On Monday the 6th of November the LGAQ attended the public hearing as a witness for the Strong and Sustainable Resource Communities Bill.

A safer, more efficient method of load restraint now means councils in cotton producing areas have granted pre-approved access for cotton carrying road trains

A safer, more efficient method of load restraint now means councils in cotton producing areas have granted pre-approved access for cotton carrying road trains

As part of its Submission to the 2016 – 2017 Federal Budget, ALGA has asked for certainty the indexation of Financial Assistance Grants will be restored.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says its time for COAG to be held outside the capital cities for the first time.

With support from the Somerset Council a program initiated by the Lowood State School and State High School is deterring truancy by engaging local businesses.

Ivan Colhoun, Chief Economist, Markets for National Australia Bank is set to provide a keynote address at the 5th Local Government Financial Sustainability Summit in Cairns March 29-30.

Learn more about the proposed Bill and what it means for local councils and communities.

The town has applied some key measures to remain solvent throughout a housing crisis and an economic crash providing valuable economic management insights.

The LGAQ has applauded the announcement by the Deputy Premier, Minister for Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning the Hon Jackie Trad MP of the $200 million Worrks for Queensland program.

Sunshine Coast Council trainee Bailey Boreham has secured a full-time job with the council’s parks and gardens division following the completion of his horticultural traineeship

65 regional councils will receive funding Under the Palaszczuk Government’s $200 million Works for Queensland program, ensuring local gov plays a pivotal role in Queensland’s job creation