I've pondered for many weeks, if not months, on what might be my last written words to the councils of Queensland, whom I’ve had the pleasure of both working for and serving for over 40 years...

Every October, Boulia Shire Mayor Rick Britton saddles up for the Great Cycle Challenge to Fight Kids’ Cancer, a novel way for people to be more active while they raise funds.

This week we're talking about a growth tax. There is no avoiding it. Australia will have to reform its tax system again before the end of the decade.

The LGAQ’s 2021 Annual Conference is now less than two weeks away .

Ayr locals are turning their heads this week at the town’s water fountain, which Burdekin Shire Council has coloured orange.

The great-great-grandniece of LGAQ inaugural president Robert Woods
Thurlow, Cheryl Gray, reflects on her family tree and the legacy left.

We take a look at the history of local government in Queensland, its major trials and victories, and the Association’s role throughout the century-and-a-quarter of its existence.

These are good times—that can be even better—for the ‘food bowl of the nation’: the Lockyer.

The LGAQ’s sights are firmly set on the 2021/22 Federal Election as we work in
partnership with member councils and our national body, the ALGA, to secure a fair share of Commonwealth funding...

Cairns Regional Council is adding a splash of colour to the Esplanade to celebrate the Cairns Pride Festival with the installation of a rainbow crossing throughout October.

The State Government has this week released a discussion paper on a new framework to better assess the financial sustainability of Queensland councils.

My missive this week is on mirrors. Looking into them, more precisely comparing your place to other communities and councils - getting a honest read as to how your council is travelling.

Cloncurry Shire Council's annual Beat the Heat festival was back bigger and better than ever this year from 9-12 September. 

Southern Downs Regional Council has partnered with marketing and events experts to create a comprehensive strategy aimed stimulating a surging events industry in the Southern Downs.

Redland Coast residents and tradies have diverted 276,592kg of paint and packaging from landfill over the past three years through participation in a paint recycling scheme.