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United we stand
The LGAQ has four simple roles to play for its members: advocate, assist, provide savings by leveraging economies of scope and scale, and innovate. Connect, innovate, achieve is our credo.
The LGAQ has four simple roles to play for its members: advocate, assist, provide savings by leverag…
10th July 2020 -
A new structure at LGAQ
The LGAQ Board at their meeting on the 29th May endorsed a new organisational structure.
The LGAQ Board at their meeting on the 29th May endorsed a new organisational structure.
12th June 2020 -
The details on disaster dashboards
Being able to communicate information quickly and accurately with the general public during disaster events is essential. This is where disaster dashboards come into play.
Being able to communicate information quickly and accurately with the general public during disaster…
11th June 2020 -
What's a council cost index?
Since 2005 the LGAQ has published a Council Cost Index (CCI) to provide an indicator of cost increases across the range of services and infrastructure delivered by local government.
Since 2005 the LGAQ has published a Council Cost Index (CCI) to provide an indicator of cost incre…
11th June 2020 -
Joy, concern and dismay
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.
It is fair to say there have been mixed feelings following the announcement of how the State Governm…
5th June 2020 -
Making the most of social media as an elected member
What’s the right content? What’s the right channel? What do my followers want to see? Will I post too much? Will I post not enough? Do I post to all the channels and someone please explain to me what
What’s the right content? What’s the right channel? What do my followers want to see? Will I pos…
5th June 2020 -
Elected Leaders and economic development
Here are our tips for leveraging your role to help encourage economic growth.
Here are our tips for leveraging your role to help encourage economic growth.
29th May 2020 -
The circular economy: Focus on the things you can control
Do we unravel all the years of recycling messages or do councils show leadership and take it to the next level – a new direction?
Do we unravel all the years of recycling messages or do councils show leadership and take it to the …
29th May 2020 -
Recording 100 years of women in Queensland local government
2020 marks the 100th Anniversary since the electoral system was changed to allow women to stand for local government.
2020 marks the 100th Anniversary since the electoral system was changed to allow women to stand for …
22nd May 2020 -
Uniting to recover
Queensland councils know the power of their voices when they unite as one.
Queensland councils know the power of their voices when they unite as one.
22nd May 2020 -
To the heart of the west
The Outback can have a profound effect on all those who travel there.
The Outback can have a profound effect on all those who travel there.
19th August 2019 -
Advocacy 2019: a state of change
A matter of days out from the federal election it is pleasing to see issues that really matter to local communities, safer roads, better housing, smarter solutions to waste management, are finding the
A matter of days out from the federal election it is pleasing to see issues that really matter to lo…
10th May 2019 -
Federal election blog: Candidates beware: mayors are not happy
How the parties respond to the LGAQ;s seven-point plan will draw a picture about the extent to which whoever wins government on 18 May will unlock local community potential
How the parties respond to the LGAQ;s seven-point plan will draw a picture about the extent to which…
11th April 2019 -
Scaling a mountain of potential
This week we profile the city of Mt Isa; the town with a colourful history as a mining town now has its sights set on a diversified economy, with Mayor McCulloch at its helm.
This week we profile the city of Mt Isa; the town with a colourful history as a mining town now has …
4th February 2019 -
Lockyer Valley rises to the top
Through sheer grit, determination and strong partnerships, the Lockyer Valley community is not only got back on its feet since the flood events of 2011 and 2013- it is flourishing
Through sheer grit, determination and strong partnerships, the Lockyer Valley community is not only …
31st January 2019