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Scrutinising the council balance sheet
As indicated in last week’s CEO wrap, I’m going to throw out a few challenges to member councils over the next month in the lead up to my final Annual Conference.
As indicated in last week’s CEO wrap, I’m going to throw out a few challenges to member councils…
24th September 2021 -
Big cash prizes up for grabs at Warwick Rodeo Street Parade
The Southern Downs Regional Council is gearing up for its annual Warwick Rodeo Street Parade, offering local businesses and organisations big cash prizes, encouraging them to enter a float.
The Southern Downs Regional Council is gearing up for its annual Warwick Rodeo Street Parade, offeri…
17th September 2021 -
Mutuality: the power of sticking together
The fact the LGAQ has survived and prospered for 125 years is a testament to mutuality, the power of many.
The fact the LGAQ has survived and prospered for 125 years is a testament to mutuality, the power of…
16th September 2021 -
Building our regions through advocacy and leadership
This week the LGAQ attended the LGMA Queensland Annual Conference, which was a great opportunity to be with many CEOs from councils across Queensland, focussing on the topic of leadership.
This week the LGAQ attended the LGMA Queensland Annual Conference, which was a great opportunity to…
10th September 2021 -
Financial Sustainability and Cybersecurity
This week we' d like to share with you two new pieces of work that the LGAQ is undertaking for members, on financial sustainability and on cybersecurity.
This week we' d like to share with you two new pieces of work that the LGAQ is undertaking for membe…
3rd September 2021 -
Nominate a local leader in domestic and family violence prevention
Nominations are now open for the Local Government Association of Queensland’s (LGAQ) Alison Woolla Memorial Award for local leadership in the prevention of domestic and family violence.
Nominations are now open for the Local Government Association of Queensland’s (LGAQ) Alison Woolla…
26th August 2021 -
Border councils win much-needed support
Deputy Premier Steven Miles has announced the establishment of a fund to help reimburse border councils for the costs they have incurred supporting the border closures to protect Queenslanders...
Deputy Premier Steven Miles has announced the establishment of a fund to help reimburse border counc…
20th August 2021 -
Last one out, please turn off the lights
North Burnett Regional Council Mayor Rachel Chambers says it's time to fix the system and address the inequality across our state in this open letter.
North Burnett Regional Council Mayor Rachel Chambers says it's time to fix the system and address th…
17th August 2021 -
Don’t forget to have your say on stock route reform
Just a few weeks remain before submissions close on the Queensland Government’s proposed changes to the management of the state’s stock routes.
Just a few weeks remain before submissions close on the Queensland Government’s proposed changes t…
13th August 2021 -
Funding boost for Logan's sporting women
Logan City Council has launched a Game on for Women (GOFW) initiative to increase female participation in sport.
Logan City Council has launched a Game on for Women (GOFW) initiative to increase female participati…
9th August 2021 -
Multicultural Month kicks off in Cairns
A month-long celebration of multiculturalism is kicking off in Cairns this weekend to celebrate the region's diversity.
A month-long celebration of multiculturalism is kicking off in Cairns this weekend to celebrate the …
6th August 2021 -
Why Congruent is your new go-to tool
This week we wanted to talk a little bit more about Congruent - which you may remember our CEO Greg Hallam AM spoke about in last week’s CEO Wrap.
This week we wanted to talk a little bit more about Congruent - which you may remember our CEO Greg …
6th August 2021 -
Life on Mars? Balloons over Burke offer new tourism experience
With Aussies holidaying at home for the foreseeable future, there’s a hot new attraction in the Outback Shire of Burke that is set to draw visitors – a balloon ride over the Gulf region’s extraordinary landscape.
With Aussies holidaying at home for the foreseeable future, there’s a hot new attraction in the …
3rd August 2021 -
Partnership provides free phone and data service to domestic violence victims
A new partnership in the Redlands is helping adults and children in domestic violence situations to stay connected to vital support networks.
A new partnership in the Redlands is helping adults and children in domestic violence situations to …
30th July 2021 -
Introducing your new member portal: Congruent
This week marks a monumental milestone for the Local Government Association of Queensland with the launch on Tuesday of Congruent, our new member platform to replace LG Online.
This week marks a monumental milestone for the Local Government Association of Queensland with the l…
29th July 2021