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Youth urban art project brightens Cairns
Teenagers making their way from the youth justice system into employment have been beautifying parks, footpaths and underpasses in Cairns.
Teenagers making their way from the youth justice system into employment have been beautifying parks…
21st July 2022 -
Action plan to tackle housing crisis
Quadrupling social housing funding, extending the First Home Owners’ Grant and unlocking abandoned, unused and empty properties are ways to begin conquering Queensland’s housing crisis.
Quadrupling social housing funding, extending the First Home Owners’ Grant and unlocking abandoned…
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MBRC: Activate the Supernode!
One of Australia’s largest proposed ‘green data’ storage facilities has been announced for the Moreton Bay region.
One of Australia’s largest proposed ‘green data’ storage facilities has been announced for the…
11th July 2022 -
Aurukun artists showcase Wik and Kugu stories at CIAF
Traditional performance and artefacts reflecting the cultural stories behind the paintings and sculptures of Aurukun’s Wik and Kugu Arts Centre artists are part of their exhibitions.
Traditional performance and artefacts reflecting the cultural stories behind the paintings and sculp…
7th July 2022 -
LGAQ statement in response to possible Ministerial intervention in Redlands matter
Ministerial powers to remove an elected mayor or councillor from office should only be used in the most serious of circumstances.
Ministerial powers to remove an elected mayor or councillor from office should only be used in the m…
3rd July 2022 -
Queensland councils welcome further bans on harmful plastics
This is a positive next step in the ongoing efforts to protect our environment and create a more sustainable future
This is a positive next step in the ongoing efforts to protect our environment and create a more su…
1st July 2022 -
LGx Day Two: A reel-y good time for council comms professionals
Day two of LGx presented many great insights for council communications professionals in the realm of marketing and social media campaigns.
Day two of LGx presented many great insights for council communications professionals in the realm o…
28th June 2022 -
Queensland's council comms experts converge on Sunshine Coast for day one of LGx
Day one of the much-anticipated LGx event was a great opportunity for professional development over Queensland's council communications network.
Day one of the much-anticipated LGx event was a great opportunity for professional development over …
27th June 2022 -
Southern Downs rolls out the welcome mat for Maroons
Fresh off their State of Origin win against the Blues, the Queensland Maroons will visit the Southern Downs region in July for a training session and a host of community events to boot.
Fresh off their State of Origin win against the Blues, the Queensland Maroons will visit the Souther…
23rd June 2022 -
Disaster recovery, SES funding, waste levy certainty welcome but Budget misses key council marks
LGAQ President and Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said the Association was disappointed the State was yet to meet the most critical budget asks put forward on behalf of Queensland councils
LGAQ President and Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said the Association was disappointed …
21st June 2022 -
Isisford's Sally Edwards awarded Public Service Medal
The LGAQ extends its sincere congratulations to Longreach Regional Council's Isisford Branch Manager Sally Edwards after she was awarded the Public Service Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
The LGAQ extends its sincere congratulations to Longreach Regional Council's Isisford Branch Manager…
20th June 2022 -
Cook Shire ready for Regional University Centre
Cooktown’s new Regional University Centre comes after sustained advocacy by Queensland councils to have this successful program made available to more local communities in the state.
Cooktown’s new Regional University Centre comes after sustained advocacy by Queensland councils to…
2nd June 2022 -
2022 Federal Election Case Study – Liveability is built around more than just natural beauty
Fraser Coast Regional Council is adding its voice to the national call to restore Financial Assistance Grant funding to councils from the Federal Government back to at least one per cent of taxation.
Fraser Coast Regional Council is adding its voice to the national call to restore Financial Assistan…
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2022 Federal Election Case Study – Investment needed in Douglas Shire to fast-track key water supply projects
One of the community's major water intake locations in its World Heritage rainforest is on track for water consumption to outstrip supply by 2025-26.
One of the community's major water intake locations in its World Heritage rainforest is on track for…
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Mount Isa the latest regional universities recruit
The LGAQ welcomes the announcement by the Federal Government that the Regional University Centre program is to be expanded to Mount Isa.
The LGAQ welcomes the announcement by the Federal Government that the Regional University Centre pro…
10th May 2022