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Improved koala mapping for habitat conservation

An extra 190,000 hectares of koala habitat added across Queensland.

A 3D approach to slowing motorists

What started as a quick glance on Facebook by Boulia Shire Mayor Rick Britton has ended in a project that can claim to be the first of its kind in Australia.

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An investment in trust

In his address to the LGAQ’s annual conference this year, President Mayor Mark Jamieson dwelt on the importance of trust.

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What do councils need to consider post bushfire?

Advice for councils in bushfire impacted regions on areas like drinking water quality and asbestos risk.

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Connecting Bulloo

How the Thargomindah Airport Terminal & Bulloo River Walk are bringing in the tourists and growing a community.

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Council jobs: let the hard work begin

The scourge of natural disaster has come early in the disaster season in the form of ferocious fires whipped up by an unprecedented heatwave.

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Message mastery with Kim Skubris

Why message mastery is critical to managing the media and engaging your audience.

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Rural water and wastewater infrastructure

Rural water and wastewater infrastructure, that is. There is a looming crisis in this key area of local government business.

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All Australian councils need to know about this data

You may have missed this important data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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Biosolid code an issue for councils

Heard of biosolids? Here’s why a new code proposing to further limit their use is an issue for councils and communities.

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Brett Walsh wins inaugural Butch Lenton Award

Barcaldine Regional Council deputy chief executive Brett Walsh has won the inaugural Butch Lenton Memorial Bush Councils Innovation Award.

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Queensland Integrity Commissioner speaks

GUEST PIECE: Introducing the Queensland Integrity Commissioner Dr Nikola Stepanov.

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Waste forum makes headway to zero waste future

This week, the LGAQ held its the second waste forum for 2018, paving the way for a zero waste future.

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Proud to be your council

We spoke to some real-life council heroes about why they're proud to be your council for our new campaign.

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PODCAST: Trade mission to Taiwan

Register by 30 November to take part in a trade mission to Taiwan. Our guest on LG On Cue is Queensland's Trade Commissioner to Taipei, Patrick Hafenstein.

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