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Queensland councils are ready to get to work with new Federal Government
LGAQ looks forward to working with Mr Albanese and the new government to progress the needs of Queensland councils and their local communities.
LGAQ looks forward to working with Mr Albanese and the new government to progress the needs of Queen…
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Thousands of Queenslanders look to local to inform their votes this Saturday
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.
Voters in critical marginal Queensland seats such as Leichardt and Longman have shown they want the …
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2022 Federal Election Case Study – Liveability is built around more than just natural beauty
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.
Fraser Coast Regional Council is adding its voice to the national call to restore Financial Assistan…
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2022 Federal Election Case Study – Investment needed in Douglas Shire to fast-track key water supply projects
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.
One of the community's major water intake locations in its World Heritage rainforest is on track for…
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Queensland peak industry bodies double down on housing call
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.
LGAQ, together with some of Qld’s biggest peak bodies, has reissued the call for the major parties…
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Regional connectivity upgrades welcomed
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 peak body representing Queensland councils has welcomed today’s announcement of a $43.5 millio…
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Mount Isa the latest regional universities recruit
The LGAQ welcomes the announcement by the Federal Government that the Regional University Centre program is to be expanded to Mount Isa.
The LGAQ welcomes the announcement by the Federal Government that the Regional University Centre pro…
10th May 2022 -
Burke Shire Council helping Indigenous residents become homeowners
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.
Burke Shire Council is helping its community break the cycle with a unique partnership that’s maki…
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Latest deluge highlights need for Queensland rain gauge network upgrade
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.
The LGAQ has renewed its call for federal action on Queensland’s rain and river gauge network, as …
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Councils welcome collaborative approach of Federal Opposition's Housing Plan
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.
LGAQ has welcomed the Federal Opposition’s commitment to establish a National Housing Supply and A…
10th May 2022 -
Meet the Associates: Norfolk Island and Weipa
Norfolk Island and Weipa councils have recently become 'associate members' of the LGAQ. LGAQ Communications Advisor Tim Cox explains what that means.
Norfolk Island and Weipa councils have recently become 'associate members' of the LGAQ. LGAQ Communi…
9th May 2022 -
R W Thurlow's pocket watch: A timepiece becomes history itself
Mayor R W Thurlow was the inaugural President of the Local Authorities Association which, in time, became the Local Government Association of Queensland.
Mayor R W Thurlow was the inaugural President of the Local Authorities Association which, in time, b…
9th May 2022 -
Carpentaria Council cuts energy bills by $120,000 per annum
A clever energy-saving initiative undertaken by Carpentaria Shire Council is saving Council $120,000 each year.
A clever energy-saving initiative undertaken by Carpentaria Shire Council is saving Council $120,000…
6th May 2022 -
Housing Action Plan to address Queensland's housing crisis
Across Queensland—and, indeed, all of Australia—people are struggling to find safe, secure, and affordable housing.
Across Queensland—and, indeed, all of Australia—people are struggling to find safe, secure, and …
6th May 2022 -
Major parties running out of time to show support for local communities
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.
The major parties are running out of time to prove they care about the future of Queensland’s loca…