https://www.lgaq.asn.au/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:44:28 +0000 Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:44:28 +0000 https://www.lgaq.asn.au/news/article/1107/technical-to-leadership-transition While promoting a technical gun to a leadership position may seem like a great choice, the roles are very different. Here’s how to overcome hurdles that may arise. Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:45:00 +1000 https://www.lgaq.asn.au/news/article/1106/making-time-for-strategic-planning I am coming to you today from the Sunshine Coast where an important two-day meeting has been taking place, the LGAQ Board’s strategic planning meeting. Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:29:00 +1000 https://www.lgaq.asn.au/news/article/1105/honing-in-on-federal-advocacy The Local Government Association of Queensland’s enhanced focus on Federal advocacy is continuing. Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:36:00 +1000 https://www.lgaq.asn.au/news/article/1104/queensland-councils-call-for-resolution-of-facebook-stand-off Queensland’s local government sector is calling for cool heads to prevail in the wake of today’s unprecedented action by Facebook, which saw its Australian users banned from sharing news content. Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:26:00 +1000 https://www.lgaq.asn.au/news/article/1103/indigenous-women-leading-the-way Indigenous women leading the way in domestic and family violence prevention. Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:53:00 +1000 https://www.lgaq.asn.au/news/article/1102/a-new-national-approach-to-information-and-warnings-during-emergencies-and-natural-disasters The new Australian Warning System is being rolled out and will provide a national approach to issuing warnings for hazards. Mon, 15 Feb 2021 10:06:00 +1000 https://www.lgaq.asn.au/news/article/1101/overcoming-indigenous-disadvantage There is a lot more in these submissions than the familiar calls for better coordination across government and more built infrastructure. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:16:00 +1000 https://www.lgaq.asn.au/news/article/1100/focussed-on-what-is-most-important-to-you The membership of the Policy Executive is designed to ensure the views of all 77 councils across this state are represented. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:59:00 +1000 https://www.lgaq.asn.au/news/article/1099/why-linkedin-is-going-to-help-you-in-more-ways-than-one In its early iterations, LinkedIn was the platform to help you get a job and that was it. Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:26:00 +1000 https://www.lgaq.asn.au/news/article/1098/federal-advocacy-in-focus Federal advocacy is critical to local government with the bulk of our funding coming via Canberra. Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:11:00 +1000 https://www.lgaq.asn.au/news/article/1097/show-your-best-side What is your council doing to demonstrate that your region is the best choice for businesses? Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:33:00 +1000 https://www.lgaq.asn.au/news/article/1096/domestic-violence-awareness-red-bench-relay-a-success-for-queensland-communities Seven councils across Queensland participated in the Red Rose Foundation’s inaugural Red Bench Relay in 2020, marking the beginning of an annual domestic violence education campaign. Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:33:00 +1000 https://www.lgaq.asn.au/news/article/1095/bravo-queensland-councils Despite the very difficult challenges COVID-19 set us all, the LGAQ’s carefully crafted and hard-fought plans on behalf of our members have come together. Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:17:00 +1000 https://www.lgaq.asn.au/news/article/1094/queensland-councils-call-on-federal-government-to-establish-a-national-reinsurance-pool Queensland’s 77 councils are urging the Federal Government to establish a national reinsurance pool to help reduce the cost of insurance premiums in North Queensland and across northern Australia. Tue, 02 Feb 2021 08:16:00 +1000 https://www.lgaq.asn.au/news/article/1093/financial-sustainability-disaster-mitigation-and-road-funding-among-federal-budget-asks Folks, as I speak to you today your Association’s Federal Budget submission is landing in the inboxes of Commonwealth Ministers. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:19:00 +1000 https://www.lgaq.asn.au/news/article/1092/discovering-aurukun The remote Shire of Aurukun, situated on the western coast of Cape York, is renowned for its beautiful sunsets and the treasured traditional country of the Wik, Wik Way and Kugu people. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:34:00 +1000 https://www.lgaq.asn.au/news/article/1091/minister-steven-miles-exciting-times-ahead It’s fair to say that while 2020 presented many unprecedented challenges, it also showed we have the ability to overcome any difficulties when we work together for our communities. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:12:00 +1000 https://www.lgaq.asn.au/news/article/1090/a-life-sized-elephant-statue-will-be-unveiled-in-blackall-tambo A life-sized elephant statute will be unveiled in Blackall on Australia Day in a special tribute to the western Queensland origins of one of Australia’s first travelling circuses. Mon, 25 Jan 2021 10:35:00 +1000 https://www.lgaq.asn.au/news/article/1089/natural-disasters-101-a-pat-on-the-back- This week’s cyclone threat in North Queensland and severe storms in the southeast drove home to me just how far councils have come this century in their disaster preparedness and response. Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:28:00 +1000 https://www.lgaq.asn.au/news/article/1088/the-blackwater-golf-club-gets-a-makeover Central Highlands Regional Council has turned treated wastewater irrigation systems into helping a local golf course. Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:36:00 +1000