Looking over the motions that member councils have submitted for debate at next month’s 122nd LGAQ annual conference is a great reminder of the breadth and depth of the expectations.

The scope of the issues that councils deal with is growing ever more complex and difficult, even if the bulk of that activity remains unappreciated by the federal and state governments.

The Parliamentary Committee inquiring into the legislation underpinning the waste levy has extended the deadline for Queensland councils to have their say, following lobbying by the LGAQ.

When it comes to protecting the interests of local councils and their communities, the courts are often where the big battles are fought.

When it comes to protecting the interests of local councils and their communities, the courts are often where the big battles are fought.

The Court of Appeal has overturned a decision which invalidated Mount Isa City Council’s water utility charge in December 2017.

Two weeks in Europe and the US looking at nine Energy from Waste (EfW) plants, visiting six cities and talking to councils and county governments

The investigation by Peak Services into this industry was spot on: Queensland can support the roll out of five to eight anaerobic digestion plants to produce energy from waste.

Finalists announced for the LGAQ $15,000 Bean Lockyer Ticehurst Award for Excellence in Regional Journalism.

The Palaszczuk Government’s unveiling of its waste levy legislation has local councils continuing to grapple with how they are expected to collect this new tax for the State.

An open letter to Bridget McKenzie, Minister for Regional Services, Sport, Local Government and Decentralisation.

An open letter to Bridget McKenzie, Minister for Regional Services, Sport, Local Government and Decentralisation.

In a week of upheaval in Australian politics, it was interesting to watch the leadership drama in Canberra from the idyllic north Queensland community of Palm Island.

In a week of upheaval in Australian politics, it was interesting to watch the leadership drama in Canberra from the idyllic north Queensland community of Palm Island, where the LGAQ Policy Executive m

The deadline for LGAQ's $15,000 regional journalism award has been extended.