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It is time to go, Alan MacSporran
CCC Chair Alan MacSporran must do the right thing and stand down from his role after yet another case was thrown out of court today.
CCC Chair Alan MacSporran must do the right thing and stand down from his role after yet another cas…
20th January 2022 -
Former North Burnett CEO heading to Douglas Shire Council
Former North Burnett Regional Council CEO Rachel Cooper is heading north after being appointed the CEO of Douglas Shire Council.
Former North Burnett Regional Council CEO Rachel Cooper is heading north after being appointed the C…
24th December 2021 -
Immediate waste levy certainty welcomed
The LGAQ welcomes the State’s decision to continue offsetting the cost of the waste levy on household wheelie bins until the community has more options available to reduce rubbish going to landfill.
The LGAQ welcomes the State’s decision to continue offsetting the cost of the waste levy on househ…
11th December 2021 -
Western Downs Regional Council appoints CEO
Western Downs Regional Council has appointed Jodie Taylor as the new Chief Executive Officer to take the organisation forward for the next five years.
Western Downs Regional Council has appointed Jodie Taylor as the new Chief Executive Officer to tak…
10th December 2021 -
National honour for Aurukun Shire Mayor
The LGAQ extends its heartiest congratulations to Aurukun Shire Council Mayor, Councillor Keri Tamwoy, on being named ‘Person of the Year’ at the 2021 National NAIDOC Awards.
The LGAQ extends its heartiest congratulations to Aurukun Shire Council Mayor, Councillor Keri Tamwo…
2nd December 2021 -
LGAQ welcomes new program to cut NQ insurance costs
New $10 million State Government program to help cyclone-prone communities in North and Far North Queensland reduce the impact of natural disasters and cut the cost of insurance for residents.
New $10 million State Government program to help cyclone-prone communities in North and Far North Qu…
11th November 2021 -
In his own words: Greg Hallam's 'exit interview'
Rather than attempt to summarise 29 years of Greg's leadership, we thought it a better bet to let him speak for himself.
Rather than attempt to summarise 29 years of Greg's leadership, we thought it a better bet to let hi…
11th October 2021 -
Redlands Coast diverts 276,000kg of paint and packaging from landfill
Redland Coast residents and tradies have diverted 276,592kg of paint and packaging from landfill over the past three years through participation in a paint recycling scheme.
Redland Coast residents and tradies have diverted 276,592kg of paint and packaging from landfill ove…
24th September 2021 -
Nominate a local leader in domestic and family violence prevention
Nominations are now open for the Local Government Association of Queensland’s (LGAQ) Alison Woolla Memorial Award for local leadership in the prevention of domestic and family violence.
Nominations are now open for the Local Government Association of Queensland’s (LGAQ) Alison Woolla…
26th August 2021 -
Queensland Award recognising DFV awareness and prevention leadership
Nominations have opened for the Local Government Association of Queensland’s (LGAQ) second annual Alison Woolla Memorial Award for local leadership in preventing domestic and family violence.
Nominations have opened for the Local Government Association of Queensland’s (LGAQ) second annual …
10th August 2021 -
Social enterprise opportunities for your community
Queensland is on the crest of a wave of positive change, and it could not be more timely. What began 25 years ago as a community of practitioners bringing enterprise to their change work has grown.
Queensland is on the crest of a wave of positive change, and it could not be more timely. What beg…
22nd July 2021 -
A unique waste solution in Wowan
Our journeys as staff at LGAQ take us far and wide across Queensland, and I recently took up the opportunity to get up to date with Mayor Nev Ferrier and his executive team at Banana Shire Council.
Our journeys as staff at LGAQ take us far and wide across Queensland, and I recently took up the opp…
20th July 2021 -
A week in the world of…local government
My wrap this week might read at first like a week in the life of LGAQ but, if you read between the lines, you will easily understand that it is truly a glimpse into a week in the life at LGAQ.
My wrap this week might read at first like a week in the life of LGAQ but, if you read betwe…
4th June 2021 -
Red Bench Relay the first steps in 16 days of activism
LGAQ staff ‘voted with their feet’ today, walking against domestic and family violence in a ‘Red Bench Relay’.
LGAQ staff ‘voted with their feet’ today, walking against domestic and family violence in a ‘R…
25th November 2020 -
Council perfects Australian-first technology
Logan City Council has unveiled a project that could dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of wastewater treatments plants across the world.
Logan City Council has unveiled a project that could dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of was…
13th November 2020