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River and rain gauge upgrade funding commitment critical
The Queensland Government’s commitment to share the ongoing costs if the Commonwealth invests to upgrade the network, is a vital first step in ensuring the safety of local communities.
The Queensland Government’s commitment to share the ongoing costs if the Commonwealth invests to u…
18th March 2022 -
How Scenic Rim Regional Council worked with its community on bushfire recovery projects
In the thick of the bushfires of 2019’s Black Summer, Beechmont resident Jessica Brown had fires reach her back gate, with 11 homes on her street Timbarra Drive razed.
In the thick of the bushfires of 2019’s Black Summer, Beechmont resident Jessica Brown had fires r…
15th March 2022 -
Logan City Council opens evacuation centre for flood-affected
An evacuation centre for City of Logan residents displaced by rising floodwaters is now open at the Logan Metro Sports & Events Centre in Crestmead thanks to Council and hard-working volunteers.
An evacuation centre for City of Logan residents displaced by rising floodwaters is now open at the …
1st March 2022 -
Federal funding must flow to address overcrowding in Queensland's most vulnerable communities
The LGAQ is calling on the Federal Government to commit to a $100 million per annum housing package - for at least five years - in its upcoming budget.
The LGAQ is calling on the Federal Government to commit to a $100 million per annum housing package …
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Councils call for vital roads funding to prevent supply chain shortages
Queensland councils are calling on the Federal Government for urgently needed roads funding to provide vital supply chain support, with the flow-on effect of making the state’s roads safer for all.
Queensland councils are calling on the Federal Government for urgently needed roads funding to provi…
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Cairns searching for region's most inspirational women
Nominations are open for the 2022 Cairns International Women’s Day Awards, with winners to be announced at a special breakfast event at the Hilton Cairns on Tuesday 8 March.
Nominations are open for the 2022 Cairns International Women’s Day Awards, with winners to be anno…
7th February 2022 -
To infinity and beyond Facebook
Meta is the new Facebook and can be described as an adjective. The Meta World is here and Mark Zuckerberg is ready to take us into the next phase with the help of Artificial Intelligence and VR.
Meta is the new Facebook and can be described as an adjective. The Meta World is here and Mark Zucke…
4th February 2022 -
Commission of Inquiry into the CCC a critical next step
A Commission of Inquiry into the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC), to be headed by Tony Fitzgerald AC QC, is a critical step in restoring confidence in this important institution.
A Commission of Inquiry into the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC), to be headed by T…
31st January 2022 -
Councils welcome CCC Chair resignation
The LGAQ President, Sunshine Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Jamieson, welcomes the decision of the Chair of the Crime and Corruption Commission to resign.
The LGAQ President, Sunshine Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Jamieson, welcomes the decision of th…
25th January 2022 -
'Turtle Tank' to revitalise Gladstone Region tourism
You’ve heard of the hit Network Ten show Shark Tank, but a new sensation is coming to Gladstone Region with the tourism innovation fund ‘Turtle Tank’.
You’ve heard of the hit Network Ten show Shark Tank, but a new sensation is coming to Gladstone Re…
12th January 2022 -
Vale Peter Blundell
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has paid tribute to former Southern Downs Mayor Peter Blundell.
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has paid tribute to former Southern Downs May…
5th January 2022 -
Former North Burnett CEO heading to Douglas Shire Council
Former North Burnett Regional Council CEO Rachel Cooper is heading north after being appointed the CEO of Douglas Shire Council.
Former North Burnett Regional Council CEO Rachel Cooper is heading north after being appointed the C…
24th December 2021 -
Immediate waste levy certainty welcomed
The LGAQ welcomes the State’s decision to continue offsetting the cost of the waste levy on household wheelie bins until the community has more options available to reduce rubbish going to landfill.
The LGAQ welcomes the State’s decision to continue offsetting the cost of the waste levy on househ…
11th December 2021 -
Logan City Council announces new CEO
Logan City Council has announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Darren Scott.
Logan City Council has announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Darren Sco…
30th November 2021 -
New art museum to put Rocky in the picture
With the newly constructed Museum of Art, Rockhampton is poised for a legacy as a cultural capital of Queensland.
With the newly constructed Museum of Art, Rockhampton is poised for a legacy as a cultural capital o…
25th November 2021