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  • LGAQ takes out winning spots at IPWEA Excellence Awards

    QCoast2100 and QWRAP are providing winning solutions for Queensland councils.

    QCoast2100 and QWRAP are providing winning solutions for Queensland councils.

  • We need access to a growth tax

    CEO column: "Contrary to public opinion, rates are not a growth tax."

    CEO column: "Contrary to public opinion, rates are not a growth tax."

  • Standing up for councils

    At its core, the LGAQ is a creature of Queensland councils. It has been since its beginning 122 years ago. We are a not-for-profit public company limited by guarantee.

    At its core, the LGAQ is a creature of Queensland councils. It has been since its beginning 122 year…

  • LGAQ appears at waste hearing

    The LGAQ this week appeared behalf of its members at the public hearing into the highly anticipated Waste Reduction and Recycling (Waste Levy) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018.

    The LGAQ this week appeared behalf of its members at the public hearing into the highly anticipated …

  • Time to lead from the front

    The scope of the issues that councils deal with is growing ever more complex and difficult, even if the bulk of that activity remains unappreciated by the federal and state governments.

    The scope of the issues that councils deal with is growing ever more complex and difficult, even if …

  • Waste Bill extends deadline for councils

    The Parliamentary Committee inquiring into the legislation underpinning the waste levy has extended the deadline for Queensland councils to have their say, following lobbying by the LGAQ.

    The Parliamentary Committee inquiring into the legislation underpinning the waste levy has extended …

  • Big battles, big wins

    When it comes to protecting the interests of local councils and their communities, the courts are often where the big battles are fought.

    When it comes to protecting the interests of local councils and their communities, the courts are of…

  • Serious water utility charge decision overturned

    The Court of Appeal has overturned a decision which invalidated Mount Isa City Council’s water utility charge in December 2017.

    The Court of Appeal has overturned a decision which invalidated Mount Isa City Council’s water uti…

  • Waste solutions on tour

    The investigation by Peak Services into this industry was spot on: Queensland can support the roll out of five to eight anaerobic digestion plants to produce energy from waste.

    The investigation by Peak Services into this industry was spot on: Queensland can support the roll o…

  • Best of regional journalism in the spotlight

    Finalists announced for the LGAQ $15,000 Bean Lockyer Ticehurst Award for Excellence in Regional Journalism.

    Finalists announced for the LGAQ $15,000 Bean Lockyer Ticehurst Award for Excellence in Regional Jou…

  • Waste levy: Does not clean up councils concerns

    The Palaszczuk Government’s unveiling of its waste levy legislation has local councils continuing to grapple with how they are expected to collect this new tax for the State.

    The Palaszczuk Government’s unveiling of its waste levy legislation has local councils continuing …

  • May your words be your guide

    An open letter to Bridget McKenzie, Minister for Regional Services, Sport, Local Government and Decentralisation.

    An open letter to Bridget McKenzie, Minister for Regional Services, Sport, Local Government and Dece…

  • Steady hand amid upheaval

    In a week of upheaval in Australian politics, it was interesting to watch the leadership drama in Canberra from the idyllic north Queensland community of Palm Island, where the LGAQ Policy Executive m

    In a week of upheaval in Australian politics, it was interesting to watch the leadership drama in Ca…

  • Entries for LGAQ Regional Journalism Award extended

    The deadline for LGAQ's $15,000 regional journalism award has been extended.

    The deadline for LGAQ's $15,000 regional journalism award has been extended.

  • LGAQ Policy Executive meets on Palm Island in historic first

    The Local Government Association of Queensland’s Policy Executive have met on Palm Island this week in a historic first for the Association.

    The Local Government Association of Queensland’s Policy Executive have met on Palm Island this wee…