Latest news in Campaigning for liveable Queensland communities
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Queensland councils are ready to get to work with new Federal Government
LGAQ looks forward to working with Mr Albanese and the new government to progress the needs of Queensland councils and their local communities.
LGAQ looks forward to working with Mr Albanese and the new government to progress the needs of Queen…
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Thousands of Queenslanders look to local to inform their votes this Saturday
Voters in critical marginal Queensland seats such as Leichardt and Longman have shown they want the Federal Government to listen to the funding priorities of local councils and communities.
Voters in critical marginal Queensland seats such as Leichardt and Longman have shown they want the …
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2022 Federal Election Case Study – Liveability is built around more than just natural beauty
Fraser Coast Regional Council is adding its voice to the national call to restore Financial Assistance Grant funding to councils from the Federal Government back to at least one per cent of taxation.
Fraser Coast Regional Council is adding its voice to the national call to restore Financial Assistan…
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2022 Federal Election Case Study – Investment needed in Douglas Shire to fast-track key water supply projects
One of the community's major water intake locations in its World Heritage rainforest is on track for water consumption to outstrip supply by 2025-26.
One of the community's major water intake locations in its World Heritage rainforest is on track for…
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Queensland peak industry bodies double down on housing call
LGAQ, together with some of Qld’s biggest peak bodies, has reissued the call for the major parties to show they are serious about addressing the housing crisis, should they win the Federal Election.
LGAQ, together with some of Qld’s biggest peak bodies, has reissued the call for the major parties…
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Regional connectivity upgrades welcomed
The peak body representing Queensland councils has welcomed today’s announcement of a $43.5 million Federal Government investment in vital improvements to mobile coverage and broadband services.
The peak body representing Queensland councils has welcomed today’s announcement of a $43.5 millio…
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Burke Shire Council helping Indigenous residents become homeowners
Burke Shire Council is helping its community break the cycle with a unique partnership that’s making the seemingly impossible prospect of home ownership a reality.
Burke Shire Council is helping its community break the cycle with a unique partnership that’s maki…
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Latest deluge highlights need for Queensland rain gauge network upgrade
The LGAQ has renewed its call for federal action on Queensland’s rain and river gauge network, as Queensland communities again prepare for heavy rainfall and flash flooding this week.
The LGAQ has renewed its call for federal action on Queensland’s rain and river gauge network, as …
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Major parties running out of time to show support for local communities
The major parties are running out of time to prove they care about the future of Queensland’s local communities by backing funding priorities to benefit every voter, no matter where they live.
The major parties are running out of time to prove they care about the future of Queensland’s loca…
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Works for Queensland campaign calls for funding restoration
The LGAQ is asking the State Government to restore Works for Queensland funding back to $100 million per annum – consistent with historical funding levels.
The LGAQ is asking the State Government to restore Works for Queensland funding back to $100 million…
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$250m roads and infrastructure top-up a win for communities
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.
Queensland councils have welcomed Labor’s commitment to increase funding for the Local Roads and C…
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2022 Federal Election Case Study - Carpentaria Shire Council build a new footpath for the community
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.
Carpentaria Shire Council has built a new footpath from town to the local rodeo grounds, providing e…
28th April 2022 -
2022 Federal Election Case Study - Logan, Redland and Ipswich City Councils move their communities toward zero-waste
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.
A waste alliance between three neighbouring south-east Queensland councils – City of Logan, Ipswic…
28th April 2022 -
$400 million roads commitment a boost to local economies
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 welcomes a $400 million Federal Coalition commitment to upgrade key roads servicing the cat…
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2022 Federal Election Case Study - Etheridge Shire Council digital connectivity challenges
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.
In Georgetown, transactions in the pub are hindered by lack of digital connectivity required to run …
20th April 2022