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Queensland’s 77 mayors have spoken as one against domestic and family violence (DFV)
Every one of our state’s local government leaders has pledged their support for the Local Government Association of Queensland’s (LGAQ) ‘Not in our Backyard – stop abuse at the start’ campaign.
Every one of our state’s local government leaders has pledged their support for the Local Governme…
17th March 2022 -
Queensland councils welcome new stock route reforms
New laws introduced to ensure the future sustainability of the state’s stock route network.
New laws introduced to ensure the future sustainability of the state’s stock route network.
17th March 2022 -
Queensland councils welcome bridge funding boost
The Federal Government has committed an annual $95 million to the Bridges Renewal Program, with a further $10 million to be made available for each of the next four years.
The Federal Government has committed an annual $95 million to the Bridges Renewal Program, with a fu…
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Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding awarded prestigious McKinnon Prize
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding has been recognised for her courageous, visionary, ethical and collaborative political leadership by being named the 2021 McKinnon Emerging Political Leader of the Year.
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding has been recognised for her courageous, visionary, ethical and collabor…
3rd March 2022 -
Logan City Council commended for koala campaign
Griffith University has commended Logan City Council on its 2021/2022 koala breeding season campaign.
Griffith University has commended Logan City Council on its 2021/2022 koala breeding season campaign…
3rd March 2022 -
Drones deliver medication to rural residents in Goondiwindi
Rural residents in the Goondiwindi region are no longer making the long drive to town for their medications – instead, they’re looking skyward.
Rural residents in the Goondiwindi region are no longer making the long drive to town for their medi…
3rd March 2022 -
Councils urgently seek commitment to emergency mobile roaming trial
Queensland councils are urging the Federal Government to immediately commit to a trial of domestic mobile roaming during emergencies.
Queensland councils are urging the Federal Government to immediately commit to a trial of domestic m…
23rd February 2022 -
Federal funding must flow to address overcrowding in Queensland's most vulnerable communities
The LGAQ is calling on the Federal Government to commit to a $100 million per annum housing package - for at least five years - in its upcoming budget.
The LGAQ is calling on the Federal Government to commit to a $100 million per annum housing package …
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Australian Survivor comes to Cloncurry
Who would have thought 12 months ago that Cloncurry would host one of the most popular reality TV shows on Earth? Well, actually, it wasn’t a surprise to us...
Who would have thought 12 months ago that Cloncurry would host one of the most popular reality TV sh…
11th February 2022 -
How to attract investment through your online presence
The announcement that Brisbane will host the 2032 Olympics has instantly boosted the potential of Queensland’s regions as ideal places for investment.
The announcement that Brisbane will host the 2032 Olympics has instantly boosted the potential of Qu…
11th February 2022 -
LGAQ backs Queensland seniors
The LGAQ has thrown its full support behind two key groups advocating on behalf of senior Queenslanders.
The LGAQ has thrown its full support behind two key groups advocating on behalf of senior Queensland…
10th February 2022 -
Finding solutions for our organics: FOGO in Queensland
Making up on average 50 per cent of the kerbside red-lid bin, organic material brings huge potential to deliver on state and national waste reduction and recycling targets.
Making up on average 50 per cent of the kerbside red-lid bin, organic material brings huge potential…
10th February 2022 -
From the cradle to the grave: Councils are so much more than 'the three Rs'
It’s a refrain—still—heard from time to time by local government leaders everywhere. ‘Councils should stick to roads, rates and rubbish.’ But can you imagine what Queensland’s communities would be like if its 77 councils did just that?
It’s a refrain—still—heard from time to time by local government leaders everywhere. ‘Counci…
10th February 2022 -
A case for marinas and mini ports on the North Queensland coast
From the Gold Coast to Port Douglas, there are 25 marinas allowing safe refuge and refuelling for yachts, fishing boats, barges, and charter boats. North of Port Douglas and all the way to Darwin, though, there are none.
From the Gold Coast to Port Douglas, there are 25 marinas allowing safe refuge and refuelling for ya…
9th February 2022 -
A day in the life of the LGAQ IR Helpdesk
One of the many benefits LGAQ membership offers councils is free access to the LGAQ IR (Industrial Relations) Helpdesk enquiry line, operated by Peak Services, which is staffed five days a week.
One of the many benefits LGAQ membership offers councils is free access to the LGAQ IR (Industrial R…
9th February 2022