LGAQ President Mark Jamieson has reaffirmed that councils welcome any and all actions that genuinely support greater adherence to good governance and ways to strengthen public trust in the system...

As one of the major investors in protecting and preserving our environment, councils across Queensland are being asked to have their say in an inquiry into Australia's Faunal extinction crisis.

The Local Government Association of Queensland will donate $20,000 to the Queensland Drought Appeal to help ensure local communities remain resilient in the face of ongoing drought.

Silo art projects draw thousands of tourists and have been recognised in some of the world’s most popular international travel guides.

A new pilot project has started in Noosa that focuses around a systematic, source reduction approach to reducing the use of disposable, single-use plastics.

Guest piece: Largest infrastructure project ever undertaken by Bundaberg Regional Council officially opens.

Improving health, education and tourism outcomes for communities through cheaper and more flights to regional Queensland formed the central discussion at a RAPAD forum this week.

Guest Piece: Livingstone Shire Council has a new state of the art facility to focus on engagement and education to build resilience in the community.

Guest Piece: The Queensland Reconstruction Authority is ready for funding reform.

Every local council across Queensland is different. From the services they provide, to the community they represent. Did you know Bundaberg Regional Council operate a zoo?

Guest Piece: The standard is available for industry consultation until 31 August 2018 and you are encouraged to raise any issues, comments, corrections or other feedback.

The Bundaberg Region is one of two councils selected to participate in a recycling trial to define best practice kerbside recycling processes.

Download your copy here and see the outcomes of the Joint Ministerial Forum.

The program, previously named the Indigenous Land and Sea Grant Program, supports on-ground environmental and cultural heritage projects.

You are invited to a series of evening forums from July - September for local community groups and councils across Queensland to answer key questions relating to the scheme.