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2023 Federal Budget: Money for rain gauges but other critical funding cut
LGAQ has welcomed funding announced in the Federal Budget for a rain gauge network to keep communities safe but has warned other critical funding has been cut.
LGAQ has welcomed funding announced in the Federal Budget for a rain gauge network to keep communiti…
9th May 2023 -
2024 Queensland local government elections
The next Queensland local government election is scheduled for March 2024. Find relevant information here in the lead-up to the elections.
The next Queensland local government election is scheduled for March 2024. Find relevant information…
18th April 2023 -
Townsville’s positive credit rating gives government and industry confidence to invest
Townsville City Council’s solid financial management has resulted in yet another positive credit rating from the Queensland Treasury Corporation.
Townsville City Council’s solid financial management has resulted in yet another positive credit r…
5th April 2023 -
State funding to support councils to deliver local housing action plans welcomed
Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) CEO Alison Smith welcomed today’s announcement of State Government funding to facilitate the delivery of housing action plans across Queensland.
Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) CEO Alison Smith welcomed today’s announcement o…
28th March 2023 -
Getting to know Rudi Pretzler, LGAQ's Lead for Public Health & Waste
From bins to Botox, the Public Health & Waste portfolio is a large and important one.
From bins to Botox, the Public Health & Waste portfolio is a large and important one.
22nd March 2023 -
Councils survey finds Games must benefit every community
We’ve released the survey results of members’ views on the Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics in 2032 – both challenges as well as opportunities.
We’ve released the survey results of members’ views on the Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics in …
17th March 2023 -
Queensland councils call for critical flood funding
A critical lack of federal funding is leaving Queensland with a flood warning system prone to breakdown and patchy coverage
A critical lack of federal funding is leaving Queensland with a flood warning system prone to breakd…
13th March 2023 -
Mayor Matt Burnett takes to the seas for 75th Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race
Gladstone’s very own Mayor Matt Burnett is walking the talk in promoting the 75th Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race this year by jumping aboard the vessel Skimmer.
Gladstone’s very own Mayor Matt Burnett is walking the talk in promoting the 75th Brisbane to Glad…
9th March 2023 -
Partners in Government Agreement signed
We welcome the renewal of the Partners-In-Government-Agreement by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.
We welcome the renewal of the Partners-In-Government-Agreement by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.
22nd February 2023 -
Why your council should support independent media
A labour of love is the only way to describe the challenge of running a newspaper in one of the most remote parts of Australia.
A labour of love is the only way to describe the challenge of running a newspaper in one of the most…
16th February 2023 -
The new home of innovation for Queensland councils
The LGAQ is excited to launch the first innovation hub dedicated to delivering digital solutions to solve councils’ biggest problems.
The LGAQ is excited to launch the first innovation hub dedicated to delivering digital solutions to …
16th February 2023 -
Queensland's Beef Corridors: Why these vital supply chains need a boost
Traversing an area of almost 218,000km² in central and western Queensland are roads that comprise a strategic web of vital agricultural supply chains.
Traversing an area of almost 218,000km² in central and western Queensland are roads that comprise a…
16th February 2023 -
Podcast series peeks behind the council curtain
With the countdown clock about to start ahead of next year’s local government elections, there’s a new podcast series aimed at giving Queenslanders a glimpse into life in local government politics.
With the countdown clock about to start ahead of next year’s local government elections, there’s…
16th February 2023 -
Noosa Shire Council and residents wrapped with textile recycling
Noosa Shire Council has partnered with clean technology innovator BlockTexx to give new life to textile products that are sitting unloved in linen cupboards.
Noosa Shire Council has partnered with clean technology innovator BlockTexx to give new life to text…
15th February 2023 -
PFAS: How fighting fires in the past may force us to burn our waste
If your grandma told you not to use non-stick cookware because it’s poisonous, she might have been right.
If your grandma told you not to use non-stick cookware because it’s poisonous, she might have been…
15th February 2023 -
Dogged pursuit of animal control changes
Queensland councils and the LGAQ continue to vigorously advocate for tougher controls to deal with dangerous dogs, reducing the potentially tragic impacts they can have on communities.
Queensland councils and the LGAQ continue to vigorously advocate for tougher controls to deal with d…
15th February 2023