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From confusion to clarity
One of the issues that councils need to keep a weather eye on is governance.
One of the issues that councils need to keep a weather eye on is governance.
1st February 2019 -
What makes Southern Downs proud? Ten facts and figures.
When you used to say solar energy, you wouldn't say Southern Downs. But that's about to change, as The University of Queensland is building a massive solar farm in the region.
When you used to say solar energy, you wouldn't say Southern Downs. But that's about to change, as T…
31st January 2019 -
A big win for Wujal Wujal
The small far north Queensland Aboriginal shire of Wujal Wujal has beaten all comers to win the 2018 National Local Government Award for Excellence
The small far north Queensland Aboriginal shire of Wujal Wujal has beaten all comers to win the 2018…
31st January 2019 -
Element of intent must remain in new Conflict of Interest offences
The Local Government Association of Queensland is urging the Palaszczuk Government ensure the element of intent remains part of planned new conflict of interest offences currently before State Parliam
The Local Government Association of Queensland is urging the Palaszczuk Government ensure the elem…21st January 2019 -
ROC on into 2019
Welcome to 2019 for what will be a seminal year in local government, not least due to a watershed Federal election due in May.
Welcome to 2019 for what will be a seminal year in local government, not least due to a watershed Fe…
18th January 2019 -
LGAQ leads from the front on data ethics
The Local Government Association of Queensland is leading the way in ensuring trust, transparency and accountability drive the use and management of data by the State's 77 local councils.
The Local Government Association of Queensland is leading the way in ensuring trust, transparency an…
14th December 2018 -
Vale Butch Lenton
'He will be remembered for a lot of things but his most lasting legacy will be the memory of a thoroughly decent human being,' - LGAQ President Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson.
'He will be remembered for a lot of things but his most lasting legacy will be the memory of a thoro…
28th November 2018 -
Northern issues take stage
News Release: Workforce stability, community wellbeing and critical infrastructure took precedence at the NQLGA’s annual conference this week.
News Release: Workforce stability, community wellbeing and critical infrastructure took precedence a…
27th November 2018 -
Funding to help councils weather storms
News Release: The State Budget has delivered on a call by the LGAQ to provide funding to ensure Queensland communities are more resilient to cyclones, storms and flooding.
News Release: The State Budget has delivered on a call by the LGAQ to provide funding to ensure Quee…
22nd November 2018 -
The Reef Credit Scheme needs your feedback
The Reef Credit Standard and Guide will commence beta operation in January 2019. Councils may want to use Reef Credits to offset water quality impacts. See how to provide your feedback.
The Reef Credit Standard and Guide will commence beta operation in January 2019. Councils may want t…
21st November 2018 -
Council pride on display
Building homes in remote communities, protecting our grazing lands, keeping plastics out of our oceans and taking care of our parks. Watch these short clips to uncover the stories behind each role.
Building homes in remote communities, protecting our grazing lands, keeping plastics out of our ocea…
21st November 2018 -
All Australian councils need to know about this data
You may have missed this important data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
You may have missed this important data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
20th November 2018 -
Biosolid code an issue for councils
Heard of biosolids? Here’s why a new code proposing to further limit their use is an issue for councils and communities.
Heard of biosolids? Here’s why a new code proposing to further limit their use is an issue for cou…
20th November 2018 -
Brett Walsh wins inaugural Butch Lenton Award
Barcaldine Regional Council deputy chief executive Brett Walsh has won the inaugural Butch Lenton Memorial Bush Councils Innovation Award
Barcaldine Regional Council deputy chief executive Brett Walsh has won the inaugural Butch Lenton Me…
19th November 2018 -
Waste forum makes headway to zero waste future
This week, the LGAQ held its the second waste forum for 2018, paving the way for a zero waste future.
This week, the LGAQ held its the second waste forum for 2018, paving the way for a zero waste future…
16th November 2018