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To infinity and beyond Facebook
Meta is the new Facebook and can be described as an adjective. The Meta World is here and Mark Zuckerberg is ready to take us into the next phase with the help of Artificial Intelligence and VR.
Meta is the new Facebook and can be described as an adjective. The Meta World is here and Mark Zucke…
4th February 2022 -
It is time to go, Alan MacSporran
CCC Chair Alan MacSporran must do the right thing and stand down from his role after yet another case was thrown out of court today.
CCC Chair Alan MacSporran must do the right thing and stand down from his role after yet another cas…
20th January 2022 -
Out of the darkness: Mapoon church opening helps community healing
LGAQ Team Lead Tony Goode gives us an account of what happened on the day, and the significance of the church opening for the community.
LGAQ Team Lead Tony Goode gives us an account of what happened on the day, and the significance of t…
19th January 2022 -
'Turtle Tank' to revitalise Gladstone Region tourism
You’ve heard of the hit Network Ten show Shark Tank, but a new sensation is coming to Gladstone Region with the tourism innovation fund ‘Turtle Tank’.
You’ve heard of the hit Network Ten show Shark Tank, but a new sensation is coming to Gladstone Re…
12th January 2022 -
New Aussie drama mystery TV series filmed on Minjerribah
A new Australian drama mystery series from Acorn TV, Darby and Joan, has recently wrapped filming on Redlands Coast and other south-east Queensland locations.
A new Australian drama mystery series from Acorn TV, Darby and Joan, has recently wrapped filming o…
12th January 2022 -
Former North Burnett CEO heading to Douglas Shire Council
Former North Burnett Regional Council CEO Rachel Cooper is heading north after being appointed the CEO of Douglas Shire Council.
Former North Burnett Regional Council CEO Rachel Cooper is heading north after being appointed the C…
24th December 2021 -
New CEO appointed at Noosa Shire Council
In a unanimous decision of Noosa Council, Scott Waters has been chosen to lead the organisation as its next Chief Executive Officer.
In a unanimous decision of Noosa Council, Scott Waters has been chosen to lead the organisation as i…
20th December 2021 -
Western Downs Regional Council appoints CEO
Western Downs Regional Council has appointed Jodie Taylor as the new Chief Executive Officer to take the organisation forward for the next five years.
Western Downs Regional Council has appointed Jodie Taylor as the new Chief Executive Officer to tak…
10th December 2021 -
National honour for Aurukun Shire Mayor
The LGAQ extends its heartiest congratulations to Aurukun Shire Council Mayor, Councillor Keri Tamwoy, on being named ‘Person of the Year’ at the 2021 National NAIDOC Awards.
The LGAQ extends its heartiest congratulations to Aurukun Shire Council Mayor, Councillor Keri Tamwo…
2nd December 2021 -
Ipswich City Council announces new CEO
Ipswich City Council has announced its new CEO is Sonia Cooper, who has been acting in the role since April this year.
Ipswich City Council has announced its new CEO is Sonia Cooper, who has been acting in the role sinc…
18th November 2021 -
Queensland FOGO trials give promising outlook for future of waste management
Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) trials currently underway in four Queensland council areas are yielding promising results for the future of waste management in Queensland.
Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) trials currently underway in four Queensland council areas …
12th November 2021 -
Aurukun Shire Council CEO retiring after 50 years in local government
Aurukun Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Bernie McCarthy will retire on November 30 after 50 years in the local government sector.
Aurukun Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Bernie McCarthy will retire on November 30 after 50 ye…
11th November 2021 -
Queensland councils push recycling education programs
This National Recycling Week, councils across Queensland are pushing a number of educational and awareness activities to drive down the state’s the 15 per cent contamination rate.
This National Recycling Week, councils across Queensland are pushing a number of educational and awa…
11th November 2021 -
Show your council’s commitment to DFV awareness: Host a ‘walk against violence’
Following last year’s successful DFV awareness events in councils right across Queensland, the LGAQ is again calling on councils to get involved in the Red Bench Relay.
Following last year’s successful DFV awareness events in councils right across Queensland, the LGA…
10th November 2021 -
Voting open on Hinchinbrook waste truck photo competition
Hinchinbrook Shire Council has opened the voting for its ‘Don’t Waste Hinchinbrook’ photography competition.
Hinchinbrook Shire Council has opened the voting for its ‘Don’t Waste Hinchinbrook’ photograph…
9th November 2021