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  • Clock ticks on Great Artesian Basin decision

    Premier Steven Miles must keep his word as clock ticks on Great Artesian Basin decision.

    Premier Steven Miles must keep his word as clock ticks on Great Artesian Basin decision.

  • Councils welcome renewables funding

    LGAQ has welcomed a $1.21 million State Government program to support councils as renewable energy projects roll out across state.

    LGAQ has welcomed a $1.21 million State Government program to support councils as renewable energy p…

  • Fair funding increase to councils ignored in Federal Budget

    LGAQ has welcomed funding announced in the Federal Budget but warned councils and communities are being left behind while the Federal Government fails to fairly fund the sector.

    LGAQ has welcomed funding announced in the Federal Budget but warned councils and communities are be…

  • Councils welcome Works for Queensland funding

    LGAQ has welcomed the launch of the latest round of the critical Works for Queensland program, with councils to share in $300 million over the next three years.

    LGAQ has welcomed the launch of the latest round of the critical Works for Queensland program, with …

  • Bloomfield Bridge flood monitoring pilot launches as Wujal Wujal residents return to Country

    Another LGAQ Lab project has come to life; one that will help Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council, Douglas Shire Council and Cook Shire Council better notify their residents of flood risks. 

    Another LGAQ Lab project has come to life; one that will help Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council,…

  • Ratepayers unfairly footing the bill for developers

    LGAQ research revealed councils will have to cover a $2.2 billion funding gap if the State does not increase the cap on how much councils can charge property developers for critical infrastructure.

    LGAQ research revealed councils will have to cover a $2.2 billion funding gap if the State does not …

  • A quarter century for LG House

    Twenty-five years ago, Terry ‘The Fox’ Mackenroth officially opened the new building on 21 April 1999.

    Twenty-five years ago, Terry ‘The Fox’ Mackenroth officially opened the new building on 21 April…

  • Communities, industry, conservationists unite to oppose carbon capture and storage threat

    Queensland’s agricultural industry, conservationists & councils have met with Premier Steven Miles to present a united voice calling for a ban to protect the Great Artesian Basin from CCS projects

    Queensland’s agricultural industry, conservationists & councils have met with Premier Steven Miles…

  • ‘It’s teamwork’: Outgoing mayors reflect on their terms and welcome new cohort

    As fresh faces fill council chambers throughout Queensland, five retiring mayors—and members of the LGAQ Policy Executive—share the highs and lows of the top job and what they wish they had known...

    As fresh faces fill council chambers throughout Queensland, five retiring mayors—and members of th…

  • Communities behind flood walls smashed by insurance bills, not water

    Queensland councils are demanding answers from the insurance industry after receiving complaints from residents that bills have soared

    Queensland councils are demanding answers from the insurance industry after receiving complaints fro…