ALGA is calling on councils to join the ‘End the Freeze Campaign’ - urging the Turnbull Government to confirm the return of indexation of Financial Assistance Grants in this year’s federal budget.

North Queensland mayors met in Ingham this week with Deputy Premier and Planning Minister Jackie Trad and local MPs to discuss progress on North Queensland’s first ever regional plan.

CONSULTATION REQUEST | The Australian Coastal Councils Association invites your council to participate in a survey on the impact of online short-term rental services, such as Airbnb

Queensland Governor Paul De Jersey will be hosting Queensland outback mayors as a recognition of their hospitality during the Governor’s regional tours in 2015 and 2016.

The LGAQ and the Palaszczuk Government have established a partnership to support local councils plan for and respond to climate change

New industrial relations laws for public sector and local government workers took effect this week after reforms were implemented to the Industrial Relations Act 2016.

The LGAQ has called on the federal and state governments to step up their efforts in managing flying foxes in the wake of a parliamentary inquiry into the issue.

Local councils whose communities have been hit by big job losses due to a Federal Gov water buyback scheme fear the situation might get worse in key country towns unless the scheme is put on hold

The LGAQ has supported the Queensland Government's move to disclose donations in real-time but wants the disclosure to extend to a register of interests for council candidates.

It’s great to see this type of business confidence and the diversity of opportunities that our region has on offer: Western Downs Regional Council spokesperson for planning and environment

The QCoast2100 Program has awarded grant funding to 11 councils to assist coastal communities prepare for the impacts of climate change related coastal hazard risks.

A new LGAQ initiative will be used to employ a trade and investment mentor to support councils and create a Trade and Investment Attraction Professional Development Program customised for LG

The Winton Shire geothermal energy plant will come on line mid this year, providing an energy source for council buildings and eventually the entire town.

The Federal Court of Australia's landmark decision in August last year for the Native Title Case, Griffiths v Northern Territory (also known as the Timber Creek Case), may set a far reaching precedent

Key themes and areas of focus for the local government Advocacy Action Plan and State Election 10 Point Policy Plan have been developed and endorsed this week in Winton.