LGAQ has welcomed a critical piece of the puzzle to address housing supply challenges in local communities across the state.

Queensland communities deserve more from both sides of politics than cost of living sugar hits ahead of the election.

Queensland councils have welcomed the announcement of funding in today’s State Budget to establish a Cross Border Commissioner for Queensland to improve the liveability of local communities.

LGAQ along with several local government leaders have welcomed today’s announcement of a moratorium on any future Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project applications in the Great Artesian Basin.

The LGAQ has launched its 2024 State Election platform call to all sides of politics to back local communities.

The Queensland environmental regulator’s decision to reject a carbon capture and storage (CCS) proposal for the Great Artesian Basin is a huge win for the liveability of local communities.

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

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

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 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.

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. 

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.

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

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

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...