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Councils’ burden is not fair
It only makes sense that if Canberra is getting the bulk of the tax cash it should also start paying more to the level of government – councils – that are providing the on-the-ground services.
It only makes sense that if Canberra is getting the bulk of the tax cash it should also start paying…
30th November 2023 -
$4 million to protect communities from coastal hazards—applications open now
It’s additional funding to the QCoast2100 program that supports local governments to implement climate change adaptation.
It’s additional funding to the QCoast2100 program that supports local governments to implement cli…
22nd May 2023 -
Funding secured for new First Nations employment program
The Supporting First Nations Skilled Workers Project aims to support skilled and educated First Nations community members in finding suitable employment in their communities.
The Supporting First Nations Skilled Workers Project aims to support skilled and educated First Nati…
19th May 2023 -
Same Day Approvals slash development application wait times
In a Queensland first, Townsville residents can now lodge development applications for low-risk residential structures on their properties and receive an approval on the same day.
In a Queensland first, Townsville residents can now lodge development applications for low-risk resi…
19th May 2023 -
Peak bodies combine in call for more road funding
LGAQ and RACQ have joined in their advocacy during National Road Safety Week to highlight the desperate need to increase funding to make Queensland’s roads safer.
LGAQ and RACQ have joined in their advocacy during National Road Safety Week to highlight the desper…
18th May 2023 -
Queensland Top Town Awards name finalists
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council has announced the Queensland Top Tourism Town Awards (say that three times fast), recognising the state’s diverse and outstanding destinations.
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council has announced the Queensland Top Tourism Town Awards (say th…
12th May 2023 -
Councils call for youth diversionary centres on remote state land
Queensland’s councils are calling for youth diversionary centres to be established on remote state land to give young people skills and care and keep them out of youth detention.
Queensland’s councils are calling for youth diversionary centres to be established on remote state…
10th May 2023 -
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 -
Queensland councils welcome creation of national Net Zero Authority
The peak body for Queensland councils has welcomed the Albanese Government’s announcement of a legislated Net Zero Authority.
The peak body for Queensland councils has welcomed the Albanese Government’s announcement of a leg…
5th May 2023 -
Queensland councils renew call for a fair Federal Budget for local communities
The peak body for local government in Queensland has repeated its calls for ‘fair funding’ to local communities in next week’s Federal Budget.
The peak body for local government in Queensland has repeated its calls for ‘fair funding’ to lo…
5th May 2023 -
All communities deserve fair Federal funding
Queensland’s councils have called on the Federal Government to provide certainty for desperately-needed transport and community infrastructure.
Queensland’s councils have called on the Federal Government to provide certainty for desperately-n…
3rd May 2023 -
Vital water and sewerage infrastructure funding in Queensland welcomed
The peak body for Queensland councils has welcomed this week’s announcement of the latest round of State Government funding for 99 critical water and sewerage infrastructure projects.
The peak body for Queensland councils has welcomed this week’s announcement of the latest round of…
28th April 2023 -
Meet the LGAQ’s QWRAP Project Manager, Jennifer Hartwig
Get to know LGAQ's QWRAP Project Manager Jennifer Hartwig.
Get to know LGAQ's QWRAP Project Manager Jennifer Hartwig.
26th April 2023 -
Deputy Mayor appointed for City of Logan
Councillor Laurie Koranski has been appointed Deputy Mayor of the City of Logan for the remainder of the 2020-2024 term.
Councillor Laurie Koranski has been appointed Deputy Mayor of the City of Logan for the remainder of…
26th April 2023 -
111 steps to $12.9 billion for Rocky
Rockhampton Regional Council and Advance Rockhampton have revealed an ambitious five-year economic strategy for Rocky that is set to revolutionise the region.
Rockhampton Regional Council and Advance Rockhampton have revealed an ambitious five-year economic s…
26th April 2023 -
Council lab expands testing services to include Legionella
Townsville City Council’s laboratory is one of only two local government laboratories outside Brisbane approved to test for Legionella pneumophila
Townsville City Council’s laboratory is one of only two local government laboratories outside Bris…
21st April 2023