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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
State funding to support councils to deliver local housing action plans welcomed
Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) CEO Alison Smith welcomed today’s announcement of State Government funding to facilitate the delivery of housing action plans across Queensland.
Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) CEO Alison Smith welcomed today’s announcement o…
28th March 2023 -
Getting to know Rudi Pretzler, LGAQ's Lead for Public Health & Waste
From bins to Botox, the Public Health & Waste portfolio is a large and important one.
From bins to Botox, the Public Health & Waste portfolio is a large and important one.
22nd March 2023 -
Partners in Government Agreement signed
We welcome the renewal of the Partners-In-Government-Agreement by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.
We welcome the renewal of the Partners-In-Government-Agreement by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.
22nd February 2023 -
Why your council should support independent media
A labour of love is the only way to describe the challenge of running a newspaper in one of the most remote parts of Australia.
A labour of love is the only way to describe the challenge of running a newspaper in one of the most…
16th February 2023 -
The new home of innovation for Queensland councils
The LGAQ is excited to launch the first innovation hub dedicated to delivering digital solutions to solve councils’ biggest problems.
The LGAQ is excited to launch the first innovation hub dedicated to delivering digital solutions to …
16th February 2023 -
Queensland's Beef Corridors: Why these vital supply chains need a boost
Traversing an area of almost 218,000km² in central and western Queensland are roads that comprise a strategic web of vital agricultural supply chains.
Traversing an area of almost 218,000km² in central and western Queensland are roads that comprise a…
16th February 2023 -
Podcast series peeks behind the council curtain
With the countdown clock about to start ahead of next year’s local government elections, there’s a new podcast series aimed at giving Queenslanders a glimpse into life in local government politics.
With the countdown clock about to start ahead of next year’s local government elections, there’s…
16th February 2023