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REVIEW: Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Regulation 2009
Do you have feedback on the Regulation in general, specific elements of the Regulation, and any deficiencies? Let us know by Wednesday 27th February 2019.
Do you have feedback on the Regulation in general, specific elements of the Regulation, and any defi…
21st February 2019 -
Regional councils say Federal grants are key
This week's Assembly of Queensland’s Regional Organisations of Councils (ROCs) reaffirms the pressing need for Federal Financial Assistance Grants
This week's Assembly of Queensland’s Regional Organisations of Councils (ROCs) reaffirms the press…
21st February 2019 -
Data ethics committee to advise councils
A special ethics committee of experts has been established to advise the local government sector on the best way to use data ethically.
A special ethics committee of experts has been established to advise the local government sector on …
21st February 2019 -
Have your say - draft waste strategy
Provide your input for the LGAQ submission on the Draft Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy, needed by Wednesday 27 March, 2019.
Provide your input for the LGAQ submission on the Draft Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strat…
20th February 2019 -
Councils call for a better approach to dealing with drought
Queensland councils have called for a renewed focus on how to protect towns and regional economies from the impact of the current devastating drought.
Queensland councils have called for a renewed focus on how to protect towns and regional economies f…
20th February 2019 -
Salute to our community leaders
This week it was the plight of those shires to the city’s west; Flinders, Richmond, McKinlay, Winton and Cloncurry, that took over the TV screens.
This week it was the plight of those shires to the city’s west; Flinders, Richmond, McKinlay, Wint…
15th February 2019 -
Partnership with councils needed to achieve zero waste future
Local councils have welcomed new laws governing the future of waste management in Queensland but will remain vigilant in ensuring that households not wear the costs.
Local councils have welcomed new laws governing the future of waste management in Queensland but wil…
14th February 2019 -
Federal payments to flood-hit shires welcomed
Queensland’s peak body for local councils has praised the quick response by Prime Minister Scott Morrison to the emerging crisis caused by last week’s unprecedented deluge in north Queensland.
Queensland’s peak body for local councils has praised the quick response by Prime Minister Scott M…
11th February 2019 -
Epic floods bring out the best of councils
There is not a council in that part of the state that is not battling the elements
There is not a council in that part of the state that is not battling the elements
8th February 2019 -
ROC Assembly meets ahead of election
The State’s Regional Organisation of Councils met this week to discuss advocacy priorities ahead of an imminent federal election.
The State’s Regional Organisation of Councils met this week to discuss advocacy priorities ahead o…
8th February 2019 -
Councils donate to help flood victims
It is clear that communities in north Queensland will need an enormous amount of assistance to recover...
It is clear that communities in north Queensland will need an enormous amount of assistance to recov…
8th February 2019 -
Epic floods bring out the best of councils
Meeting nature's epic challenges includes doing the impossible in the most hazardous conditions and working unbelievable hours.
Meeting nature's epic challenges includes doing the impossible in the most hazardous conditions and …
8th February 2019 -
Councils meet to debate pressure on waste services
The ability of local government to determine its own waste management services still hangs in the balance without a clear commitment from the State Government on a vital piece of legislation.
The ability of local government to determine its own waste management services still hangs in the ba…
6th February 2019 -
Six local councils receive robotics grants
Six councils from Far North Queensland to the Gold Coast have been awarded FIRST LEGO League robotics grants.
Six councils from Far North Queensland to the Gold Coast have been awarded FIRST LEGO League robotic…
6th February 2019 -
The fight to be heard
The Federal Government’s looming withdrawal from a vital remote Indigenous housing funding program has prompted the LGAQ to engage in a comprehensive and hard-fought campaign with its member councils.
The Federal Government’s looming withdrawal from a vital remote Indigenous housing funding program…
4th February 2019