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Mayor Matt Burnett takes to the seas for 75th Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race
Gladstone’s very own Mayor Matt Burnett is walking the talk in promoting the 75th Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race this year by jumping aboard the vessel Skimmer.
Gladstone’s very own Mayor Matt Burnett is walking the talk in promoting the 75th Brisbane to Glad…
9th March 2023 -
Why your council should support independent media
A labour of love is the only way to describe the challenge of running a newspaper in one of the most remote parts of Australia.
A labour of love is the only way to describe the challenge of running a newspaper in one of the most…
16th February 2023 -
The new home of innovation for Queensland councils
The LGAQ is excited to launch the first innovation hub dedicated to delivering digital solutions to solve councils’ biggest problems.
The LGAQ is excited to launch the first innovation hub dedicated to delivering digital solutions to …
16th February 2023 -
Queensland's Beef Corridors: Why these vital supply chains need a boost
Traversing an area of almost 218,000km² in central and western Queensland are roads that comprise a strategic web of vital agricultural supply chains.
Traversing an area of almost 218,000km² in central and western Queensland are roads that comprise a…
16th February 2023 -
Podcast series peeks behind the council curtain
With the countdown clock about to start ahead of next year’s local government elections, there’s a new podcast series aimed at giving Queenslanders a glimpse into life in local government politics.
With the countdown clock about to start ahead of next year’s local government elections, there’s…
16th February 2023 -
Noosa Shire Council and residents wrapped with textile recycling
Noosa Shire Council has partnered with clean technology innovator BlockTexx to give new life to textile products that are sitting unloved in linen cupboards.
Noosa Shire Council has partnered with clean technology innovator BlockTexx to give new life to text…
15th February 2023 -
PFAS: How fighting fires in the past may force us to burn our waste
If your grandma told you not to use non-stick cookware because it’s poisonous, she might have been right.
If your grandma told you not to use non-stick cookware because it’s poisonous, she might have been…
15th February 2023 -
Dogged pursuit of animal control changes
Queensland councils and the LGAQ continue to vigorously advocate for tougher controls to deal with dangerous dogs, reducing the potentially tragic impacts they can have on communities.
Queensland councils and the LGAQ continue to vigorously advocate for tougher controls to deal with d…
15th February 2023 -
Unpacking the OIA Inquiry findings
Local government leaders should be empowered to represent their communities and do their job, not be discouraged from putting their hands up again.
Local government leaders should be empowered to represent their communities and do their job, not be…
15th February 2023 -
From dreaming to reality in the Valley of Hope
Outside the Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council building flies the flag of another council. It’s one that’s 1,500 kilometres south of the township, or 16.5 hours by car—a lot more via a WWII-era train.
Outside the Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council building flies the flag of another council. It’s on…
15th February 2023 -
Logan City Council gets carbon neutral certification
Logan City Council’s ongoing efforts to support a cleaner, greener future have received national recognition with certification that the organisation is now carbon neutral.
Logan City Council’s ongoing efforts to support a cleaner, greener future have received national r…
25th January 2023 -
Flinders Shire Council keeps Aussie dream alive with release of record-low priced housing blocks
Flinders Shire Council is helping keep the Australian dream of owning your own home a reality for all by selling land owned by the council in the outback region at record-low prices.
Flinders Shire Council is helping keep the Australian dream of owning your own home a reality for al…
23rd January 2023 -
New exhibition celebrates Redland Art Gallery Collection
A diverse selection of works from the Redland Art Gallery (RAG) Collection will form the next exhibition at Redland Art Gallery, Capalaba from 14 January 2023.
A diverse selection of works from the Redland Art Gallery (RAG) Collection will form the next exhibi…
3rd January 2023 -
Council supports the cycle with free period products
As a part of its commitment to gender equality, Townsville City Council has developed Support the Cycle as a way to reduce stress and anxiety for people who menstruate.
As a part of its commitment to gender equality, Townsville City Council has developed Support the Cy…
15th December 2022 -
Etheridge eyes carbon-positive prize
The Far North Queensland Shire of Etheridge covers an area of nearly 40,000 kilometres² of primarily cattle and mining Savannah Gulf country.
The Far North Queensland Shire of Etheridge covers an area of nearly 40,000 kilometres² of primaril…
17th November 2022