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Local government's job creating might
To say it has been a crazy week is an understatement. We have had the State Election on Halloween, a Melbourne Cup run under very different COVID-19 circumstances, and the USA Election.
To say it has been a crazy week is an understatement. We have had the State Election on Halloween, a…
6th November 2020 -
Social media trends in local government
Social media for government can be a game changer. We’ve seen how people are glued to Twitter each day for the commentary around Victorian Premier Dan Andrews daily media conference.
Social media for government can be a game changer. We’ve seen how people are glued to Twitter each…
6th November 2020 -
Welcome Allen Cunneen, OAM – the LGAQ welcomes prize recruit in Cairns-based Allen Cunneen, OAM
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) welcomes Allen Cunneen, OAM to the role of First Nations Segment Advisor.
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) welcomes Allen Cunneen, OAM to the role of…6th November 2020 -
Job creation the most critical concern for thousands of voters who have chosen to ‘vote for local’ this election
Voters in key marginal seats have shown they want the next State Government to work in partnership with local government to sustain local jobs and protect the environment.
Voters in key marginal seats have shown they want the next State Government to work in partnership w…
30th October 2020 -
Dead straight bat
Political impartiality is one of the LGAQ’s key advocacy tenets. It has been for decades.
We do not play politics.Political impartiality is one of the LGAQ’s key advocacy tenets. It has been for decades.
We do n…30th October 2020 -
And that is a wrap
Well folks, that is a wrap on another successful Local Government Association of Queensland Annual Conference.
Well folks, that is a wrap on another successful Local Government Association of Queensland Annual C…
23rd October 2020 -
Sunshine Coast Council Mayor secures second term as President of the LGAQ
Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson has been re-elected to lead the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) as its President for another four years.
Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson has been re-elected to lead the Local Government Associat…
22nd October 2020 -
Alison Woolla Memorial 2020 Award winners announced
May Ballie and Myrtle Foote were jointly announced today as the winners of the Alison Woolla Memorial Award 2020 at this year’s Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) Annual Conference.
May Ballie and Myrtle Foote were jointly announced today as the winners of the Alison Woolla�…
21st October 2020 -
Council's virtual reality training a real winner
Innovative use of virtual reality technology to overcome pandemic-related travel bans has won Burke Shire Council this year’s Butch Lenton Award - and a $10,000 bursary.
Innovative use of virtual reality technology to overcome pandemic-related travel bans has won Burke …
21st October 2020 -
Councils welcome funding commitments to create and support Queensland jobs
LGAQ President and Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson today thanked Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk for her commitment to continuing the successful Works for Queensland program.
LGAQ President and Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson today thanked Premier Annastacia Palas…
20th October 2020 -
Reporter awarded Bean Lockyer Ticehurst award for ensuring critical bush issues are heard on the national stage
ABC National Rural Reporter Caitlyn Gribbin has received the LGAQ's prestigious award for excellence in regional journalism for a body of work amplifying issues of critical importance to the bush.
ABC National Rural Reporter Caitlyn Gribbin has received the LGAQ's prestigious award for excellence…
19th October 2020 -
Indigenous Leaders call for action on housing
MAYORS and councillors representing Queensland’s First Nations councils have gathered today at the LGAQ's Annual Conference to discuss issues critical to their communities.
MAYORS and councillors representing Queensland’s First Nations councils have gathered today at the…
19th October 2020 -
Conference time is upon us
This wrap comes to you on the eve of the LGAQ’s 124th Annual Conference on the Gold Coast.
This wrap comes to you on the eve of the LGAQ’s 124th Annual Conference on the Gold Coast.
16th October 2020 -
How can local communities benefit from tik tok?
Townsville City Council is one of the first Queensland councils to take the TikTok plunge.
Townsville City Council is one of the first Queensland councils to take the TikTok plunge.
16th October 2020 -
Alison Woolla Memorial Award 2020 finalists announced
Three finalists are in the running to win the LGAQ's inaugural Alison Woolla Memorial Award.
Three finalists are in the running to win the LGAQ's inaugural Alison Woolla Memorial Award.
15th October 2020