The peak body representing Queensland’s councils has called on the State Government to help support the building sector to activate almost 100,000 residential lots already approved statewide.

Entries have been extended for Queensland’s richest reporting prize, the Bean Lockyer Ticehurst Award for Excellence in Regional Journalism.

With the announcement Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio will retire on 21 July, the LGAQ pays tribute to a local government legend, who dedicated more than 40 years to the sector.

It’s additional funding to the QCoast2100 program that supports local governments to implement climate change adaptation.

Townsville City Council’s laboratory is one of only two local government laboratories outside Brisbane approved to test for Legionella pneumophila

The next Queensland local government election is scheduled for March 2024. Find relevant information here in the lead-up to the elections.

Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) CEO Alison Smith welcomed today’s announcement of State Government funding to facilitate the delivery of housing action plans across Queensland.

A critical lack of federal funding is leaving Queensland with a flood warning system prone to breakdown and patchy coverage

Outside the Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council building flies the flag of another council. It’s one that’s 1,500 kilometres south of the township, or 16.5 hours by car—a lot more via a WWII-era train.

Five proud winners, including four in Queensland - in Australia joined accredited parks and green spaces in 16 other countries around the world for this latest announcement.

Be a Voice for Generations: Queenslanders are encouraged to apply now for a share of the Celebrating Reconciliation Grants Program 2023.

LGAQ acknowledges the contributions of Mr Herbert Keith Oliver (PSM, FLGMA), another legend of the Queensland local government family who passed away in November.

A former Esk councillor who served local government for almost four decades has died.

​The Australian Government has announced an update to the Australian Citizenship Ceremonies Code, allowing councils to hold Australia Day citizenship ceremonies on or around 26 January.

As a part of its commitment to gender equality, Townsville City Council has developed Support the Cycle as a way to reduce stress and anxiety for people who menstruate.