Council aims to turn sewage into cash

A council-owned water service provider hopes to turn a product made from sewage in a sustainable revenue stream.

28 October, 2021

Council alliance takes collaborative approach to waste management

Three South East Queensland Councils have formed an alliance to push for a new regional recycling facility.

23 September, 2021

Space rockets and unicorns – Council’s innovation success story

A Queensland council will showcase its ‘innovation ecosystem’ at an international forum.

6 September, 2021

Qld corruption watchdog ‘took sides’ against councillors, inquiry hears

Queensland’s corruption watchdog is under investigation by a parliamentary committee to determine if it misused its powers to get rid of a council as a “gift” to the former CEO.

18 August, 2021

Public inquiry into Logan City corruption probe

A parliamentary committee will inquire into how a corruption probe of Logan City Council was carried out.

31 May, 2021

Court dismisses fraud charges against councillors

Queensland’s peak local government body wants an independent inquiry into a corruption investigation that sparked the dismissal of Logan City Council.

15 April, 2021

Conservation partnerships pay off for Qld council

A council’s environmental partnership program has led to the discovery of a rare marsupial.

15 March, 2021

Council cries foul over nation’s biggest freight rail project

A regional Queensland council is standing up against plans for the Inland Rail.

28 January, 2021

Council website leads in accessibility

Logan City Council’s website has been rated as one of the most inclusive and accessible in Australia.

11 December, 2020

Council’s ‘game-changing’ sewage treatment

The Logan City Biosolids Gasification Project is turning sewage sludge into energy.

12 October, 2020

Qld council claims renewable energy milestone

A Queensland council is embracing solar as new research supports investment in renewables.

20 July, 2020

‘Quiet achiever’ wins top water award

Logan City Council’s Acting Director of Roads and Water Daryl Ross has been named Australia’s top water professional.

29 June, 2020

Council awarded for using plain English

Queensland’s Logan City Council is the first council in Australia to be awarded a gold standard for the use of plain language.

6 February, 2020

Council data fosters active communities

A study into resident activity has yielded benefits for this council.

29 July, 2019