The LGAQ has launched its 2024 State Election platform call to all sides of politics to back local communities.

The Queensland environmental regulator’s decision to reject a carbon capture and storage (CCS) proposal for the Great Artesian Basin is a huge win for the liveability of local communities.

Premier Steven Miles must keep his word as clock ticks on Great Artesian Basin decision.

LGAQ has welcomed a $1.21 million State Government program to support councils as renewable energy projects roll out across state.

LGAQ has welcomed funding announced in the Federal Budget but warned councils and communities are being left behind while the Federal Government fails to fairly fund the sector.

LGAQ has welcomed the launch of the latest round of the critical Works for Queensland program, with councils to share in $300 million over the next three years.

LGAQ research revealed councils will have to cover a $2.2 billion funding gap if the State does not increase the cap on how much councils can charge property developers for critical infrastructure.

Queensland’s agricultural industry, conservationists & councils have met with Premier Steven Miles to present a united voice calling for a ban to protect the Great Artesian Basin from CCS projects

Queensland councils are demanding answers from the insurance industry after receiving complaints from residents that bills have soared

LGAQ has welcomed the announcement of four new Regional University Study Hubs and remains focused on successfully advocating for more Queensland towns and regions to benefit from the next round.

LGAQ has welcomed a federal inquiry into local government financial sustainability announced today

The Local Government Association of Queensland has released a snapshot of candidate data ahead of council election day, March 16.

Queensland councils are calling on the State Government to halt plans to pump carbon into the underground Great Artesian Basin, warning of fears it could contaminate domestic water and other supplies.

More than 1400 candidates have put their hands up to champion their communities, nominating to stand for mayor or councillor at the March 16 council elections.

LGAQ remains increasingly concerned over the delay in implementing recommendations from the previous Commission of Inquiry relating to the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC)