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10 things you may not know about your Association
With the LGAQ”s 124th Annual Conference less than three weeks away, I thought it would be timely to share with you 10 things you may not know about your Association.
With the LGAQ”s 124th Annual Conference less than three weeks away, I thought it would be timely t…
2nd October 2020 -
Our first election report card is out
LGAQ President Mark Jamieson today officially launched the Association’s first State Election report card, ranking the political parties on their commitment to Queensland’s local communities.
LGAQ President Mark Jamieson today officially launched the Association’s first State Election repo…
11th September 2020 -
The countdown to the LGAQ Annual Conference
The LGAQ 124th Annual Conference- NextGen Councils is just 38 days away and registrations close in a fortnight!
The LGAQ 124th Annual Conference- NextGen Councils is just 38 days away and registrations close in …
10th September 2020 -
Trying times and frustrating moments
‘Trying times and frustrating moments’, this is a sentence out of Palm Island’s 2020 history book. Meet Palm Island’s new Mayor, Mislam Sam.
‘Trying times and frustrating moments’, this is a sentence out of Palm Island’s 2020 history b…
9th September 2020 -
Ending domestic violence with red
Mossman residents have a brighter streetscape to enjoy after becoming part of the Red Rose Foundation’s Red Bench Project.
Mossman residents have a brighter streetscape to enjoy after becoming part of the Red Rose Foundatio…
9th September 2020 -
Why local is best
This week I wanted to take you on a little journey through history, philosophy, and the sciences, to emphasise why local is best and has been for time immemorial.
This week I wanted to take you on a little journey through history, philosophy, and the sciences, to…
4th September 2020 -
$15,000 AWARD OPEN FOR QUEENSLAND’S BEST REGIONAL STORYTELLER
Entries are now open for one of Australia’s richest reporting prizes, the $15,000 Bean Lockyer Ticehurst Award for Excellence in Regional Journalism.
Entries are now open for one of Australia’s richest reporting prizes, the $15,000 Bean Lockyer Tic…
3rd September 2020 -
Off and racing all the way to polling day
The LGAQ has this week officially launched its State Election priorities and its #VoteforLocal campaign.
Now we need your support to make it happen.
The LGAQ has this week officially launched its State Election priorities and its #VoteforLocal campa…
28th August 2020 -
Vale Stephen Fynes-Clinton
It is our sad duty to advise you of the passing of Stephen Fynes-Clinton, Barrister at Law, aged 59.
It is our sad duty to advise you of the passing of Stephen Fynes-Clinton, Barrister at Law, aged 59....…
26th August 2020 -
Queenslanders urged to vote for local on October 31
Queenslanders will be urged to cast their vote based on local needs and to support the political party or candidate most willing to put the needs of their local communities first.
Queenslanders will be urged to cast their vote based on local needs and to support the political par…
23rd August 2020 -
Good governance is key
The LGAQ is committed to good governance, just as our members are.
The LGAQ is committed to good governance, just as our members are.
21st August 2020 -
Watchdog laws should be amended to protect journalists and then passed
New laws to stop the Crime and Corruption Commission being used as a political football during election campaigns should be amended to protect journalists and then passed.
New laws to stop the Crime and Corruption Commission being used as a political football during elect…
14th August 2020 -
Beyond Covid-19: the economic impacts and what to do
I have been thinking a lot, sometimes aloud, about what happens to local communities when the State and Federal economic stimulus runs out by the end of 2021, mid-2022 at best.
I have been thinking a lot, sometimes aloud, about what happens to local communities when the State …
13th August 2020 -
Bush councils on the State Election agenda
A bush compact to ensure our rural and remote communities do not lose out.
A bush compact to ensure our rural and remote communities do not lose out.
7th August 2020 -
How COVID-19 brought us together digitally
Queenslanders know how to help each other during tough times and that is what makes our state so special.
Queenslanders know how to help each other during tough times and that is what makes our state so spe…
7th August 2020