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Councils attracting overseas business
NQROC has participated in a new training program designed to help councils in their efforts to attract overseas business. Register your interest in a workshop to be held at your ROC meeting.
NQROC has participated in a new training program designed to help councils in their efforts to attra…
19th July 2018 -
We answer your vegetation management questions
How will recent changes to the Act affect councils? See these FAQs for answers to the most common questions.
How will recent changes to the Act affect councils? See these FAQs for answers to the most common qu…
11th July 2018 -
Community door knock around the corner
Emergency Services volunteers and staff will be on the ground in Queensland on Saturday 15 September between 8am - 5pm to door knock the community.
Emergency Services volunteers and staff will be on the ground in Queensland on Saturday 15 September…
2nd July 2018 -
5 things you may not know about zero waste to landfill solutions
Local councils and the QLD Government are looking at investing in innovative technologies to reduce our reliance on landfill, and transform our waste into usable products like electricity and biofuel
Local councils and the QLD Government are looking at investing in innovative technologies to reduce…
27th June 2018 -
Indigenous housing funding with Mayor Wayne Butcher
At the 2018 Indigenous Leaders Forum, we chatted with Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council Mayor Wayne Butcher about the importance of indigenous housing funding.
At the 2018 Indigenous Leaders Forum, we chatted with Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council Mayor …
14th June 2018 -
A blueprint for action
If Queensland local government was listed on the stock exchange, it would be a bigger business in terms of staff numbers and assets under management than the State’s top three public companies
If Queensland local government was listed on the stock exchange, it would be a bigger business in te…
14th June 2018 -
RAPAD: unlocking renewable energy in Central Western Queensland
The seven councils that form the Central Western Queensland Remote Area Planning and Development Board (RAPAD) have a bold plan – to become an energy superpower of the low carbon world.
The seven councils that form the Central Western Queensland Remote Area Planning and Development Boa…
14th June 2018 -
What does the State Budget mean for Qld councils?
See our Budget scorecard and a breakdown of outcomes for local councils.
See our Budget scorecard and a breakdown of outcomes for local councils.
13th June 2018 -
Indigenous leaders come together
Mayors from Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander council’s gathered at LGAQ’s Indigenous Leaders forum in Cairns this week.
Mayors from Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander council’s gathered at LGAQ’s In…
7th June 2018 -
Heavy vehicle update: Chain of responsibility laws
On 1 October 2018, amendments to the Chain of Responsibility (CoR) laws will come into effect.
On 1 October 2018, amendments to the Chain of Responsibility (CoR) laws will come into effect.
7th June 2018 -
Tax time for trucks
The ATO has some advice for Queensland councils about the tax treatment of payments to council employees who hire their truck to Council.
The ATO has some advice for Queensland councils about the tax treatment of payments to council emplo…
6th June 2018 -
Visitors in focus: Mayor Rachel Chambers
We spoke to North Burnett Mayor Rachel Chambers about why the road network is so vital to the region.
We spoke to North Burnett Mayor Rachel Chambers about why the road network is so vital to the region…
1st June 2018 -
2018 LGAQ Annual Conference Motions
This year, we'll officially launch our brand-new process of electronic only submission for councils submitting motions for debate. All motions will now be lodged through LG Online using a simple form.
This year, we'll officially launch our brand-new process of electronic only submission for councils …
22nd May 2018 -
UPDATE: New local government legislation
The Belcarra Bill received royal assent on 21 May and has entered into force. The Department has released Guidelines for your assistance. We break down the provisions contained in the new legislation.
The Belcarra Bill received royal assent on 21 May and has entered into force. The Department has rel…
22nd May 2018 -
Quick read: new legislation
This week, Queensland Parliament passed two pieces of legislation with dismissal and suspension powers that go beyond what the CCC recommended in the Operation Belcarra report.
This week, Queensland Parliament passed two pieces of legislation with dismissal and suspension powe…
18th May 2018