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Budget not so sweet for councils delivering community liveability
Queensland communities deserve more from both sides of politics than cost of living sugar hits ahead of the election.
Queensland communities deserve more from both sides of politics than cost of living sugar hits ahead…
11th June 2024 -
A quarter century for LG House
Twenty-five years ago, Terry ‘The Fox’ Mackenroth officially opened the new building on 21 April 1999.
Twenty-five years ago, Terry ‘The Fox’ Mackenroth officially opened the new building on 21 April…
15th April 2024 -
Communities, industry, conservationists unite to oppose carbon capture and storage threat
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
Queensland’s agricultural industry, conservationists & councils have met with Premier Steven Miles…
8th April 2024 -
‘It’s teamwork’: Outgoing mayors reflect on their terms and welcome new cohort
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...
As fresh faces fill council chambers throughout Queensland, five retiring mayors—and members of th…
4th April 2024 -
Communities behind flood walls smashed by insurance bills, not water
Queensland councils are demanding answers from the insurance industry after receiving complaints from residents that bills have soared
Queensland councils are demanding answers from the insurance industry after receiving complaints fro…
2nd April 2024 -
University hub funding welcomed
LGAQ has welcomed the announcement of four new Regional University Study Hubs and remains focused on successfully advocating for more Queensland towns and regions to benefit from the next round.
LGAQ has welcomed the announcement of four new Regional University Study Hubs and remains focused on…
25th March 2024 -
Councils welcome federal inquiry into fair funding
LGAQ has welcomed a federal inquiry into local government financial sustainability announced today
LGAQ has welcomed a federal inquiry into local government financial sustainability announced today
21st March 2024 -
Council Election 2024 snapshot
The Local Government Association of Queensland has released a snapshot of candidate data ahead of council election day, March 16.
The Local Government Association of Queensland has released a snapshot of candidate data ahead of co…
15th March 2024 -
Don't risk Great Artesian Basin for carbon sink
Queensland councils are calling on the State Government to halt plans to pump carbon into the underground Great Artesian Basin, warning of fears it could contaminate domestic water and other supplies.
Queensland councils are calling on the State Government to halt plans to pump carbon into the underg…
1st March 2024 -
Queensland communities decide 2024
More than 1400 candidates have put their hands up to champion their communities, nominating to stand for mayor or councillor at the March 16 council elections.
More than 1400 candidates have put their hands up to champion their communities, nominating to stand…
16th February 2024 -
Council workers face increasing occupational violence and aggression incidents
Rising prices, supply and logistics issues, staff shortages and other intangibles have led to unprecedented levels of harassment of customer service staff everywhere.
Rising prices, supply and logistics issues, staff shortages and other intangibles have led to unprec…
15th February 2024 -
Engagement with local government essential to deliver quality elections
Queenslanders are set to benefit from more tailored elections when they head to the polls in March.
Queenslanders are set to benefit from more tailored elections when they head to the polls in March.
15th February 2024 -
Concerns grow over CCC reform delays
LGAQ remains increasingly concerned over the delay in implementing recommendations from the previous Commission of Inquiry relating to the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC)
LGAQ remains increasingly concerned over the delay in implementing recommendations from the previous…
15th February 2024 -
Navigating the maze: Our local government elections
Advice from the experts about what to expect, what you need to know and why it’s so important for Queenslanders to put their hands up.
Advice from the experts about what to expect, what you need to know and why it’s so important for …
15th February 2024 -
Councils welcome Homes for Queenslanders commitments
The peak body for Queensland councils has welcomed the State Government’s adoption of several solutions put forward by local government in its Homes for Queenslanders plan.
The peak body for Queensland councils has welcomed the State Government’s adoption of several solu…
6th February 2024 -
LGAQ response to State Government housing plan
LGAQ responds to the State Government housing plan announced on 3 February 2024.
LGAQ responds to the State Government housing plan announced on 3 February 2024.
3rd February 2024