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In September 1864, the first comprehensive Queensland local government legislation, the Municipal Institutions Act 1864, was enacted, repealing the previous Act. [15] The Act allowed municipalities to charge rates, borrow money, enact bylaws, control or regulate public infrastructure and utilities, and provide public amenities such as gardens and hospitals.
Council seat Region Year estab. Area [1] (km 2) Population [2] Notes Map (2021) (2022) City of Brisbane: Brisbane: South East Queensland: 1924 1,343: 1,264,024 1,284,698 Capital city of Queensland. Administers the central portion of the South East Queensland agglomeration The City of Brisbane was created from the 30 October 1924 amalgamation of:
The following is a list of libraries in Queensland, Australia. State Library of Queensland Atrium of the State Library of Queensland Academic Libraries Australian Catholic University Library (Australian Catholic University) John and Alison Kearney Library (Bond University) CQUniversity Library (Central Queensland University) Fed Uni Library (Federation University Australia) Cyril Golding ...
The Isaac Regional Council covers an area of 58,708 square kilometres (22,667 sq mi), [2] had a population in 2018 of 20,934 [2] and an operating budget of A$46.0m. The region takes its name from the Isaac River , which in turn takes its name from Queensland pioneer Frederick Isaac who accompanied the explorer Ludwig Leichhardt on his first ...
Stephens Shire Council Office, 1906 Former Stephens Shire offices, now a residence at 15 Ealing Street, Annerley, 2014. On 11 November 1879, the Yeerongpilly Division was created as one of 74 divisions within Queensland under the Divisional Boards Act 1879. [2]
On 25 June, an election was held for the new council, and on 1 July 1994, the Shire of Warwick was established. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Under the local council amalgamation programme instigated by the Queensland Government in 2007, the Shires of Stanthorpe and Warwick were merged in March 2008 to create the Southern Downs Region .
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The 2016 Queensland local elections were held on 19 March 2016 to elect the mayors and councils of the 77 local government areas in Queensland, Australia. [ 1 ] The Queensland Greens had their first-ever local election victory, with Jonathan Sri being elected in The Gabba Ward in Brisbane .