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Koala funding needed to protect native icon
LGAQ CEO Alison Smith said SEQ councils placed wildlife protection as an important priority, but they aren’t being seen as a key partner in informing these priorities by the State Government.
LGAQ CEO Alison Smith said SEQ councils placed wildlife protection as an important priority, but the…
10th October 2024 -
Councils zero in on crime solutions
LGAQ has doubled down on calls for the major parties to address the comprehensive juvenile crime solutions plan that councils have put forward, ahead of voters heading to the polls from next week.
LGAQ has doubled down on calls for the major parties to address the comprehensive juvenile crime sol…
9th October 2024 -
Councils and property industry united over housing infrastructure black hole
Two Queensland peak bodies have come together in a major push to expedite critical funding needed for trunk infrastructure to tackle the housing crisis.
Two Queensland peak bodies have come together in a major push to expedite critical funding needed fo…
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What to expect at the 2024 LGAQ Annual Conference
Qld communities deserve to be at the forefront of decision-making, and the 2024 Annual Conference program is packed with topics that support this year's theme, Don’t Leave Local Communities Behind.
Qld communities deserve to be at the forefront of decision-making, and the 2024 Annual Conference pr…
2nd October 2024 -
Works for Queensland certainty welcomed in push for more infrastructure funding
The LGAQ has strongly welcomed a $100 million funding certainty for the much-heralded Works for Queensland program, announced by the LNP in Bundaberg today.
The LGAQ has strongly welcomed a $100 million funding certainty for the much-heralded Works for Quee…
2nd October 2024 -
Show cause notice
Statement from Local Government Association of Queensland chief executive officer, Alison Smith.
Statement from Local Government Association of Queensland chief executive officer, Alison Smith.
1st October 2024 -
Digital access continues to divide Queenslanders
LGAQ Chief Executive Officer Alison Smith said that it was clear a new approach was needed if Queenslanders were ever to receive equitable access to reliable digital connectivity.
LGAQ Chief Executive Officer Alison Smith said that it was clear a new approach was needed if Queens…
19th September 2024 -
City and country mayors unite in call to build back better
CEO Alison Smith called on the State Government to partner with the Federal Government and increase opportunities for local betterment projects and increase community resilience from local disasters.
CEO Alison Smith called on the State Government to partner with the Federal Government and increase …
16th September 2024 -
$15,000 journalism award entries open
Entries have opened for Queensland’s richest reporting prize, the Bean Lockyer Ticehurst Award for Excellence in Regional Journalism.
Entries have opened for Queensland’s richest reporting prize, the Bean Lockyer Ticehurst Award for…
13th September 2024 -
State political leaders put on notice with community priorities report card
The LGAQ has assessed the initial policy commitments of each party to the top issues identified by councils that local communities need to enhance community liveability in every corner of the State.
The LGAQ has assessed the initial policy commitments of each party to the top issues identified by c…
22nd August 2024 -
Cross-Border Commissioner welcomed
LGAQ has welcomed the establishment of a Cross-Border Commissioner to help deliver our border communities the liveability they deserve.
LGAQ has welcomed the establishment of a Cross-Border Commissioner to help deliver our border commun…
21st August 2024 -
Councils release housing hit list to get more homes built
Queensland councils have zoned almost 600,000 new home sites and are urging the major parties to commit to addressing bottlenecks preventing their development ahead of the October State Election.
Queensland councils have zoned almost 600,000 new home sites and are urging the major parties to com…
5th August 2024 -
Insurance bills unfairly punish Queenslanders
Soaring insurance bills are putting pressure on Queensland’s already desperate housing market and gouging Queenslanders during a cost of living crisis, Queensland councils have warned.
Soaring insurance bills are putting pressure on Queensland’s already desperate housing market and …
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Vale, Neil Fisher
Queensland’s local government sector is mourning the passing of four-term Rockhampton Regional Councillor and former Deputy Mayor, Neil Fisher.
Queensland’s local government sector is mourning the passing of four-term Rockhampton Regional Cou…
2nd July 2024 -
First Nations mayors urge housing meeting
Queensland’s First Nation leaders will seek to meet with Federal Ministers in Canberra next next week in a bid to secure desperately-needed housing funding to tackle chronic overcrowding.
Queensland’s First Nation leaders will seek to meet with Federal Ministers in Canberra next next w…