LGAQ has welcomed the Federal Opposition’s election promise to spend up to $200 million a year on disaster prevention and resilience.

After a decade of trying to stop the spread of the exotic fire ant in Queensland, the State Government is now being urged to ramp up efforts to eradicate another invasive ant pest.

The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has paid tribute to former Southern Downs Mayor Peter Blundell.

Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman’s adoption of a first tranche of recommended changes to the Crime and Corruption Commission has been welcomed by the peak body representing Queensland councils.

The peak body representing Queensland’s 77 councils has welcomed the State Government’s announcement of ongoing funding certainty for a vital water and sewerage program supporting regional communities

The LGAQ welcomes the State’s decision to continue offsetting the cost of the waste levy on household wheelie bins until the community has more options available to reduce rubbish going to landfill.

The LGAQ extends its heartiest congratulations to Aurukun Shire Council Mayor, Councillor Keri Tamwoy, on being named ‘Person of the Year’ at the 2021 National NAIDOC Awards. 

A public apology and compensation must be issued immediately to the former Logan councillors wrongly charged by Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission following today’s damning report.

The peak body representing Queensland’s 77 councils has paid tribute to former Beaudesert Mayor, Joy Drescher, who passed away last night.

Queensland councils have urged the introduction of special incentive schemes to attract more GPs to rural and regional areas.

New $10 million State Government program to help cyclone-prone communities in North and Far North Queensland reduce the impact of natural disasters and cut the cost of insurance for residents.

LGAQ CEO Alison Smith welcomed the Court of Appeal’s to uphold the District Court’s ruling to dismiss the charges against former Ipswich Mayor Andrew Antoniolli.

The peak body representing Queensland councils has bid farewell to its long-serving chief executive officer after 29 years in the role.

Two remarkable individuals who have made an outstanding impact in their local communities have today been recognised as the LGAQ's Local Government Community Champions.

Queensland councils are calling on the State Government to restore funding to the highly successful Works for Queensland program.