This wrap comes to you on the eve of the LGAQ’s 124th Annual Conference on the Gold Coast.

So, what has brought together Longreach
– ‘The Heart of Outback Queensland’ – and
Winton – ‘the Dinosaur Capital of Australia’?

It’s difficult to believe it has already been six months since the local government elections were held and yet, so much has happened here in Queensland and throughout the world.

As a result of COVID-19, the aviation industry is experiencing a fundamental structural change. Many regional Queensland communities depend on affordable air routes for health, education, and tourism.

With the LGAQ”s 124th Annual Conference less than three weeks away, I thought it would be timely to share with you 10 things you may not know about your Association.

The LGAQ 124th Annual Conference- NextGen Councils is just 38 days away and registrations close in a fortnight!

This week I wanted to take you on a little journey through history, philosophy, and the sciences, to emphasise why local is best and has been for time immemorial.

The LGAQ has this week officially launched its State Election priorities and its #VoteforLocal campaign.
Now we need your support to make it happen.

I have been thinking a lot, sometimes aloud, about what happens to local communities when the State and Federal economic stimulus runs out by the end of 2021, mid-2022 at best.

A bush compact to ensure our rural and remote communities do not lose out.

Queenslanders know how to help each other during tough times and that is what makes our state so special.

The LGAQ is officially on the road delivering Elected Member Updates to councils across Queensland.

LGx is the peak professional development and networking event for local government’s communications and media professionals.

The LGAQ would like to formally announce and congratulate the two winners of the LGAQ Better Communities game competition.

How a partnership and an innovative initiative is streamlining training in the water industry.