The LGAQ held the second Waste Forum for 2018 over Wednesday and Thursday this week. Some 90 delegates from 30 councils listened to state representatives speak on the waste levy and the associated was

The LGAQ continues its intense lobbying of the Palaszczuk Government to agree to defer the start of its waste levy until 1 July 2019, commencing at a fee $75 a tonne for municipal solid waste.

The Palaszczuk Government should push the date of the introduction of its new waste levy to 1 July 2019 to allow local councils to be better prepared to reduce its impact on Queensland households.

At this year’s inaugural ‘LGx’ communication and media forum, we sought to recognise innovation and excellence.

Townsville City Council’s Public Affairs Team has scooped two awards at LGAQ's LGx comunication and media forum - showcasing local talent is the best in Queensland.

Just a day after the 122nd LGAQ annual conference wrapped up this week, we were working to implement many of the important policy resolutions passed by delegates.

Queensland councils have put federal election candidates on notice that their communities want a dramatic increase in the amount of financial assistance grants the Federal Government distributes.

LGAQ President Mayor Mark Jamieson has welcomed over 800 local government delegates and observers to this year's Annual Conference this morning.

LGAQ President Mayor Mark Jamieson's opening address spoke of community trust, partnerships, the Federal funding pie and more top issues for councils.

A series of comprehensive reports detailing the bad deal regional air passengers receive from airlines has taken out the prestigious LGAQ Bean Lockyer Ticehurst award for excellence in regional journa

Ahead of the state election, the LGAQ has called for the incoming government to adequately assess the cumulative social impacts of resource projects on communities.

The drought, currently affecting New South Wales and Queensland, is being described by many farmers as the worst drought in living memory. In Queensland, 57.4 % of the state is affected.

Councils are invited to have their say on The Queensland Plan.

In all the hustle and bustle of daily goings-on, it’s easy to forget basics like how a good set of checks and balances can do wonders for strategy and accountability.

The LGAQ have been working with indigenous communities to encourage participation in the digital economy, focussing on infrastructure, awareness and skills.