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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 -
Navigating the maze: Our local government elections
Advice from the experts about what to expect, what you need to know and why it’s so important for Queenslanders to put their hands up.
Advice from the experts about what to expect, what you need to know and why it’s so important for …
15th February 2024 -
Dotti the dog's extraordinary helicopter rescue
As cyclone weary residents across the Douglas Shire brace themselves for more wild weather, community spirit has shone through to save one very lucky and much-loved pooch.
As cyclone weary residents across the Douglas Shire brace themselves for more wild weather, communit…
19th January 2024 -
The Universal Service Obligation: History and future
Before we can get to where we are heading – it’s important to remember how we got here
Before we can get to where we are heading – it’s important to remember how we got here
11th December 2023 -
SEQ waterways' health and resilience receive major boost
The future health and resilience of South East Queensland catchments has received a major boost with the Queensland Government and Council of Mayors (SEQ) releasing the Resilient Rivers Initiative.
The future health and resilience of South East Queensland catchments has received a major boost with…
11th December 2023 -
Top gong for local government’s man in Eromanga – Mayor Stuart Mackenzie OAM
When asked for a career highlight, Quilpie Shire Council Mayor Stuart Mackenzie said being a mayor has been his greatest privilege and honour.
When asked for a career highlight, Quilpie Shire Council Mayor Stuart Mackenzie said being a mayor h…
5th October 2023 -
Stronger councils, stronger communities: what to expect at this year's Annual Conference
The 127th Annual Conference is shaping up to be the biggest yet.
The 127th Annual Conference is shaping up to be the biggest yet.
3rd October 2023 -
Mareeba gets sharp skills under Capacity Building Project
Mareeba Shire Council has kicked off the Rural and Remote Capacity Building Project by undertaking vital training in the safe handling of sharps and infectious waste.
Mareeba Shire Council has kicked off the Rural and Remote Capacity Building Project by undertaking v…
7th September 2023 -
Incredible Croydon: Heart of the Gulf Savannah region
Croydon’s only pub, the Club Hotel, has been operating since 1887. It had a whopping 38 counterparts when the town stretched for kilometres.
Croydon’s only pub, the Club Hotel, has been operating since 1887. It had a whopping 38 counterpar…
24th July 2023 -
Get Hooked on Balonne!
Balonne Shire Council has launched its clever new tourism ‘hook’, aimed at reeling in visitors and to explore the region.
Balonne Shire Council has launched its clever new tourism ‘hook’, aimed at reeling in visitors a…
24th July 2023 -
Dr Ellen Kent Hughes: Equality Pioneer
We examine the life and legacy of the first woman elected to council in Queensland.
We examine the life and legacy of the first woman elected to council in Queensland.
6th July 2023 -
Queensland Local Government well represented in King’s Birthday Honours
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.
More than 150 Queenslanders have been recognised in The King’s Birthday 2023 Honours List for thei…
16th June 2023