The LGAQ is asking the State Government to restore Works for Queensland funding back to $100 million per annum – consistent with historical funding levels.

Queensland councils have welcomed Labor’s commitment to increase funding for the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCIP) by $250 million if elected at the May 21 Federal poll.

Over the past decade, no single issue has grabbed the attention of the public as much as climate change.

Queensland’s 17 First Nations councils have voted to lead a delegation to Canberra to finally get action on the overcrowding crisis after the major parties snubbed this week's Indigenous Leaders Forum

Carpentaria Shire Council has built a new footpath from town to the local rodeo grounds, providing employment, safety, and health benefits to the community since receiving LRCIP funding.

A waste alliance between three neighbouring south-east Queensland councils – City of Logan, Ipswich City Council and Redland City Councils has been born to move communities toward zero-waste.

The LGAQ welcomes a $400 million Federal Coalition commitment to upgrade key roads servicing the cattle and agricultural industries in Central and Western Queensland.

The LGAQ supports the introduction of spending caps so long as they are workable and enhance the democratic process.

In Georgetown, transactions in the pub are hindered by lack of digital connectivity required to run the Eftpos machine – a basic requirement taken for granted in most businesses across the country.

Crucial Federal funding to upgrade rural and remote Queensland roads has been much welcomed by the peak body representing the state’s councils.

The housing crisis affecting the Whitsunday Region is the worst Acting Mayor Mike Brunker has seen in his lifetime.

The City of Logan is positioning itself as an emerging tourism destination with Logan City Council launching a new tourism destination brand – ‘Explore Logan’. 

Political parties are being warned to put local communities first or risk coming last as the Federal Election campaign officially begins today.

The Federal Government has committed to co-fund a $741 million natural disaster resilience package. The raft of measures incorporates initiatives, such as house raising and voluntary buy-backs.

All levels of government must work together to ensure funding flows to help flood-impacted Queenslanders build back better.