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Queensland Integrity Commissioner speaks
GUEST PIECE: Introducing the Queensland Integrity Commissioner Dr Nikola Stepanov.
GUEST PIECE: Introducing the Queensland Integrity Commissioner Dr Nikola Stepanov.
16th November 2018 -
PODCAST: The Importance of cultural intelligence
LGAQ's Paul Cranch spoke with Donna Webster from AsiaLink Businesses about their professional development program and the importance of building business relationships through culture.
LGAQ's Paul Cranch spoke with Donna Webster from AsiaLink Businesses about their professional develo…
19th October 2018 -
RAPAD: unlocking renewable energy in Central Western Queensland
The seven councils that form the Central Western Queensland Remote Area Planning and Development Board (RAPAD) have a bold plan – to become an energy superpower of the low carbon world.
The seven councils that form the Central Western Queensland Remote Area Planning and Development Boa…
14th June 2018 -
Swing of the National Sword
China no longer wants the world’s contaminated recyclables. So what does this mean for Australia’s 25-year-strong recycling programs?
China no longer wants the world’s contaminated recyclables. So what does this mean for Australia�…
20th April 2018 -
Swing of the National Sword
China no longer wants the world’s contaminated recyclables. So what does this mean for Australia’s 25-year-strong recycling programs?
China no longer wants the world’s contaminated recyclables. So what does this mean for Australia�…
20th April 2018 -
On National Close The Gap Day, an open letter to the Prime Minister
Today on National Close the Gap Day, the Local Government Association of Queensland pays its respects to our great country’s first Peoples.
Today on National Close the Gap Day, the Local Government Association of Queensland pays its respect…
15th March 2018 -
Spotlight on: Energy
Queensland councils are big consumers, and users, of energy. Its estimated councils spent $250 million a year on this vital asset. What does the rise of renewable energy mean for local government?
Queensland councils are big consumers, and users, of energy. Its estimated councils spent $250 milli…
2nd March 2018 -
Copyright myths exploded
Exchanging information is critical for councils. Here's the top five most common copyright myths busted.
Exchanging information is critical for councils. Here's the top five most common copyright myths bus…
20th February 2018 -
Grant reform needed for financial security
Grant funding for local governments must be reformed if councils are to achieve financial sustainability.
Grant funding for local governments must be reformed if councils are to achieve financial sustainabi…
9th February 2018 -
What are the hot local government topics for 2018?
Your LGAQ Policy Executive meets this week to set the agenda and discuss ongoing policy and legislative issues.
Your LGAQ Policy Executive meets this week to set the agenda and discuss ongoing policy and legislat…
6th February 2018 -
Qld local governments powering climate solutions
Brisbane, Logan, Sunshine Coast and Cairns councils this week joined the Climate Council’s Cities Power Partnership, a collaborative network of Australian local governments
Brisbane, Logan, Sunshine Coast and Cairns councils this week joined the Climate Council’s Cities …
30th January 2018 -
Generation next: Women in local government
Councils throughout Queensland are benefiting from a wave of women embracing the challenge of leading their local communities.
Councils throughout Queensland are benefiting from a wave of women embracing the challenge of leadin…
24th January 2018 -
Look back in time: Ellen Violet Jordan
We look back in time to the remarkable Ellen Violet “Vi” Jordan who was elected as Ipswich's first female Alderman in 1961 and in 1963 was the only female delegate at the LGAQ Annual Conference.
We look back in time to the remarkable Ellen Violet “Vi” Jordan who was elected as Ipswich's fir…
19th January 2018 -
Fast Five with Policy Executive member Cr Cameron O'Neil
We sat down with Cr Cameron O’Neil, the youngest member of the LGAQ’s Policy Executive and Councillor with Maranoa Regional Council, to talk the year that was 2017
We sat down with Cr Cameron O’Neil, the youngest member of the LGAQ’s Policy Executive and Counc…
15th December 2017 -
QLD Container Refund Scheme: the facts, myths and challenges
The Container Refund Scheme (CRS) and a ban on single-use plastic shopping bags is set to commence on July 1, 2018. So what does it mean for councils?
The Container Refund Scheme (CRS) and a ban on single-use plastic shopping bags is set to commence o…
15th December 2017