In its early iterations, LinkedIn was the platform to help you get a job and that was it.

What is your council doing to demonstrate that your region is the best choice for businesses?

Seven councils across Queensland participated in the Red Rose Foundation’s inaugural Red Bench Relay in 2020, marking the beginning of an annual domestic violence education campaign.

Folks, as I speak to you today your Association’s Federal Budget submission is landing in the inboxes of Commonwealth Ministers.

The remote Shire of Aurukun, situated on
the western coast of Cape York, is renowned for its beautiful sunsets and the treasured traditional country of the Wik, Wik Way and Kugu people.

It’s fair to say that while 2020 presented many unprecedented challenges, it also showed we have the ability to overcome any difficulties when we work together for our communities.

A life-sized elephant statute will be unveiled in Blackall on Australia Day in a special tribute to the western Queensland origins of one of Australia’s first travelling circuses.

Central Highlands Regional Council has turned treated wastewater irrigation systems into helping a local golf course.

Ipswich City Council has been given the green light from the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) to start up a female-only truck driving training program.

It is the final CEO wrap for 2020 and we at the LGAQ wanted to simply say to you, our member mayors and councillors, well done for making it through an extremely tough year.

The latest LGAQ 2020 Annual Workforce Census is evidence of just how important a role you play in supporting and creating jobs.

Christmas is now just around the corner - but before we get there, a once-in-a-generation COVID-19 era State Budget beckons.

Developing principles to guide councillors in their engagement with commercial and development interests

I was back on the road this week folks, first flying to Winton and then driving 700km to Charleville.

It gives me great pleasure as your acting CEO this week to introduce to you our new Head of Advocate Alison Smith.