Local Government, Queensland Government

23/10/2026

In Cairns 🌴 at the Conference 📍for our Councils 🙌

We’ve just wrapped at the 130th LGAQ Annual Conference, listening, learning and connecting with representatives from Queensland's 77 local councils.

Our DLGWV Director-General, Bronwyn Blagoev, joined the Indigenous Leaders Forum to discuss the importance of partnership and how we can work alongside councils to deliver practical outcomes for communities across Queensland.

Our teams spoke with council representatives on a range of issues including about funding arrangements and local priorities.

The conference is a great opportunity for our staff to be on the ground, answer questions and strengthen relationships that support our future work together.

Here's to the next 130 years. 🙌

22/10/2026

The Queensland Government has responded to the Depreciation Taskforce’s final report, outlining a pathway to strengthen council sustainability and better support communities into the future.

Established in response to concerns raised by councils, the Taskforce brought together local government, industry and government representatives to identify opportunities to strengthen financial sustainability, asset management and long-term planning.

We know there is no one-size-fits-all approach to depreciation, with councils across Queensland facing different financial and asset management challenges.

The government’s response has identified three early priority reforms which will be completed by 1 May 2027 with other reforms, requiring further planning and coordination across stakeholder bodies, being addressed at a later date.

Find out more about the government’s response in the comments below.

19/10/2026

Come see our team at LGAQ!

We’re on the ground in Cairns for the 130th Local Government Association of Queensland Annual Conference, talking with councils about the issues that matter to their communities and how we can work together to deliver practical outcomes.

A lot can change in 130 years, but local leaders continue to come together to learn from one another and help shape the future of communities across Queensland.

Find us at the Queensland Government precinct until Wednesday.

04/10/2026

💧 A more secure water future is taking shape in Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council.

Construction is now underway on the new Doomadgee water treatment plant, marking a major milestone in a project that will help deliver safe, clean and reliable drinking water for the community for years to come.

The project has already made significant progress, including the installation and commissioning of a new 2 megalitre treated water storage tank and associated pipework.

Beyond the infrastructure, the project is creating local opportunities through Indigenous jobs, training and investment in local businesses.

Jointly funded by the Australian Government, through the Fund, and the Queensland Government, the Doomadgee water supply project is strengthening long-term water security and resilience for the community.

Learn more: www.qld.gov.au/firstnations/environment-land-use-native-title/water-reserves-licences/community-projects/doomadgee-water-supply-project

27/09/2026

Region Advisor Recommendation: Complete your mandatory LG Leaders training to get across the new councillor requirements🔔

This month’s recommendation comes from Duncan in our Northern Region team.

Recent changes introduced through the Empowering Councils Amendments mean Queensland councillors have new obligations. The mandatory training on LG Central will help councillors understand what these changes mean and what they need to do.

Councillors who were sitting at 1 July 2026 must complete the training by 4 January 2027, while newly elected councillors have six months from their declaration to complete it.

The required modules are:
• Registers of Interests
• Code of Conduct
• Material Personal Interests and Conflicts of Interest

✅ Upon completion, you’ll receive a certificate confirming you’ve met the training requirements.

⏰ Duncan’s advice: complete your mandatory training so you understand what’s changed and what’s required of you. Set aside some time now, get across the changes and avoid the end-of-year rush.

Find out more about completing your training:
https://www.dlgwv.qld.gov.au/local-government/for-councils/training

24/09/2026

Day in, day out, this piece of infrastructure is quietly getting on with the job for Queenslanders. 💪

Proud to support Goondiwindi Regional Council to maintain and upgrade the Wild Dog Barrier Fence through our now-permanent Works for Queensland program.

Most Queenslanders will never see it. But it’s working every day.

One of Queensland's longest pieces of infrastructure isn't a road or a rail line, it's a fence!

Stretching around 2,500km across southern Queensland, the Wild Dog Barrier Fence helps protect 26.5 million hectares of sheep and cattle country.

Another way the 2026-27 Budget is delivering with $1 million over three years through permanent Works for Queensland program to upgrade and maintain the fence, including replacing up to 50km of ageing sections.

Because sometimes delivering for Queensland means fixing the things that quietly keep our industries and regional growing strong. 🐑🐄

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17/09/2026

Ramping up access at Widgee Hall ♿
We’re proud to have partnered with the Widgee District Hall and Recreation Association to help deliver a new accessible ramp at Widgee Hall.

The new ramp improves access to the hall’s amenities, making it easier for people of all abilities to use and enjoy this important community space.

By enhancing accessibility, the project helps ensure the hall remains a welcoming, inclusive and functional hub for the Widgee community for years to come.

Congratulations to the Widgee District Hall and Recreation Association on completing this valuable community project.

13/09/2026

Last week, we joined local government leaders, officers and industry from across Queensland at the LGMA Annual Local Government Conference on the Gold Coast.

The conference was a valuable opportunity to connect with the sector, share insights and continue conversations about how councils and the Queensland Government can work together to support strong communities and plan for the future.

Thanks for having us LGMA!

09/09/2026

We're proud to have partnered with Banana Shire Council to deliver a new accessible, disability-friendly change room facility at the Biloela Swimming Pool complex.

Identified as a priority by the local community, the new facility will make it easier for residents and visitors of all abilities to access and enjoy the pool, supporting greater inclusion and participation.

Delivered through Works for Queensland funding, the project is part of our ongoing investment in local infrastructure that creates jobs, strengthens communities and improves the lives of Queenslanders now and into the future.

06/09/2026

🚨 Councillors: Have you completed your mandatory LG Leaders training?

Recent changes introduced through the Empowering Councils Amendments mean all sitting Queensland councillors must complete the mandatory compliance training on LG Central by 4 January 2027.

The required modules are:
✅ Registers of Interests
✅ Code of Conduct
✅ Material Personal Interests and Conflicts of Interest

Upon completion, you'll receive a certificate confirming you've met the training requirements.

⏰ Don't leave it until the last minute. Log in to LG Central and complete your training today.

Find out more in the comments below 👇