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Councils’ burden is not fair
It only makes sense that if Canberra is getting the bulk of the tax cash it should also start paying more to the level of government – councils – that are providing the on-the-ground services.
It only makes sense that if Canberra is getting the bulk of the tax cash it should also start paying…
30th November 2023 -
Top gong for local government’s man in Eromanga – Mayor Stuart Mackenzie OAM
When asked for a career highlight, Quilpie Shire Council Mayor Stuart Mackenzie said being a mayor has been his greatest privilege and honour.
When asked for a career highlight, Quilpie Shire Council Mayor Stuart Mackenzie said being a mayor h…
5th October 2023 -
Stronger councils, stronger communities: what to expect at this year's Annual Conference
The 127th Annual Conference is shaping up to be the biggest yet.
The 127th Annual Conference is shaping up to be the biggest yet.
3rd October 2023 -
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 -
Councils welcome complaint reforms
The peak body for Queensland councils has welcomed legislative reforms to overhaul the councillor complaints system introduced into Parliament today.
The peak body for Queensland councils has welcomed legislative reforms to overhaul the councillor co…
13th 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 -
Entries open for LGAQ's $15,000 reporting prize
Entries have opened for Queensland’s richest reporting prize, the Bean Lockyer Ticehurst Award for Excellence in Regional Journalism.
Entries have opened for Queensland’s richest reporting prize, the Bean Lockyer Ticehurst Award for…
24th August 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