The peak body representing Queensland councils has welcomed today’s announcement of a $43.5 million Federal Government investment in vital improvements to mobile coverage and broadband services.

Burke Shire Council is helping its community break the cycle with a unique partnership that’s making the seemingly impossible prospect of home ownership a reality.

The LGAQ has renewed its call for federal action on Queensland’s rain and river gauge network, as Queensland communities again prepare for heavy rainfall and flash flooding this week.

The major parties are running out of time to prove they care about the future of Queensland’s local communities by backing funding priorities to benefit every voter, no matter where they live.

The LGAQ is asking the State Government to restore Works for Queensland funding back to $100 million per annum – consistent with historical funding levels.

Queensland councils have welcomed Labor’s commitment to increase funding for the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCIP) by $250 million if elected at the May 21 Federal poll.

Carpentaria Shire Council has built a new footpath from town to the local rodeo grounds, providing employment, safety, and health benefits to the community since receiving LRCIP funding.

A waste alliance between three neighbouring south-east Queensland councils – City of Logan, Ipswich City Council and Redland City Councils has been born to move communities toward zero-waste.

The LGAQ welcomes a $400 million Federal Coalition commitment to upgrade key roads servicing the cattle and agricultural industries in Central and Western Queensland.

In Georgetown, transactions in the pub are hindered by lack of digital connectivity required to run the Eftpos machine – a basic requirement taken for granted in most businesses across the country.

The housing crisis affecting the Whitsunday Region is the worst Acting Mayor Mike Brunker has seen in his lifetime.

Political parties are being warned to put local communities first or risk coming last as the Federal Election campaign officially begins today.

The Federal Government has committed to co-fund a $741 million natural disaster resilience package. The raft of measures incorporates initiatives, such as house raising and voluntary buy-backs.

All levels of government must work together to ensure funding flows to help flood-impacted Queenslanders build back better.

LGAQ welcomes several funding announcements in last nights Budget but is disappointed several key asks that are critical to ensuring community liveability and safety were not addressed.