Local Government Association of Queensland

When road construction costs rise, it’s local communities that are hit the hardest. Mayor Jason Wendt shares what stronger investment in Queensland roads through the State Government’s Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme would deliver for the Somerset region.

🌳 Did you know, councils maintain your parks, waterways, playgrounds, libraries and sporting fields? 🏡 Councils are your every day. 💡 Find out more about your every day here lgaq.news/everyday #YourEveryDay

Who makes today happen in your community? 👀 (Clue: you experience their work every day.) Discover the campaign shining a light on councils across Queensland. 👉 Click to read lgaq.news/every-day-camp…

At least part of your journey to work takes place on a council path or road. Queensland councils are responsible for the state's most extensive road portfolio, managing 150,000km of roads that are the backbone for daily travel for millions of people. lgaq.news/everyday

🚨Read our latest media release lgaq.news/copper-theft-l…

You don’t think about council when you’re kicking a ball on the weekend, walking the dog, cooling off by the creek or training after work — but that’s kind of the point. Councils are your every day. #AustralianParksWeek lgaq.news/everyday

Here is what councils need in the June State Budget to continue to provide the services that shape the every day lives of Queenslanders lgaq.news/state-budget-p… LGAQ President Mayor Matt Burnett explains 💬 #YourEveryday

Our network of pipes and sewers could wrap around the world – twice! Queensland councils manage more than 82,000km of water and sewerage mains, providing clean drinking water and taking away your waste. Find out more about your every day here lgaq.news/everyday

Cr Kate Peddle, Mayor of Flinders Shire Council, puts it plainly: “I think any financial support that regional councils can get is absolutely vital. ... So I would really implore the government to consider increasing the TIDS funding.”

🗼We help recycle a mountain of waste - around 165 Eiffel Towers' worth - each year. 🗑️ And on the home front, council operators pick up about 700,000 domestic bins every working day across Queensland. 👉 Learn more lgaq.news/everyday

We’re for your every day.  Learn more:  lgaq.asn.au/everyday  #YourEveryDay

Councils are with you, for you, every day. They make today happen, while planning for tomorrow. Explore: lgaq.asn.au/everyday  #YourEveryDay

🐄 Beef, ⚒️ mining and 📸 tourism - safe, reliable roads make it all tick. ✔️ Councils like Cloncurry Shire Council are joining forces on your behalf to call for an increase to the State Government's Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme (TIDS).

For people. For places. For your every day. Learn more: lgaq.news/everyday #YourEveryDay

🚨 Media Release: Councils sound alarm on roads, bridges and water safety 🔗 lgaq.news/councils-sound… #LGAQ2025

🚨 Media Release: Grave concerns about burial boom 🔗 lgaq.news/grave-concerns… #LGAQ2025

🚨 Media Release: Bush childcare crisis: councils warn red tape and funding failures could shut down vital services 🔗lgaq.news/bush-childcare… #LGAQ2025

He traded fishing rods for council meetings — but never left the cane fields behind. 🌾 Mayor Ramon Jayo’s story is one of community, resilience and a deep love for Hinchinbrook. Read the story: lgaq.news/hinchinbrook-s…

“Our state is blessed with amazing councils and communities. We’re getting better, working quicker, and must keep moving forward.” Powerful words from CEO Jake Ellwood at LGAQ's Disaster Management Conference, where all levels of government united to strengthen resilience 💪

The Albanese Government needs to re-start the inquiry into Local Government Sustainability particularly as regional shires and councils struggle - annewebster.com.au/media/ratepaye… @LGNSW @MAV_1879 @LGAQ @WALGA @LGAofSA @LGATasmania @abcnews @3AW693 @2GB873 @1395FIVEAA @SkyNewsAust