Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) CEO Alison Smith welcomed today’s announcement of State Government funding to facilitate the delivery of housing action plans across Queensland.

More than $7.1 million will fund 365 traineeships and 110 apprenticeships at local councils across Queensland.

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.

The LGAQ welcomes the announcement by the Federal Government that the Regional University Centre program is to be expanded to Mount Isa.

The LGAQ is asking the State Government to restore Works for Queensland funding back to $100 million per annum – consistent with historical funding levels.

All levels of government must work together to ensure funding flows to help flood-impacted Queenslanders build back better.

The Federal Government has committed an annual $95 million to the Bridges Renewal Program, with a further $10 million to be made available for each of the next four years.

Queensland councils will create and support more than 4,600 jobs through the Palaszczuk Government’s $200 million COVID-19 Works for Queensland program.