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What are the hot local government topics for 2018?
Your LGAQ Policy Executive meets this week to set the agenda and discuss ongoing policy and legislative issues.
Your LGAQ Policy Executive meets this week to set the agenda and discuss ongoing policy and legislat…
6th February 2018 -
Craft a winning call to action in three steps
Digital communications officer Teresa Petzel shows us how to transform any copy into an engaging call to action.
Digital communications officer Teresa Petzel shows us how to transform any copy into an engaging cal…
2nd February 2018 -
Western Queensland research to help indigenous councils
The LGAQ will use preliminary results from USQ research in applications to support indigenous councils that suffer from poor connectivity.
The LGAQ will use preliminary results from USQ research in applications to support indigenous counci…
2nd February 2018 -
More than books: libraries in Queensland have a bigger story to tell
Guest contributor Louise Denoon tells us why there are more to libraries than meets the eye.
Guest contributor Louise Denoon tells us why there are more to libraries than meets the eye.
2nd February 2018 -
LGAQ to appear at public hearing
LGAQ CEO Greg Hallam will explain how councils will be affected by GST changes when he appears at a Productivity Commission hearing next week
LGAQ CEO Greg Hallam will explain how councils will be affected by GST changes when he appears at a …
2nd February 2018 -
Tourism talks head regional
The tourism priorities of Queensland councils will be under the microscope at a series of roundtables in regional areas later this month. How can you get involved?
The tourism priorities of Queensland councils will be under the microscope at a series of roundtable…
1st February 2018 -
Qld local governments powering climate solutions
Brisbane, Logan, Sunshine Coast and Cairns councils this week joined the Climate Council’s Cities Power Partnership, a collaborative network of Australian local governments
Brisbane, Logan, Sunshine Coast and Cairns councils this week joined the Climate Council’s Cities …
30th January 2018 -
17-year-olds to be included in Qld's youth justice system
From 12 February, the same SPER processes will apply to them as currently do for 15 and 16-year olds.
From 12 February, the same SPER processes will apply to them as currently do for 15 and 16-year olds…
29th January 2018 -
Vale old dragonfly
The LGAQ this week farewelled one of our most stalwart allies, legendary PR man Peter Cole, who died earlier this month, aged 77.
The LGAQ this week farewelled one of our most stalwart allies, legendary PR man Peter Cole, who died…
25th January 2018 -
WOW: Lots of compliance resources
Great new resources and updates in the compliance and governance areas covering hoarding, delegations, fraud, asbestos, DM Guidelines.
Great new resources and updates in the compliance and governance areas covering hoarding, delegation…
25th January 2018 -
Generation next: Women in local government
Councils throughout Queensland are benefiting from a wave of women embracing the challenge of leading their local communities.
Councils throughout Queensland are benefiting from a wave of women embracing the challenge of leadin…
24th January 2018 -
Here to help: Introducing social media officer Jacinta Wilson
Hailing from the Sunshine Coast, Jacinta is here to help councils build their profiles and share the unique stories from their communities.
Hailing from the Sunshine Coast, Jacinta is here to help councils build their profiles and share th…
24th January 2018 -
Distributing GST across Australia
Why is the current inquiry into how GST distribution works relevant to councils? What's the LGAQ doing to represent you?
Why is the current inquiry into how GST distribution works relevant to councils? What's the LGAQ doi…
24th January 2018 -
Entries for LGAQ Regional Journalism Award extended
The deadline has been extended for entries to the LGAQ’s $15,000 2018 Bean Lockyer Ticehurst Award for Excellence in Regional Journalism
The deadline has been extended for entries to the LGAQ’s $15,000 2018 Bean Lockyer Ticehurst Award…
23rd January 2018 -
Federal State financial relations. How to share around really big buckets of money
Should there be a system that provides for an equitable level of services to people, no matter where they live in Australia?
Should there be a system that provides for an equitable level of services to people, no matter wher…
22nd January 2018