Local governments work together to identify practical solutions that will help coastal communities prepare for storm tide flooding, coastal erosion and sea level rise.

Qld councils have cited the job and regional economic impacts of having a more decentralised approach to locating Australian Public Service offices.

From geothermal power in Thargomindah, to a 24-hour gym to support mental health in Quilpie, the communities of Queensland's South West are proof of the power of an entrepreneurial spirit.

The Palaszczuk Government has increased the State Government Financial Aid program (SGFA) by $3.4 million and streamlined the allocation and payment system.

A bill banning 100% fly in fly out workers on large mining resource projects passed with bipartisan support in the Queensland Parliament last week.

Representatives from 17 councils, including 10 mayors, attended a briefing on bulk water pricing by SunWater last week.

At a recent briefing the LGAQ and nine reef catchment mayors raised concerns about the State and Federal Governments’ approach to protecting the Great Barrier Reef.

The LGAQ and Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) are a step closer towards the finalisation of a new cost sharing arrangement for works in state controlled road corridors.

In its submission to the Department of Communications and Arts the LGAQ have said there is little evidence to support the proposed changes presented in the telecommunications carrier and immunities co

Queensland will see the introduction of a “cash for cans” scheme and a ban on single-use plastic shopping bags after a Waste Reduction amendment Bill was passed in Queensland Parliament this week.

The state government has loaned $18 million to Longreach Regional council for the construction of 2, 500 kilometres of fencing to protect sheep flocks against wild dogs.

Improved telecommunication services, opportunities to boost community digital literacy and growing industry partnerships were on the agenda of an Indigenous Innovation Tour in Sydney this week.

Whitsunday Regional Council financial services officer Sandra Black has been nominated for this year’s Everyday Heroes Awards for her tireless work supporting the community during Tropical Cyclone Deb

As the Commonwealth‘s primary method of fiscal equalisation to local government, the distribution of Financial Assistance Grants (FA Grants) is a matter of continuing

Councils using GPS vehicle tracking solutions stand to gain a revenue windfall following the Australian Tax Office class ruling to allow location based vehicle data in calculating the off-road fuel ta