LGMA

If you're passionate about professional growth and building connections with fellow council officers, then a LGMA membership is perfect for you!

As a member, you'll unlock tools to fuel your growth, including:
- complimentary access to all LGMA webinars
- 2 complimentary coaching sessions
- Exclusive access to member-only resources
…and so much more!

Visit our website to find out more: https://lgmaqld.org.au/About-Membership

Registrations are now open for the 2026 Planning, Design and Development Exchange.

This Village aims to support local government officers working in planning, design and development related roles.

Local governments are experiencing exciting growth in the residential and commercial sectors, with numerous development and planning projects. This Village provides a forum for officers to get together, share information, receive updates on the latest legislation and policies and, ultimately help each other improve service to our communities.

Register Here: https://www.lgmaqld.org.au/event-6292586

Don’t miss out - registrations are now open for the June Libraries Exchange.

This Village aims to support local government officers working in libraries in Queensland councils.

Libraries are often the heart of our communities and the days of libraries being solely about books are long gone. This means library officers need to be at the forefront of innovation and they strive to find means to support the ever-changing needs of their communities. The Libraries Village is a place to get together, share information, get updates on the latest innovations in services delivery and, ultimately, help each other improve the services we offer to our communities.

Register Here: https://www.lgmaqld.org.au/event-6292575

As the pace of change continues to grow exponentially, so does the need to constantly adapt and change. At its core, local governments have remained largely the same over many decades. Some have grown, both organically and through amalgamation, many have shifted priorities and new external pressures have come to the fore. However, structurally, there is a high level of consistency from decade to decade.

The 2026 Local Government Conference is an exploration of our possible futures and how we position the sector to meet them.

The 2026 Conference will be hosted from 8 - 10 September featuring conference sessions and social events.

Register by 10 July to secure the early bird rate!
https://lgmaqld.org.au/event-6308683

On April 22, teams from across Queensland came together to take part in the 2026 Australasian Management Challenge.

As the event unfolded, each team navigated through various tasks and challenges, demonstrating their dedication and expertise in completing written responses, role plays and presentations.

Congratulations to all teams who rose to the Challenge in 2026. It was an outstanding effort from all councils involved.

In third place – Western Perk, Western Downs Regional Council
In second place – Bay to the Future, City of Moreton Bay

And the winner of the 2026 Australasian Management Challenge and heading to the finals to represent Queensland is…
Strategic by Nature, Noosa Council

Thank you to JLT Public Sector for supporting the Australasian Management Challenge once again.

The Awards for Excellence was held last night, bringing together local government professionals from across Queensland to celebrate innovation, collaboration, resilience and outstanding achievements across our sector.

Congratulations to all nominees, finalists and category winners recognised at this year’s Awards for Excellence.

And the winners are…
Award for Excellence in Sustainability
Veteran Tree Age Testing, Logan City Council - presented by LGMA CEO Tess Bishop.

Award for Excellence in Workplace Wellbeing
Occupational Violence and Aggression Training, City of Gold Coast - supported by South Geldard Lawyers.

Award for Excellence in Collaboration
Eat Local Movement, Scenic Rim Regional Council - supported by the Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers.

Award for Excellence in Resourcefulness
Community Powered Resilience, Cook Shire Council - supported by King & Company Solicitors.

Award for Excellence in Teamwork
The Rise of Outback Spirit, Diamantina Shire Council - supported by Brighter Super

Award for Excellence in Community Shaping
Together We Recover - Building Community Resilience, Mareeba Shire Council - supported by Articulous Communications.

Award for Excellence in Innovation
Burdekin Macroalgal Facility, Burdekin Shire Council - supported by King & Company Solicitors.

Above and Beyond Award
Renee Bester, Etheridge Shire Council - supported by Brighter Super

If you would like to learn more about the projects and initiatives nominated this year, the Awards publication is available here: https://publuu.com/flip-book/86891/2476105

Watch out for the 2027 Awards. Nominations will open in November 2026.

Registrations are now open for the June Work Health and Safety Exchange.

This Village aims to support local government officers who have responsibility for Work Health and Safety in Queensland councils.

The exchange seeks to identify and discuss best practice approaches, share information and receive updates on the latest legislation and policies to help Work Health and Safety across our organisations.

Register Here: https://www.lgmaqld.org.au/event-6287920

We look forward to welcoming you shortly to the 2026 Awards for Excellence!

Registrations are currently open for the June Records Exchange.

This Village aims to support local government officers who have responsibility for records management functions in Queensland councils. If this sounds like you, register here: https://www.lgmaqld.org.au/event-6292601