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Community leaders call for action to curb youth crime
Queensland councils are calling for immediate action to urgently address pressing law and order issues within their communities amid the state’s ongoing battle with juvenile crime.
Queensland councils are calling for immediate action to urgently address pressing law and order issu…
18th October 2023 -
Cloncurry scorches as winner of Queensland: It’s Time to Shine competition
Cloncurry Shire Council is asking visitors to heat up their next adventure with the Curry Crawl, taking out the $10,000 LGAQ and TEQ Queensland: It’s Time to Shine competition.
Cloncurry Shire Council is asking visitors to heat up their next adventure with the Curry Crawl, tak…
18th October 2023 -
Communities short-changed with FA Grants
Queensland councils voted unanimously at the LGAQ Annual Conference in Gladstone today, to call on the Commonwealth to restore the FA Grants to the level communities needed to survive and thrive.
Queensland councils voted unanimously at the LGAQ Annual Conference in Gladstone today, to call on t…
18th October 2023 -
Community turns out in spades for new Cloncurry Eco Trail opening
The long-anticipated pathway connects the Cloncurry township and the new Chinaman Creek Dam Recreation Area.
The long-anticipated pathway connects the Cloncurry township and the new Chinaman Creek Dam Recreati…
9th October 2023 -
On ya bike! New trails now open in the Bunya Mountains
The Bunya Mountains has long been a place for nature lovers to explore, with wonderful walking trails traversing through rainforest, grasslands, open forests and woodlands.
The Bunya Mountains has long been a place for nature lovers to explore, with wonderful walking trail…
9th October 2023 -
Top gong for local government’s man in Eromanga – Mayor Stuart Mackenzie OAM
When asked for a career highlight, Quilpie Shire Council Mayor Stuart Mackenzie said being a mayor has been his greatest privilege and honour.
When asked for a career highlight, Quilpie Shire Council Mayor Stuart Mackenzie said being a mayor h…
5th October 2023 -
Stronger councils, stronger communities: what to expect at this year's Annual Conference
The 127th Annual Conference is shaping up to be the biggest yet.
The 127th Annual Conference is shaping up to be the biggest yet.
3rd October 2023 -
Council peak body calls for State to help building industry
The peak body representing Queensland’s councils has called on the State Government to help support the building sector to activate almost 100,000 residential lots already approved statewide.
The peak body representing Queensland’s councils has called on the State Government to help suppor…
19th September 2023 -
Preserved artwork in Logan sparks childhood memories
Katty’s childhood painting, which depicts a woman fetching water from a pond, is part of The Big Voices: Children’s Art Matters exhibition.
Katty’s childhood painting, which depicts a woman fetching water from a pond, is part of The Big V…
18th September 2023 -
One week left for LGAQ's $15,000 reporting prize
Entries have been extended for Queensland’s richest reporting prize, the Bean Lockyer Ticehurst Award for Excellence in Regional Journalism.
Entries have been extended for Queensland’s richest reporting prize, the Bean Lockyer Ticehurst Aw…
15th September 2023 -
Mareeba gets sharp skills under Capacity Building Project
Mareeba Shire Council has kicked off the Rural and Remote Capacity Building Project by undertaking vital training in the safe handling of sharps and infectious waste.
Mareeba Shire Council has kicked off the Rural and Remote Capacity Building Project by undertaking v…
7th September 2023 -
Nominations open for the 2023 LGAQ Annual Alison Woolla Memorial Award for Local Leadership in Preventing Domestic and Family Violence (DFV)
Nominations are now open for the 2023 Annual Alison Woolla Memorial Award for Local Leadership in Preventing Domestic and Family Violence (DFV).
Nominations are now open for the 2023 Annual Alison Woolla Memorial Award for Local Leadership in Pr…
14th August 2023 -
$3m to help rural and remote councils boost local workforce
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) will receive $3 million funding over three years to deliver a new Rural and Remote Capacity Building Project.
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) will receive $3 million funding over three yea…
31st July 2023 -
Incredible Croydon: Heart of the Gulf Savannah region
Croydon’s only pub, the Club Hotel, has been operating since 1887. It had a whopping 38 counterparts when the town stretched for kilometres.
Croydon’s only pub, the Club Hotel, has been operating since 1887. It had a whopping 38 counterpar…
24th July 2023 -
Get Hooked on Balonne!
Balonne Shire Council has launched its clever new tourism ‘hook’, aimed at reeling in visitors and to explore the region.
Balonne Shire Council has launched its clever new tourism ‘hook’, aimed at reeling in visitors a…
24th July 2023