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Council peak body calls for State to help building industry
The peak body representing Queensland’s councils has called on the State Government to help support the building sector to activate almost 100,000 residential lots already approved statewide.
The peak body representing Queensland’s councils has called on the State Government to help suppor…
19th September 2023 -
Preserved artwork in Logan sparks childhood memories
Katty’s childhood painting, which depicts a woman fetching water from a pond, is part of The Big Voices: Children’s Art Matters exhibition.
Katty’s childhood painting, which depicts a woman fetching water from a pond, is part of The Big V…
18th September 2023 -
One week left for LGAQ's $15,000 reporting prize
Entries have been extended for Queensland’s richest reporting prize, the Bean Lockyer Ticehurst Award for Excellence in Regional Journalism.
Entries have been extended for Queensland’s richest reporting prize, the Bean Lockyer Ticehurst Aw…
15th September 2023 -
Mareeba gets sharp skills under Capacity Building Project
Mareeba Shire Council has kicked off the Rural and Remote Capacity Building Project by undertaking vital training in the safe handling of sharps and infectious waste.
Mareeba Shire Council has kicked off the Rural and Remote Capacity Building Project by undertaking v…
7th September 2023 -
Nominations open for the 2023 LGAQ Annual Alison Woolla Memorial Award for Local Leadership in Preventing Domestic and Family Violence (DFV)
Nominations are now open for the 2023 Annual Alison Woolla Memorial Award for Local Leadership in Preventing Domestic and Family Violence (DFV).
Nominations are now open for the 2023 Annual Alison Woolla Memorial Award for Local Leadership in Pr…
14th August 2023 -
$3m to help rural and remote councils boost local workforce
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) will receive $3 million funding over three years to deliver a new Rural and Remote Capacity Building Project.
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) will receive $3 million funding over three yea…
31st July 2023 -
Incredible Croydon: Heart of the Gulf Savannah region
Croydon’s only pub, the Club Hotel, has been operating since 1887. It had a whopping 38 counterparts when the town stretched for kilometres.
Croydon’s only pub, the Club Hotel, has been operating since 1887. It had a whopping 38 counterpar…
24th July 2023 -
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 -
GUNDY TO WELCOME BUSH COUNCILS
Mayors, councillors, CEOs and sector experts from across rural, remote and regional Queensland will join the LGAQ’s Bush Councils convention in Goondiwindi from July 25 to 27.
Mayors, councillors, CEOs and sector experts from across rural, remote and regional Queensland will …
14th 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 -
First Nations funds welcomed but should be locked in for future
The peak body for Queensland’s councils has welcomed the extra funding for First Nations councils announced by the State Government but says the money should be locked in permanently.
The peak body for Queensland’s councils has welcomed the extra funding for First Nations councils …
9th 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