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Welcome interim funding for remote indigenous housing
The Palaszczuk Government should be congratulated on its decision to invest $40 million next year on a modest housing program for remote indigenous communities in Queensland.
The Palaszczuk Government should be congratulated on its decision to invest $40 million next year on…
10th October 2018 -
Airbnbs up for debate
Online short-term accommodation hosting sites like Airbnb will be up for debate at this year’s LGAQ Annual Conference as councils seek clearer policy around their community impact and current rates ch
Online short-term accommodation hosting sites like Airbnb will be up for debate at this year’s LGA…
28th September 2018 -
Limits proposed on waste dumping
The LGAQ has proposed imposing limits on the distance commercial waste could travel before it was dumped or recycled as a way of dealing with the huge jump in interstate waste being transported across
The LGAQ has proposed imposing limits on the distance commercial waste could travel before it was du…
28th September 2018 -
Climate change is happening and Australians are concerned about the impacts
The latest Climate of the Nation report has found more Australians accept the reality of climate change than at almost any time since the reports commenced in 2007.
The latest Climate of the Nation report has found more Australians accept the reality of climate cha…
27th September 2018 -
Proposed changes to the Economic Development Act and more
Amendments are proposed for more than eight Acts through the EDOLA Bill. Let us know your areas of concern and interest.
Amendments are proposed for more than eight Acts through the EDOLA Bill. Let us know your areas of c…
26th September 2018 -
Councils collaborate to keep water and sewage costs low
Queensland councils are joining forces to streamline the design and construction of vital community water and sewage assets across the state.
Queensland councils are joining forces to streamline the design and construction of vital community …
17th September 2018 -
Protecting our animals
The way in which we protect the places where native animals are mostly likely to breed is currently under the microscope in Queensland. Have your say by Tuesday 2 October.
The way in which we protect the places where native animals are mostly likely to breed is currently …
13th September 2018 -
Best of regional journalism in the spotlight
Finalists announced for the LGAQ $15,000 Bean Lockyer Ticehurst Award for Excellence in Regional Journalism.
Finalists announced for the LGAQ $15,000 Bean Lockyer Ticehurst Award for Excellence in Regional Jou…
12th September 2018 -
Further steps on road to grant reform
The Queensland Government is to be congratulated for its commitment to reform the system of grants and subsidies to local government.
The Queensland Government is to be congratulated for its commitment to reform the system of grants a…
12th September 2018 -
Waste Bill open for comment
The introduction of this Bill is of significant interest and concern for local councils. There are several unresolved matters that need to be considered as part of this consultation process. Deadline
The introduction of this Bill is of significant interest and concern for local councils. There are s…
11th September 2018 -
Public perceptions of local councils integrity on the rise
New research released in August has found that nearly 10% more Australians have increased levels of trust in local government compared to 2016.
New research released in August has found that nearly 10% more Australians have increased levels of …
11th September 2018 -
Regional inequality hearings in Emerald
A parliamentary committee has held an inquiry in Emerald into regional inequality in Australia. The Mayor of Central Highlands spoke about the hearings when he recently visited LG House.
A parliamentary committee has held an inquiry in Emerald into regional inequality in Australia. The …
6th September 2018 -
New trade mentor advises local councils
David Camerlengo will assist councils seeking to attract international investment to their regions.
David Camerlengo will assist councils seeking to attract international investment to their regions.
5th September 2018 -
New trade mentor advises local councils
David Camerlengo will assist councils seeking to attract international investment to their regions.
David Camerlengo will assist councils seeking to attract international investment to their regions.
5th September 2018 -
Safer communities funding to combat anti-social behaviour available
Grants of up to $1 million for security measures to address crime and anti-social behaviour in community spaces are now available for local governments under a new Safer Communities Fund.
Grants of up to $1 million for security measures to address crime and anti-social behaviour in commu…
3rd September 2018