Being able to communicate information quickly and accurately with the general public during disaster events is essential. This is where disaster dashboards come into play.

Since 2005 the LGAQ has published a Council Cost Index (CCI) to provide an indicator of cost increases across the range of services and infrastructure delivered by local government.  

It is fair to say there have been mixed feelings following the announcement of how the State Government would be distributing its special $200m COVID-19 Works for Queensland package.

What’s the right content? What’s the right channel? What do my followers want to see? Will I post too much? Will I post not enough? Do I post to all the channels and someone please explain to me what

Councils are the biggest contributor to the management of Queensland’s precious natural resources.

The LGAQ is calling on the State Government to ensure economic stimulus is shared equally across Queensland, so no community is left behind amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local Government must be guaranteed a seat at the National Cabinet table, should the Prime Minister and State and Territory leaders decide to permanently replace COAG going forward.

Local government must retain a seat at the table should COAG be scrapped in favour of a permanent National Cabinet, to ensure communities are not left out of the conversation.

In light of COVID -19, one area that cannot be overlooked is taxation reform and local government needs to be at the table.

Here are our tips for leveraging your role to help encourage economic growth.

Do we unravel all the years of recycling messages or do councils show leadership and take it to the next level – a new direction? 

The LGAQ recently launched social media campaign to mark Domestic and Family Violence awareness month. You can see conversations from the Red Bench here.

Funding to help create jobs and help the state weather the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020 marks the 100th Anniversary since the electoral system was changed to allow women to stand for local government.

Queensland councils know the power of their voices when they unite as one.