal of the Partners-In-Government-Agreement by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.
We welcome the renewal of the Partners-In-Government-Agreement by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.
22nd February 2023 -
Why your council should support independent media
A labour of love is the only way to describe the challenge of running a newspaper in one of the most remote parts of Australia.
A labour of love is the only way to describe the challenge of running a newspaper in one of the most…
16th February 2023 -
The new home of innovation for Queensland councils
The LGAQ is excited to launch the first innovation hub dedicated to delivering digital solutions to solve councils’ biggest problems.
The LGAQ is excited to launch the first innovation hub dedicated to delivering digital solutions to …
16th February 2023 -
Queensland's Beef Corridors: Why these vital supply chains need a boost
Traversing an area of almost 218,000km² in central and western Queensland are roads that comprise a strategic web of vital agricultural supply chains.
Traversing an area of almost 218,000km² in central and western Queensland are roads that comprise a…
16th February 2023 -
Podcast series peeks behind the council curtain
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.
With the countdown clock about to start ahead of next year’s local government elections, there’s…
16th February 2023 -
PFAS: How fighting fires in the past may force us to burn our waste
If your grandma told you not to use non-stick cookware because it’s poisonous, she might have been right.
If your grandma told you not to use non-stick cookware because it’s poisonous, she might have been…
15th February 2023 -
From dreaming to reality in the Valley of Hope
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.
Outside the Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council building flies the flag of another council. It’s on…
15th February 2023