The Federal Government deserves credit for coming to the party on a range of critical decisions related to the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA).

This week has epitomised what the LGAQ is all about. We dealt with the here and now by practically helping and advocating for councils around all matters Cyclone Debbie (with Propel fielding thousands

Planning for, managing and recovering from natural disasters are all mainstays of local government these days.

LGAQ President Mark Jamieson met with Minister Michael Keenan in Canberra this week to refute the government’s claim that plant and equipment costs have never been eligible for reimbursements

Queensland local government needs to make certain it is not only heard but seen in the corridors of power in Canberra: the Commonwealth raises 85 percent of the nation’s total public revenue.

I saw the future along the Flinders Highway this week... that vision was women, five of them to be precise, all leading their councils in pushing for economic development, technology and innovation.

Strike while the iron is hot is a well-worn but very apt saying. It’s certainly entirely appropriate in the current state and federal political and fiscal environments.

This is a story of how not to look after the regions, that part of the great Australian electorate that is likely to decide the outcome of the next Queensland and federal elections.

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

No other institution has the same reputation for building and managing infrastructure from which the community and local businesses can benefit. It’s a quality of local government we should not be shy

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

Winton was the destination this week as the LGAQ Policy Executive and senior staff descended on the proud, historic and innovative Western Queensland town for two full days.

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.

Local government in Queensland has a new minister.

One word epitomises the challenges for Queensland councils in 2017: delivery.