By Staff Writer The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has advised councils to consider a rate hike of up to eight per cent this year. LGAQ executive director Greg…
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Tourism Queensland welcomes its newest employee
A stunned Ben Southall (second from right) is named Caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef. By Angela Dorizas Britain’s Ben Southall has been appointed Caretaker of the Islands of…
Sunshine Coast backs state reforms
By Rachel Borchardt Changes to Queensland’s Local Government Act are long overdue and will make councils more transparent, according to Sunshine Coast Regional Council mayor Bob Abbot. He said the new…
Queensland councils tackle infrastructure challenges
By Rachel Borchardt in Brisbane Some of the hottest local government issues, including infrastructure upgrades, climate change and the recession, were key themes at a major council infrastructure conference that…
Queensland public service revolt
By Angela Dorizas Unions have threatened to take industrial action if the Queensland Government fails to deliver on its election commitment of public servant wage increases. Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser…
$1m reward for obesity ideas
The Queensland Government has offered $1 million to the communities that come up with the best ideas to combat obesity. The unusual scheme will see towns compete in a state-wide…
Legislative changes are costly and time-consuming: LGAQ
By Rachel Borchardt in Brisbane The new legislative changes to the Queensland Local Government Act will create a costly and time-consuming exercise for councils, according to the Local Government Association…