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New exhibition celebrates Redland Art Gallery Collection
A diverse selection of works from the Redland Art Gallery (RAG) Collection will form the next exhibition at Redland Art Gallery, Capalaba from 14 January 2023.
A diverse selection of works from the Redland Art Gallery (RAG) Collection will form the next exhibi…
3rd January 2023 -
Etheridge eyes carbon-positive prize
The Far North Queensland Shire of Etheridge covers an area of nearly 40,000 kilometres² of primarily cattle and mining Savannah Gulf country.
The Far North Queensland Shire of Etheridge covers an area of nearly 40,000 kilometres² of primaril…
17th November 2022 -
Fraser Coast: The Golden Triangle
Abounding in natural beauty and opportunity, the region is a must-see destination for visitors, a cherished home to locals, and a magnet for tree- and sea-changers alike.
Abounding in natural beauty and opportunity, the region is a must-see destination for visitors, a ch…
16th November 2022 -
Councils 'unseal' reef protection opportunities with innovative research
Thousands of kilometres of unsealed road networks are potentially causing significant damage to our beloved Great Barrier Reef and local governments have come together to contribute to its protection.
Thousands of kilometres of unsealed road networks are potentially causing significant damage to our …
16th November 2022 -
Logan video encourages migrants, refugees to learn to swim
The City of Logan has embraced its cultural diversity and produced a video featuring seven different languages to encourage refugees and migrants to learn to swim.
The City of Logan has embraced its cultural diversity and produced a video featuring seven different…
15th November 2022 -
Balonne educational ‘Hub’ wins $10,000 for community literacy and numeracy program
Balonne Shire Council will receive a $10,000 bursary from Peak Services as winners of this year’s Butch Lenton Memorial Bush Council Innovation Award.
Balonne Shire Council will receive a $10,000 bursary from Peak Services as winners of this year’s …
19th October 2022 -
The countdown is on to the 126th LGAQ Annual Conference
Taking place at the Cairns Convention Centre from 17-19 October, this year’s conference theme is ‘Community Liveability’, recognising that every Queensland community deserve to be a liveable one.
Taking place at the Cairns Convention Centre from 17-19 October, this year’s conference theme is �…
11th October 2022 -
Action plan to address overcrowding in remote and discrete First Nations communities
A desperate housing shortage is putting First Nations children at a disadvantage at school and setting back health care and life expectancy.
A desperate housing shortage is putting First Nations children at a disadvantage at school and setti…
14th September 2022 -
Banana Shire Council's solar recycling facility shows proactive waste approach
Researchers from Macquarie University predict that Australia will accumulate one million tonnes of solar panel waste by 2047—the weight of 19 Sydney Harbour Bridges.
Researchers from Macquarie University predict that Australia will accumulate one million tonnes of s…
23rd August 2022 -
New Cherbourg contact centre provides opportunity for locals
Work has officially begun at Cherbourg’s trailblazing new community call centre that was opened in April—the first call centre in a First Nations community in the country.
Work has officially begun at Cherbourg’s trailblazing new community call centre that was opened in…
23rd August 2022 -
CCC Commission of Inquiry findings welcomed, now compensation must flow to those impacted
LGAQ CEO Alison Smith today welcomed the report of the Commission of Inquiry into the CCC, including the recommendation 32 recommendations.
LGAQ CEO Alison Smith today welcomed the report of the Commission of Inquiry into the CCC, including…
9th August 2022 -
Coastal Leaders set to converge on Gladstone
With more than half of Queensland’s councils situated along a coastline and being home to more than 3.5 million residents, there are challenges aplenty for Queensland’s coastal councils.
With more than half of Queensland’s councils situated along a coastline and being home to more tha…
1st August 2022 -
Youth urban art project brightens Cairns
Teenagers making their way from the youth justice system into employment have been beautifying parks, footpaths and underpasses in Cairns.
Teenagers making their way from the youth justice system into employment have been beautifying parks…
21st July 2022 -
MBRC: Activate the Supernode!
One of Australia’s largest proposed ‘green data’ storage facilities has been announced for the Moreton Bay region.
One of Australia’s largest proposed ‘green data’ storage facilities has been announced for the…
11th July 2022 -
Aurukun artists showcase Wik and Kugu stories at CIAF
Traditional performance and artefacts reflecting the cultural stories behind the paintings and sculptures of Aurukun’s Wik and Kugu Arts Centre artists are part of their exhibitions.
Traditional performance and artefacts reflecting the cultural stories behind the paintings and sculp…
7th July 2022