The Local Government Association of Queensland said the Budget went some way to meeting the needs of local communities but councils would continue to push for more investment from Canberra.

Mayors and councillors from across Queensland today overwhelmingly rejected the Palaszczuk Government’s plans to force changes to the way people elect their local councils.

Local government coordination across the Torres Strait, Cape York and Gulf region continues to gain momentum with all 14 of the region’s local governing authorities coming together last week.

The Palaszczuk Government’s decision to walk back proposed major changes to the way people vote at local council elections was very welcome.

Fast Facts - Nature Conservation (Special Wildlife Reserves) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill.

Queensland councils have welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of increased roads funding, a move that will help improve road safety outcomes across the state.

I would like to acknowledge and congratulate Brisbane Lord Mayor and good friend Graham Quirk on a stellar career in local government.

With some parts still recovering from devastating floods, and other parts hoping for drought relief; Cloncurry has experienced the full gamut of weather in recent months.

On 21 March 2019, the Waste Reduction and Recycling (Waste Levy) Amendment Regulation 2019 was made and provides more detail on operational obligations and requirements to implement the waste levy.

Queensland local councils have congratulated the Federal Government on its latest announcement of funding for 26 new mobile base stations.

The Palaszczuk Government’s plans to force major change to the way Queenslanders elect their local councils is the target of a social media campaign called Hands Off My Council.

Seven out of 10 voters in Queensland do not want these changes.

A key parliamentary committee has urged the Federal Government to strive for greater co-operation with local councils to attract trade and investment to regional Australia.

Local councils have expressed deep concern about the Palaszczuk Government's reported plans to introduce compulsory preferential voting into local government elections in Queensland.

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