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Dealing with rubbish on Norfolk Island is not trash-talk
The remote location of Norfolk Island does not allow for access to standard waste disposal and recycling facilities, so an innovative solution was required to deal with the island's waste.
The remote location of Norfolk Island does not allow for access to standard waste disposal and recyc…
4th April 2022 -
Councils urge Sukkar to reconsider housing summit snub
The peak body representing Queensland councils is bitterly disappointed the Federal Government has rejected a united call for a National Housing Summit to explore solutions to the housing crisis.
The peak body representing Queensland councils is bitterly disappointed the Federal Government has r…
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Queensland councils welcome new stock route reforms
New laws introduced to ensure the future sustainability of the state’s stock route network.
New laws introduced to ensure the future sustainability of the state’s stock route network.
17th March 2022 -
How Scenic Rim Regional Council worked with its community on bushfire recovery projects
In the thick of the bushfires of 2019’s Black Summer, Beechmont resident Jessica Brown had fires reach her back gate, with 11 homes on her street Timbarra Drive razed.
In the thick of the bushfires of 2019’s Black Summer, Beechmont resident Jessica Brown had fires r…
15th March 2022 -
Queensland councils welcome bridge funding boost
The Federal Government has committed an annual $95 million to the Bridges Renewal Program, with a further $10 million to be made available for each of the next four years.
The Federal Government has committed an annual $95 million to the Bridges Renewal Program, with a fu…
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Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding awarded prestigious McKinnon Prize
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding has been recognised for her courageous, visionary, ethical and collaborative political leadership by being named the 2021 McKinnon Emerging Political Leader of the Year.
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding has been recognised for her courageous, visionary, ethical and collabor…
3rd March 2022 -
Logan City Council commended for koala campaign
Griffith University has commended Logan City Council on its 2021/2022 koala breeding season campaign.
Griffith University has commended Logan City Council on its 2021/2022 koala breeding season campaign…
3rd March 2022 -
Drones deliver medication to rural residents in Goondiwindi
Rural residents in the Goondiwindi region are no longer making the long drive to town for their medications – instead, they’re looking skyward.
Rural residents in the Goondiwindi region are no longer making the long drive to town for their medi…
3rd March 2022 -
Logan City Council opens evacuation centre for flood-affected
An evacuation centre for City of Logan residents displaced by rising floodwaters is now open at the Logan Metro Sports & Events Centre in Crestmead thanks to Council and hard-working volunteers.
An evacuation centre for City of Logan residents displaced by rising floodwaters is now open at the …
1st March 2022 -
Councils urgently seek commitment to emergency mobile roaming trial
Queensland councils are urging the Federal Government to immediately commit to a trial of domestic mobile roaming during emergencies.
Queensland councils are urging the Federal Government to immediately commit to a trial of domestic m…
23rd February 2022 -
Federal funding must flow to address overcrowding in Queensland's most vulnerable communities
The LGAQ is calling on the Federal Government to commit to a $100 million per annum housing package - for at least five years - in its upcoming budget.
The LGAQ is calling on the Federal Government to commit to a $100 million per annum housing package …
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Councils call for vital roads funding to prevent supply chain shortages
Queensland councils are calling on the Federal Government for urgently needed roads funding to provide vital supply chain support, with the flow-on effect of making the state’s roads safer for all.
Queensland councils are calling on the Federal Government for urgently needed roads funding to provi…
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Australian Survivor comes to Cloncurry
Who would have thought 12 months ago that Cloncurry would host one of the most popular reality TV shows on Earth? Well, actually, it wasn’t a surprise to us...
Who would have thought 12 months ago that Cloncurry would host one of the most popular reality TV sh…
11th February 2022 -
How to attract investment through your online presence
The announcement that Brisbane will host the 2032 Olympics has instantly boosted the potential of Queensland’s regions as ideal places for investment.
The announcement that Brisbane will host the 2032 Olympics has instantly boosted the potential of Qu…
11th February 2022 -
LGAQ backs Queensland seniors
The LGAQ has thrown its full support behind two key groups advocating on behalf of senior Queenslanders.
The LGAQ has thrown its full support behind two key groups advocating on behalf of senior Queensland…
10th February 2022