This week was another very good week for local government in Queensland as the LGAQ’s advocacy on behalf of its members continues to pay dividends for councils the length and breadth of the state.

The LGAQ Board at their meeting on the 29th May endorsed a new organisational structure.

It is fair to say there have been mixed feelings following the announcement of how the State Government would be distributing its special $200m COVID-19 Works for Queensland package.

In light of COVID -19, one area that cannot be overlooked is taxation reform and local government needs to be at the table.

Queensland councils know the power of their voices when they unite as one. 

Our eyes are firmly on the future, especially digitalisation.

The need for councils to have certainty has never been more important than right now as we navigate one of the most challenging periods in a generation.

Young Queenslanders with a competitive spirit and a hunch they can give town planners a run for their money could pocket a $2,500 first prize from an innovative competition launching today.

Our $608 million job-creating Battleplan for Queensland Local Communities has made some serious advances since it was launched just two weeks ago.

The LGAQ this week launched its $608 million Battleplan for Queensland Local Communities – an economic stimulus package designed to help lead the state’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.

I feel your pain – and restlessness – as our seemingly never-ending election count drags on.

Councils across Queensland are keeping on keeping on amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and continue to deliver essential services.

The COVID-19 virus continues to wreak havoc across the globe and our elections were not immune.

By the close of polling, north of half of all eligible voters in Queensland will have cast their ballot paper.

The focus now must equally turn to the economy and providing stimulus to both protect and create jobs and to help mitigate the impacts of this evolving pandemic.