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LGAQ welcomes new program to cut NQ insurance costs
New $10 million State Government program to help cyclone-prone communities in North and Far North Queensland reduce the impact of natural disasters and cut the cost of insurance for residents.
New $10 million State Government program to help cyclone-prone communities in North and Far North Qu…
11th November 2021 -
Voting open on Hinchinbrook waste truck photo competition
Hinchinbrook Shire Council has opened the voting for its ‘Don’t Waste Hinchinbrook’ photography competition.
Hinchinbrook Shire Council has opened the voting for its ‘Don’t Waste Hinchinbrook’ photograph…
9th November 2021 -
Two local government legends named this year’s Community Champions
Two remarkable individuals who have made an outstanding impact in their local communities have today been recognised as the LGAQ's Local Government Community Champions.
Two remarkable individuals who have made an outstanding impact in their local communities have today…
27th October 2021 -
Councils call for Works for Queensland funding to go #BackTo100Mill
Queensland councils are calling on the State Government to restore funding to the highly successful Works for Queensland program.
Queensland councils are calling on the State Government to restore funding to the highly successful …
27th October 2021 -
Queensland councils unite to send a strong message: Fix the housing deficit
Queensland councils have sent a strong message to the State and Federal governments that they want action to address the state’s housing crisis including calling for a National Housing Summit.
Queensland councils have sent a strong message to the State and Federal governments that they want a…
27th October 2021 -
Bluetooth ‘e-padlocks’ unlock border road closures – and an innovation award
Goondiwindi Regional Council last night received the $10,000 Butch Lenton Bush Council Innovation Award for its ‘e-padlock’ trial.
Goondiwindi Regional Council last night received the $10,000 Butch Lenton Bush Council Innovation Aw…
27th October 2021 -
Selfless leadership against domestic abuse recognised in honour of Alison Woolla's legacy
Vital, life-changing support to protect another from domestic abuse has been recognised with the 2021 Alison Woolla Memorial Award for Local Leadership in Preventing Domestic and Family Violence.
Vital, life-changing support to protect another from domestic abuse has been recognised with the 202…
26th October 2021 -
Norfolk Island joins LGAQ
The CEO of the LGAQ, Greg Hallam, today welcomed the Norfolk Island Regional Council to the “LGAQ family”.
The CEO of the LGAQ, Greg Hallam, today welcomed the Norfolk Island Regional Council to the “LGAQ …
26th October 2021 -
News website a worthy winner of regional reporting prize
Country Caller's Harry Clarke has been announced as the 2021 winner of Queensland’s richest reporting prize, the Bean Lockyer Ticehurst Award for Excellence in Regional Journalism.
Country Caller's Harry Clarke has been announced as the 2021 winner of Queensland’s richest report…
25th October 2021 -
Instagram's big shift
The tech giants at Instagram make minor changes to the app every couple of months, but their most recent change has been a decided shift in focus...
The tech giants at Instagram make minor changes to the app every couple of months, but their most re…
25th October 2021 -
How economic development is defined for councils
One of the key challenges for many of our member councils is to clearly define economic development. I am hoping this will help clarify some of the key questions you might be asking.
One of the key challenges for many of our member councils is to clearly define economic development.…
25th October 2021 -
Local government must grab a slice of a growth tax
This week we're talking about a growth tax. There is no avoiding it. Australia will have to reform its tax system again before the end of the decade.
This week we're talking about a growth tax. There is no avoiding it. Australia will have to reform …
15th October 2021 -
In his own words: Greg Hallam's 'exit interview'
Rather than attempt to summarise 29 years of Greg's leadership, we thought it a better bet to let him speak for himself.
Rather than attempt to summarise 29 years of Greg's leadership, we thought it a better bet to let hi…
11th October 2021 -
Cloncurry's Beat the Heat festival sees huge turnout
Cloncurry Shire Council's annual Beat the Heat festival was back bigger and better than ever this year from 9-12 September.
Cloncurry Shire Council's annual Beat the Heat festival was back bigger and better than ever this ye…
24th September 2021 -
Redlands Coast diverts 276,000kg of paint and packaging from landfill
Redland Coast residents and tradies have diverted 276,592kg of paint and packaging from landfill over the past three years through participation in a paint recycling scheme.
Redland Coast residents and tradies have diverted 276,592kg of paint and packaging from landfill ove…
24th September 2021