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Gladstone Mayor Matt Burnett elected LGAQ President
Gladstone Regional Council Mayor Matt Burnett has been elected President of the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ).
Gladstone Regional Council Mayor Matt Burnett has been elected President of the Local Government Ass…
23rd October 2024 -
Report card shows parties working to win over communities and councils
Queensland’s political parties have worked to win over more councils and voters, according to the results of the LGAQ’s final election report card.
Queensland’s political parties have worked to win over more councils and voters, according to the …
23rd October 2024 -
LGAQ journalism award winners announced
The winners of Queensland’s richest journalism awards have been announced, with first place going to a journalist who revealed the true cost renewables were having on regional areas.
The winners of Queensland’s richest journalism awards have been announced, with first place going …
22nd October 2024 -
Alison Woolla Memorial Award winners announced
A Toowoomba woman who founded the region’s only women’s support centre is among the winners of the 2024 Alison Woolla Memorial Award which recognises local leadership in the fight against DFV.
A Toowoomba woman who founded the region’s only women’s support centre is among the winners of t…
22nd October 2024 -
Queenslanders want stronger partnership with councils
A survey of more than 20,000 Queenslanders – including those in several of the state’s battleground seats - has revealed the top issues on the minds of voters ahead of Saturday’s State Election.
A survey of more than 20,000 Queenslanders – including those in several of the state’s battlegro…
21st October 2024 -
Families and farmers cannot afford biosecurity gaps
Grocery bills will rise and jobs will be lost if gaps in Queensland’s biosecurity funding are not addressed by all sides of politics ahead of the State Election.
Grocery bills will rise and jobs will be lost if gaps in Queensland’s biosecurity funding are not …
14th October 2024 -
Councils and property industry united over housing infrastructure black hole
Two Queensland peak bodies have come together in a major push to expedite critical funding needed for trunk infrastructure to tackle the housing crisis.
Two Queensland peak bodies have come together in a major push to expedite critical funding needed fo…
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What to expect at the 2024 LGAQ Annual Conference
Qld communities deserve to be at the forefront of decision-making, and the 2024 Annual Conference program is packed with topics that support this year's theme, Don’t Leave Local Communities Behind.
Qld communities deserve to be at the forefront of decision-making, and the 2024 Annual Conference pr…
2nd October 2024 -
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Statement from Local Government Association of Queensland chief executive officer, Alison Smith.
Statement from Local Government Association of Queensland chief executive officer, Alison Smith.
1st October 2024 -
Great Artesian Basin decision a win for communities
The Queensland environmental regulator’s decision to reject a carbon capture and storage (CCS) proposal for the Great Artesian Basin is a huge win for the liveability of local communities.
The Queensland environmental regulator’s decision to reject a carbon capture and storage (CCS) pro…
24th May 2024 -
Bloomfield Bridge flood monitoring pilot launches as Wujal Wujal residents return to Country
Another LGAQ Lab project has come to life; one that will help Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council, Douglas Shire Council and Cook Shire Council better notify their residents of flood risks.
Another LGAQ Lab project has come to life; one that will help Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council,…
23rd April 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 -
‘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 -
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