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  • New complaints system in place

    The State Government has passed legislation that will see an independent assessor introduced to deal with council complaints.

    The State Government has passed legislation that will see an independent assessor introduced to deal…

  • DestinationQ: Competitiveness through collaboration

    The annual leading tourism industry forum bringing industry and government together to find ways to grow the tourism industry and create jobs.

    The annual leading tourism industry forum bringing industry and government together to find ways to …

  • Good-bye to Butch from the local government family

    They often say people are memorialised in death, but everyone knew Mayor Butch Lenton was special. From the first time he met you, he drew you in because special was how he made you feel.

    They often say people are memorialised in death, but everyone knew Mayor Butch Lenton was special. F…

  • Training program a winner

    Local councils investing in the First Start training program are confident they can surpass the success rates of almost 80 percent that the program has already achieved.

    Local councils investing in the First Start training program are confident they can surpass the succ…

  • A Response to Belcarra

    No other level of government has been more proactive in giving practical effect to the principles of transparency and openness than local councils in Queensland.

    No other level of government has been more proactive in giving practical effect to the principles of…

  • What's up for debate at Annual Conference?

    A snapshot of some of the key motions up for discussion at this year's Annual Conference in Gladstone, 16-18 October.

    A snapshot of some of the key motions up for discussion at this year's Annual Conference in Gladston…

  • $5 million Diamantina road upgrade officially open

    A $5 million upgrade of the Diamantina Developmental Road between Bedourie and Boulia in far west Queensland is officially open.

    A $5 million upgrade of the Diamantina Developmental Road between Bedourie and Boulia in far west Qu…

  • Water forum to showcase tech-savvy growers

    The upcoming Burdekin Water Forum will delve into cutting edge technology used in irrigated farming around Australia.

    The upcoming Burdekin Water Forum will delve into cutting edge technology used in irrigated farming …

  • NDRRA disaster funding news

    As a result of representations made by councils, the LGAQ and the QRA, the Commonwealth has provided the QRA with some clarifications that address some common questions previously raised by councils.

    As a result of representations made by councils, the LGAQ and the QRA, the Commonwealth has provided…

  • Trading on a first

    The LGAQ has appointed Paul Cranch as a Senior Trade and Investment Advisor. In a first for the LGAQ, Paul will work to improve trade and investment attraction strategies for councils and their region

    The LGAQ has appointed Paul Cranch as a Senior Trade and Investment Advisor. In a first for the LGAQ…

  • More Works for Queensland projects announced

    The Palaszczuk Government has announced the next round of projects to be funded under round two of the Works for Queensland program.

    The Palaszczuk Government has announced the next round of projects to be funded under round two of t…

  • Premier touts triumphs

    Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk laid out her Government’s achievements this week in Brisbane at the annual CEDA State of the State address.

    Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk laid out her Government’s achievements this week in Brisb…

  • New award pay rates

    Details of the new rates as prescribed in the award can be found in the LG Online on-line Award Service. Effective from 01 September 2017.

    Details of the new rates as prescribed in the award can be found in the LG Online on-line Award Serv…

  • Cross-border waste under microscope

    The LGAQ is seeking input into a submission and encourages all councils in line for potential impacts to have their say. The investigation would examine incentives for movement of waste and consider t

    The LGAQ is seeking input into a submission and encourages all councils in line for potential impact…

  • How best to fund libraries

    The LGAQ is calling for grants to public libraries to be calculated using information from the Australian Bureau of Statistics rather than Census data - ABS estimate of Queensland’s resident populatio

    The LGAQ is calling for grants to public libraries to be calculated using information from the Austr…