Cassowary Coast, Isaac and Bundaberg regional councils have joined a research project to protect the Great Barrier Reef from silt washed from thousands of kilometres of unsealed country roads.

Queensland councils have stepped up to protect the Great Barrier Reef from silt washed from thousands of kilometres of unsealed country roads damaging the natural icon.

The LGAQ has welcomed the Federal Government’s $1 billion, nine-year commitment to protecting the Great Barrier Reef.

Our analysis of the 2021-2022 Federal Budget and what it means for Queensland councils and communities.

As you know, here at the LGAQ we have a drought strategy, a water security strategy and today I’d like to talk about our plan for the reef – our 7th wonder of the world and a true Queensland icon.

Reef catchment councils are actively seeking innovations to benefit Great Barrier Reef health.

Mackay Regional Council is leading practice in the adoption of ‘fish friendly’ approaches to achieving improved water quality outcomes.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is one of many Reef catchment councils with
unsealed roads and as a case study demonstrates the issue.

Time for Bill Shorten, Scott Morrison and the parties they lead to take note of local government’s role in battling climate change.

The Great Barrier Reef is a sleeper issue in this Federal election campaign.

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