Some good news. No nett cost for LGAQ membership again in 2019-20 for members of the LGM and LGW schemes.

The middle of June in Canberra is traditionally when the Australian Local Government Association’s National General Assembly rolls out and this year was no different.

Wow, what a week. The Indigenous Leaders Forum here in Cairns, Queensland Day and a State of Origin win in the first game of the 2019 Series.

The Palaszczuk Government’s 2019-20 Budget contains substantial commitments to help regional communities deal with an uncertain economic outlook and maintain jobs.

Wow, what a week. The Indigenous Leaders Forum here in Cairns, Queensland Day and a State of Origin win in the first game of the 2019 Series.

The federal election result has shown the dangers of having blind faith in what passes for perceived wisdom.

LGAQ communications advisor Kim Skubris reflects on the importance of sending the right message to the right people, during an unforgettable week.

The truth is that there is a lot of action going on already to protect communities against the worst impacts of climate change.

LGAQ’s final report card for the 2019 federal election campaign.

A matter of days out from the federal election it is pleasing to see issues that really matter to local communities, safer roads, better housing, smarter solutions to waste management, are finding the

The Palaszczuk Government’s dismissal of the Logan City Council has pitched the sector into uncharted waters.

The Queensland Government’s decision to dismiss Logan City Council is deeply regrettable.

The cynical deal making and distraction that is a feature of the system of compulsory preferential voting is writ large in the current federal election campaign.

The LGAQ is pushing for a proper commitment to disaster mitigation from all parties contesting this election.

Irrespective of one’s religious views or credo, each faith has its seasons. Easter is one of those signposts for reflection.