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Meet the LGAQ’s QWRAP Project Manager, Jennifer Hartwig
Get to know LGAQ's QWRAP Project Manager Jennifer Hartwig.
Get to know LGAQ's QWRAP Project Manager Jennifer Hartwig.
26th April 2023 -
Deputy Mayor appointed for City of Logan
Councillor Laurie Koranski has been appointed Deputy Mayor of the City of Logan for the remainder of the 2020-2024 term.
Councillor Laurie Koranski has been appointed Deputy Mayor of the City of Logan for the remainder of…
26th 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 -
Getting to know Rudi Pretzler, LGAQ's Lead for Public Health & Waste
From bins to Botox, the Public Health & Waste portfolio is a large and important one.
From bins to Botox, the Public Health & Waste portfolio is a large and important one.
22nd 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 -
Noosa Shire Council and residents wrapped with textile recycling
Noosa Shire Council has partnered with clean technology innovator BlockTexx to give new life to textile products that are sitting unloved in linen cupboards.
Noosa Shire Council has partnered with clean technology innovator BlockTexx to give new life to text…
15th 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 -
Dogged pursuit of animal control changes
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.
Queensland councils and the LGAQ continue to vigorously advocate for tougher controls to deal with d…
15th February 2023 -
Unpacking the OIA Inquiry findings
Local government leaders should be empowered to represent their communities and do their job, not be discouraged from putting their hands up again.
Local government leaders should be empowered to represent their communities and do their job, not be…
15th February 2023 -
Logan City Council gets carbon neutral certification
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.
Logan City Council’s ongoing efforts to support a cleaner, greener future have received national r…
25th January 2023 -
Flinders Shire Council keeps Aussie dream alive with release of record-low priced housing blocks
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.
Flinders Shire Council is helping keep the Australian dream of owning your own home a reality for al…
23rd January 2023