Entries have opened for Queensland’s richest reporting prize, the Bean Lockyer Ticehurst Award for Excellence in Regional Journalism.

Nominations are now open for the 2023 Annual Alison Woolla Memorial Award for Local Leadership in Preventing Domestic and Family Violence (DFV).

The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) will receive $3 million funding over three years to deliver a new Rural and Remote Capacity Building Project.

Croydon’s only pub, the Club Hotel, has been operating since 1887. It had a whopping 38 counterparts when the town stretched for kilometres.

Balonne Shire Council has launched its clever new tourism ‘hook’, aimed at reeling in visitors and to explore the region.

LGAQ welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of 20 new regional university study hubs

Queensland communities are being held to ransom by irresponsible dog owners dragging out appeals through the courts

Mayors, councillors, CEOs and sector experts from across rural, remote and regional Queensland will join the LGAQ’s Bush Councils convention in Goondiwindi from July 25 to 27.

The peak body representing Queensland councils has warned rushed rule changes will not solve the housing crisis.

With the announcement Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio will retire on 21 July, the LGAQ pays tribute to a local government legend, who dedicated more than 40 years to the sector.

We examine the life and legacy of the first woman elected to council in Queensland.

LGAQ welcomes the State Government’s launch of public consultation on dog attack law reforms to protect the community, pets and responsible owners.

More than 150 Queenslanders have been recognised in The King’s Birthday 2023 Honours List for their outstanding service across the science, health, public service, music and palaeontology sectors.

Critical on-the-ground improvements for Queensland communities have been left out of the State Government’s royalties carve up.

The peak body for Queensland’s councils has welcomed the extra funding for First Nations councils announced by the State Government but says the money should be locked in permanently.