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

Councils collaborate in mass tree planting

Queensland councils have collaborated in a mass tree-planting to save the Logan River.

21 July, 2019

Management committee takes over at sacked council

Appointments, departures and movement around the government sector.

16 June, 2019

We’re not on the nose, say Queensland councils

LGAQ says research shows councils aren’t on the nose despite critical comments by the state’s  corruption watchdog.

30 May, 2019

Think tank says councils need dementia strategies

Councils need to develop dementia strategies as the number of people living with the condition reaches tipping point.

22 May, 2019

Councils plan for accessible cities

Local councils in Brisbane and Sydney have launched plans for more inclusive and accessible cities.

16 May, 2019