LGAQ looks forward to working with Mr Albanese and the new government to progress the needs of Queensland councils and their local communities.

Voters in critical marginal Queensland seats such as Leichardt and Longman have shown they want the Federal Government to listen to the funding priorities of local councils and communities.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is adding its voice to the national call to restore Financial Assistance Grant funding to councils from the Federal Government back to at least one per cent of taxation.

One of the community's major water intake locations in its World Heritage rainforest is on track for water consumption to outstrip supply by 2025-26.

LGAQ, together with some of Qld’s biggest peak bodies, has reissued the call for the major parties to show they are serious about addressing the housing crisis, should they win the Federal Election.

The peak body representing Queensland councils has welcomed today’s announcement of a $43.5 million Federal Government investment in vital improvements to mobile coverage and broadband services.

The LGAQ welcomes the announcement by the Federal Government that the Regional University Centre program is to be expanded to Mount Isa.

Burke Shire Council is helping its community break the cycle with a unique partnership that’s making the seemingly impossible prospect of home ownership a reality.

The LGAQ has renewed its call for federal action on Queensland’s rain and river gauge network, as Queensland communities again prepare for heavy rainfall and flash flooding this week.

LGAQ has welcomed the Federal Opposition’s commitment to establish a National Housing Supply and Affordability Council, as well as develop a National Housing and Homelessness Plan.

Norfolk Island and Weipa councils have recently become 'associate members' of the LGAQ. LGAQ Communications Advisor Tim Cox explains what that means.

Mayor R W Thurlow was the inaugural President of the Local Authorities Association which, in time, became the Local Government Association of Queensland.

A clever energy-saving initiative undertaken by Carpentaria Shire Council is saving Council $120,000 each year.

Across Queensland—and, indeed, all of Australia—people are struggling to find safe, secure, and affordable housing.

The major parties are running out of time to prove they care about the future of Queensland’s local communities by backing funding priorities to benefit every voter, no matter where they live.