More than $7.1 million will fund 365 traineeships and 110 apprenticeships at local councils across Queensland.

Paroo Shire will be officially out of drought from December 1, for the first time since 2013, bringing the area of Queensland still drought declared down to 38.1 per cent.

Mayor Stewart received a special commendation recognising her prevention and awareness work in the Noosa Shire during the presentation of the third annual Alison Woolla Memorial Award.

Day one of the 2022 LGAQ Annual Conference kicked off with a panel discussion about the success of Regional University Centres (RUC) in Queensland.

Taking place at the Cairns Convention Centre from 17-19 October, this year’s conference theme is ‘Community Liveability’, recognising that every Queensland community deserve to be a liveable one.

A lack of housing options for future residents is jeopardising major economic opportunities to help rural and remote communities like Etheridge and Murweh Shire grow.

Central Highlands, Rockhampton, Banana, Noosa and Toowoomba Councils have all bought bowel cancer testing kits for their staff.

Over the past decade, no single issue has grabbed the attention of the public as much as climate change.

New laws introduced to ensure the future sustainability of the state’s stock route network.

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.

Queensland councils are urging the Federal Government to immediately commit to a trial of domestic mobile roaming during emergencies.

The LGAQ is calling on the Federal Government to commit to a $100 million per annum housing package - for at least five years - in its upcoming budget.

Queensland councils are calling on the Federal Government for urgently needed roads funding to provide vital supply chain support, with the flow-on effect of making the state’s roads safer for all.

A Commission of Inquiry into the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC), to be headed by Tony Fitzgerald AC QC, is a critical step in restoring confidence in this important institution.

The LGAQ President, Sunshine Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Jamieson, welcomes the decision of the Chair of the Crime and Corruption Commission to resign.