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Bush councils on the State Election agenda
A bush compact to ensure our rural and remote communities do not lose out.
A bush compact to ensure our rural and remote communities do not lose out.
7th August 2020 -
How COVID-19 brought us together digitally
Queenslanders know how to help each other during tough times and that is what makes our state so special.
Queenslanders know how to help each other during tough times and that is what makes our state so spe…
7th August 2020 -
Elected Member Updates in full swing
The LGAQ is officially on the road delivering Elected Member Updates to councils across Queensland.
The LGAQ is officially on the road delivering Elected Member Updates to councils across Queensland.
31st July 2020 -
The LGx communications forum 2020 – comms that count
LGx is the peak professional development and networking event for local government’s communications and media professionals.
LGx is the peak professional development and networking event for local government’s communication…
31st July 2020 -
Why investment enquiry handling needs to be managed well
Why investment enquiry handling needs to be managed well
Why investment enquiry handling needs to be managed well
31st July 2020 -
The winners of the Better Communities Competition!
The LGAQ would like to formally announce and congratulate the two winners of the LGAQ Better Communities game competition.
The LGAQ would like to formally announce and congratulate the two winners of the LGAQ Better Communi…
30th July 2020 -
Stretching our wings
We at the LGAQ are making the most out of the lifting of travel restrictions as we span out across the state to meet with our members.
We at the LGAQ are making the most out of the lifting of travel restrictions as we span out across t…
24th July 2020 -
The QWRAP Water Industry Initiative
How a partnership and an innovative initiative is streamlining training in the water industry.
How a partnership and an innovative initiative is streamlining training in the water industry.
24th July 2020 -
Looking back: When the Spanish flu struck Queensland
For soldiers who were lucky enough to return home to Queensland from fighting on the front lines in World War I, the excitement of seeing loved ones again turned to sorrow as many learned their mother
For soldiers who were lucky enough to return home to Queensland from fighting on the front lines in …
24th July 2020 -
Alison Woolla Memorial Award for Local Leadership in Preventing Domestic and Family Violence
The Alison Woolla Award acknowledges those individuals who are making a significant, local contribution to awareness and prevention of domestic and family violence (DFV).
The Alison Woolla Award acknowledges those individuals who are making a significant, local contribut…
24th July 2020 -
Domestic and family violence: When home isn’t a haven
Between 2014 and 2016 there were 219 victims of domestic homicide in Australia, with the effects felt by victims, their children and family and the wider community.
Between 2014 and 2016 there were 219 victims of domestic homicide in Australia, with the effects fel…
16th July 2020 -
Money, money, money – where does it all go?
Folks, these are very big numbers in anyone’s books, and they show the enormity of the role councils play in every aspect of the lives of Queenslanders.
Folks, these are very big numbers in anyone’s books, and they show the enormity of the role counci…
16th July 2020 -
New Queensland Award to Recognise Anti-Violence Leadership
LGAQ has launched the new Alison Woolla Memorial Award for Local Leadership in Preventing Domestic and Family Violence.
LGAQ has launched the new Alison Woolla Memorial Award for Local Leadership in Preventing Domestic a…
15th July 2020 -
Managing social media as an elected member
As an elected representative you will see the best and the worst of what social media has to offer - and navigating your way through this difficult area can be fraught.
As an elected representative you will see the best and the worst of what social media has to offer -…
14th July 2020 -
Re-energising our communities
Quarterly column from LGAQ President and Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson.
Quarterly column from LGAQ President and Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson.
10th July 2020