Queensland's largest council has put better disaster communications in the hands of its local fire crews.

To say it has been a crazy week is an understatement. We have had the State Election on Halloween, a Melbourne Cup run under very different COVID-19 circumstances, and the USA Election.

To help support councils in reducing risks, time, and costs associated with procurement, the LGAQ and Local Buy developed Nex Gen.

It is our sad duty to advise you of the passing of Stephen Fynes-Clinton, Barrister at Law, aged 59.

Victor Jensen (grade 3) was this week presented a $2500 cheque by Townsville City Council Mayor Jenny Hill for his winning entry in the LGAQ Better Communities competition.

On the cusp of 125th anniversary of service to the local government sector in Queensland, the Local Government Association of Queensland stands ready to deliver.

Funding to help create jobs and help the state weather the COVID-19 pandemic.

Queensland councils know the power of their voices when they unite as one. 

The LGAQ thanks Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, Treasurer Cameron Dick and Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe for supporting the LGAQ’s Battleplan for Queensland Local Communities.

The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) is inviting you to build your dream town - and to try your hand at being mayor, planner and, of course, resident.

Queensland councils are concerned inadequate investment in the Queensland Invasive Plants and Animals Strategy 2018-2023 could see it fail to deliver.

The President of the LGAQ, Mayor Mark Jamieson has called on the Member for Capalaba, Don Brown MP, to cease using Parliamentary Privilege to pursue a political agenda

There will be a lot of words spoken and a myriad of issues debated during this election campaign but one policy challenge that may struggle to gain attention is indigenous housing.

In a win for Queensland councils, the LGAQ has been successful in its advocacy on the Economic Development and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018.

Mayors and councillors from across Queensland gathered in Brisbane this week for a special meeting in response to the State Government's proposed electoral reforms.