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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 -
Noosa Shire Council and residents wrapped with textile recycling
Noosa Shire Council has partnered with clean technology innovator BlockTexx to give new life to textile products that are sitting unloved in linen cupboards.
Noosa Shire Council has partnered with clean technology innovator BlockTexx to give new life to text…
15th February 2023 -
PFAS: How fighting fires in the past may force us to burn our waste
If your grandma told you not to use non-stick cookware because it’s poisonous, she might have been right.
If your grandma told you not to use non-stick cookware because it’s poisonous, she might have been…
15th February 2023 -
Dogged pursuit of animal control changes
Queensland councils and the LGAQ continue to vigorously advocate for tougher controls to deal with dangerous dogs, reducing the potentially tragic impacts they can have on communities.
Queensland councils and the LGAQ continue to vigorously advocate for tougher controls to deal with d…
15th February 2023 -
Unpacking the OIA Inquiry findings
Local government leaders should be empowered to represent their communities and do their job, not be discouraged from putting their hands up again.
Local government leaders should be empowered to represent their communities and do their job, not be…
15th February 2023 -
Logan City Council gets carbon neutral certification
Logan City Council’s ongoing efforts to support a cleaner, greener future have received national recognition with certification that the organisation is now carbon neutral.
Logan City Council’s ongoing efforts to support a cleaner, greener future have received national r…
25th January 2023 -
Flinders Shire Council keeps Aussie dream alive with release of record-low priced housing blocks
Flinders Shire Council is helping keep the Australian dream of owning your own home a reality for all by selling land owned by the council in the outback region at record-low prices.
Flinders Shire Council is helping keep the Australian dream of owning your own home a reality for al…
23rd January 2023 -
New exhibition celebrates Redland Art Gallery Collection
A diverse selection of works from the Redland Art Gallery (RAG) Collection will form the next exhibition at Redland Art Gallery, Capalaba from 14 January 2023.
A diverse selection of works from the Redland Art Gallery (RAG) Collection will form the next exhibi…
3rd January 2023 -
Etheridge eyes carbon-positive prize
The Far North Queensland Shire of Etheridge covers an area of nearly 40,000 kilometres² of primarily cattle and mining Savannah Gulf country.
The Far North Queensland Shire of Etheridge covers an area of nearly 40,000 kilometres² of primaril…
17th November 2022 -
Fraser Coast: The Golden Triangle
Abounding in natural beauty and opportunity, the region is a must-see destination for visitors, a cherished home to locals, and a magnet for tree- and sea-changers alike.
Abounding in natural beauty and opportunity, the region is a must-see destination for visitors, a ch…
16th November 2022 -
Councils 'unseal' reef protection opportunities with innovative research
Thousands of kilometres of unsealed road networks are potentially causing significant damage to our beloved Great Barrier Reef and local governments have come together to contribute to its protection.
Thousands of kilometres of unsealed road networks are potentially causing significant damage to our …
16th November 2022 -
Logan video encourages migrants, refugees to learn to swim
The City of Logan has embraced its cultural diversity and produced a video featuring seven different languages to encourage refugees and migrants to learn to swim.
The City of Logan has embraced its cultural diversity and produced a video featuring seven different…
15th November 2022 -
Balonne educational ‘Hub’ wins $10,000 for community literacy and numeracy program
Balonne Shire Council will receive a $10,000 bursary from Peak Services as winners of this year’s Butch Lenton Memorial Bush Council Innovation Award.
Balonne Shire Council will receive a $10,000 bursary from Peak Services as winners of this year’s …
19th October 2022 -
The countdown is on to the 126th LGAQ Annual Conference
Taking place at the Cairns Convention Centre from 17-19 October, this year’s conference theme is ‘Community Liveability’, recognising that every Queensland community deserve to be a liveable one.
Taking place at the Cairns Convention Centre from 17-19 October, this year’s conference theme is �…
11th October 2022 -
Action plan to address overcrowding in remote and discrete First Nations communities
A desperate housing shortage is putting First Nations children at a disadvantage at school and setting back health care and life expectancy.
A desperate housing shortage is putting First Nations children at a disadvantage at school and setti…
14th September 2022