CBD news and events
No speeches or specific topics. Just informal conversations about what matters to our community - local crime. Unlike others, I don't want to defund the Police or believe they are racist and violent ; the benefit of police-community collaboration are immense so join me at our next Coffee with A Cop. Queensland Police Service data [...]
Learn how to go green at Brisbane City Council’s sustainable living festival on Sunday 28 May, while getting outdoors and reconnecting with nature on 64 hectares of open space and rolling hills at Victoria Park, Herston. This free, family and dog-friendly event will bring together Brisbane’s leading sustainability experts ready to share practical tips and tricks to [...]
Works are underway to deliver Brisbane’s first ever CBD sports court, giving people a free space to go and play sports like basketball and handball located under the Turbot Street underpass, it's a Court near the Courts. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the new sports court at the intersection of Roma and Turbot [...]
I know that LGBTIQ community make a huge contribution to the political, economic, cultural and social fabric of this city. From the colour and vibrancy of Brisbane Pride activities, to the many authors and entrepreneurs, businessmen and women and community activists – everyone helps us shape our new world city and no place is seemingly [...]
HAVE YOUR SAY ON SPRING HILL PARK UPGRADES I’d like your thoughts about an issue raised by your neighbours at my recent Spring Hill Mobile Offices. With cost-of-living pressures front of mind for us all, I want to ensure our parks remain attractive active recreation spaces with free and low-cost events for you in the [...]
HAVE YOUR SAY ON SPRING HILL PARK UPGRADES I’d like your thoughts about two issues raised by your neighbours at my recent Spring Hill Mobile Offices. With cost-of-living pressures front of mind for us all, I want to ensure our parks remain attractive active recreation spaces with free and low-cost events for you in the inner [...]
As the sun goes down, Brisbane’s City Botanic Gardens will once again become illuminated with the return of Botanica: Contemporary Art Outside in May. For ten evenings from 12-21 May Brisbane’s City Botanic Gardens will serve as a backdrop to a rich program of art installations and artist performances. Residents can plan their perfect evening [...]
Thousands of new homes will be created under Council’s new Brisbane’s Sustainable Growth Strategy, released today by Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner - we are Delivering Homes Preserving Greenspace. Cr Schrinner said the strategy struck the right balance between ensuring Brisbane can meet housing demand while preserving character and greenspace. “Brisbane is Australia’s fastest [...]
One of Brisbane’s oldest and busiest inner-city thoroughfares will soon be revitalised with work now underway on the Adelaide Street Vision. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the Brisbane Metro project provided the unique opportunity to upgrade the 1.7-kilometre stretch of Adelaide Street between Edward Street and North Quay. “Brisbane Metro will deliver [...]
I'm proud to deliver Lunar New Year 2023 in the heart of Central Ward in Fortitude Valley. As Chairman of Communities, Arts and the Nighttime Economy, I know Fortitude Valley is one of our city’s greatest cultural assets. That's why we continued to invest and deliver more to see and do for residents and visitors. [...]
