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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…
13th October 2017 -
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 …
12th October 2017 -
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…
12th October 2017 -
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…
6th October 2017 -
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…
6th October 2017 -
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…
4th October 2017 -
$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…
28th September 2017 -
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 …
28th September 2017 -
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…
22nd September 2017 -
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…
22nd September 2017 -
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…
22nd September 2017 -
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…
22nd September 2017 -
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…
18th September 2017 -
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…
15th September 2017 -
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…
15th September 2017