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Southern Downs rolls out the welcome mat for Maroons
Fresh off their State of Origin win against the Blues, the Queensland Maroons will visit the Southern Downs region in July for a training session and a host of community events to boot.
Fresh off their State of Origin win against the Blues, the Queensland Maroons will visit the Souther…
23rd June 2022 -
Queensland councils’ Red Bench Relays continue to build DFV awareness
In its second outing, the Red Bench Relay continued to bring council staff and communities together to recognise the issue of Domestic and Family Violence (DFV).
In its second outing, the Red Bench Relay continued to bring council staff and communities together …
9th June 2022 -
2022 Federal Election Case Study – Investment needed in Douglas Shire to fast-track key water supply projects
One of the community's major water intake locations in its World Heritage rainforest is on track for water consumption to outstrip supply by 2025-26.
One of the community's major water intake locations in its World Heritage rainforest is on track for…
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Carpentaria Council cuts energy bills by $120,000 per annum
A clever energy-saving initiative undertaken by Carpentaria Shire Council is saving Council $120,000 each year.
A clever energy-saving initiative undertaken by Carpentaria Shire Council is saving Council $120,000…
6th May 2022 -
Housing Action Plan to address Queensland's housing crisis
Across Queensland—and, indeed, all of Australia—people are struggling to find safe, secure, and affordable housing.
Across Queensland—and, indeed, all of Australia—people are struggling to find safe, secure, and …
6th May 2022 -
Works for Queensland campaign calls for funding restoration
The LGAQ is asking the State Government to restore Works for Queensland funding back to $100 million per annum – consistent with historical funding levels.
The LGAQ is asking the State Government to restore Works for Queensland funding back to $100 million…
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2022 Federal Election Case Study - Logan, Redland and Ipswich City Councils move their communities toward zero-waste
A waste alliance between three neighbouring south-east Queensland councils – City of Logan, Ipswich City Council and Redland City Councils has been born to move communities toward zero-waste.
A waste alliance between three neighbouring south-east Queensland councils – City of Logan, Ipswic…
28th April 2022 -
Logan launches tourism brand
The City of Logan is positioning itself as an emerging tourism destination with Logan City Council launching a new tourism destination brand – ‘Explore Logan’.
The City of Logan is positioning itself as an emerging tourism destination with Logan City Council l…
12th April 2022 -
Candidates, parties must commit to supporting liveable communities
Political parties are being warned to put local communities first or risk coming last as the Federal Election campaign officially begins today.
Political parties are being warned to put local communities first or risk coming last as the Federal…
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Further disaster mitigation funding must flow
All levels of government must work together to ensure funding flows to help flood-impacted Queenslanders build back better.
All levels of government must work together to ensure funding flows to help flood-impacted Queenslan…
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Dealing with rubbish on Norfolk Island is not trash-talk
The remote location of Norfolk Island does not allow for access to standard waste disposal and recycling facilities, so an innovative solution was required to deal with the island's waste.
The remote location of Norfolk Island does not allow for access to standard waste disposal and recyc…
4th April 2022 -
Queensland councils welcome new stock route reforms
New laws introduced to ensure the future sustainability of the state’s stock route network.
New laws introduced to ensure the future sustainability of the state’s stock route network.
17th March 2022 -
Queensland councils welcome bridge funding boost
The Federal Government has committed an annual $95 million to the Bridges Renewal Program, with a further $10 million to be made available for each of the next four years.
The Federal Government has committed an annual $95 million to the Bridges Renewal Program, with a fu…
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Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding awarded prestigious McKinnon Prize
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding has been recognised for her courageous, visionary, ethical and collaborative political leadership by being named the 2021 McKinnon Emerging Political Leader of the Year.
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding has been recognised for her courageous, visionary, ethical and collabor…
3rd March 2022 -
Logan City Council commended for koala campaign
Griffith University has commended Logan City Council on its 2021/2022 koala breeding season campaign.
Griffith University has commended Logan City Council on its 2021/2022 koala breeding season campaign…
3rd March 2022