Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) in Newstead, Queensland | Organisation

Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ)

Locality: Newstead, Queensland

Phone: +61 1300 542 700

Address: Level 2, 25 Evelyn Street, Newstead 4006 Newstead, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.lgaq.asn.au

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21.01.2022 Today marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism to raise awareness of gender-based violence. To recognise this we held the inaugural Red Bench Relay in Newstead, Brisbane. Violence against women is not ok and as the peak body for Local Government we understand how serious this issue is for communities. A number of councils around the state will also be holding similar events to recognise the day. Toget...her we can change the ending. Red Rose Foundation Australia Kay McGrath

19.01.2022 Make sure you keep an eye on the local activities happening in your community for #NAIDOCWeek. This week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. See all the activities happening now. #NAIDOC2020 https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events

18.01.2022 Yesterday marked day one of the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism to raise awareness of gender-based violence. Over the next 16 days we will see a number of councils take part in supporting this. Today Livingstone Shire Council took part in the Red Bench Relay to show their support for this cause and towards the Red Rose Foundation Australia Check out some snaps from the Yeppoon and Emu Park walks. PC Livingstone Shire Council

17.01.2022 Local communities want access to ‘real’ news reporting. That’s the word from LGAQ President Mayor Mark Jamieson profiling a recent Queensland local government resolution calling for the significant impact the decline in regional media is having on our communities to be addressed. Read his comments here: https://www.abc.net.au//qld-local-govt-chief-back/12873138

16.01.2022 The Local Government Association of Queensland has congratulated Member for Broadwater David Crisafulli - Broadwater MP on his appointment as Liberal National Party (LNP) leader and Toowoomba South MP David Janetzki MP as Deputy Leader. Mr Crisafulli is a former Townsville deputy mayor and former Minister for Local Government and as such, the LGAQ welcomes the experience and knowledge of local government that he brings to the role of Queensland Opposition Leader. Read the full release https://www.lgaq.asn.au///councils-welcome-new-lnp-leaders

15.01.2022 We love seeing our members work towards their Coastal Hazard Adaption Strategy (CHAS). Our Project Managers for QCoast2100, Emma Schofield and Mat Cork travelled to Sunshine Coast Council and Moreton Bay Regional Council to attend their community engagement activities. Many coastal communities face coastal erosion and inundation risks. The QCoast2100 Program is a $13.234M Queensland State Government commitment on behalf of coastal local governments. Congratulations to these councils on working towards helping their communities. We love seeing this!

10.01.2022 Elected Member Update (EMU) is back. We have had some big weeks helping our members and inducting them into their new positions. Last week we travelled to Cook Shire Council and Torres Strait Island Regional Council. We provided our members with training, education and guidance within the local government sector. These trips are an opportunity for us to help our members so they can serve their community in the best possible way. This week we are off to Fraser Coast Regional ...Council Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council and Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council Have a look at some of the highlights from the trip. #localgovqld #education #training #futureleadership

10.01.2022 Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council called us back in August to express their concerns about the community experiencing greater than usual venomous snake activity. Through discussions with other councils on the western side of Cape York, it became apparent the problem was in fact widespread and in need of swift attention, so Napranum approached the LGAQ to urgently organise snake handling and relocation training. Read the full article now. ... https://www.lgaq.asn.au//a-little-training-hissstory-for-t

03.01.2022 We are beyond excited to announce the Battleplan campaign won the National Golden Target Award for Public Affairs and Advocacy. The campaign was created to help councils and their communities recover from the COVID19 crisis, create jobs and stimulate economic recovery. This award is recognised Australia wide and we are extremely grateful to be recognised and win.