CBD news and events
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the 14th edition of Brisbane’s favourite sustainable living festival, the Green Heart Fair will be held on Sunday, 29 May 2022 at Victoria Park / Barrambin in Herston. Cr Schrinner said all of the free festival’s old favourites would return including sustainability displays and workshops, free native plant giveaways, artisan [...]
The faces behind some of Brisbane's most iconic retail, tourism and hospitality businesses are behind an economic recovery campaign designed to attract people back to the city and boost local spending. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said while a full recovery will take some time, the ‘Love Brisbane’ campaign delivered by Brisbane Economic Development [...]
As you are probably aware, widespread rainfall across the Brisbane Local Government Area is still continuing and as of this afternoon, over the last 24 hours, an average rainfall total of 253mm fell across the Brisbane area. Based on the latest advice from the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane is forecast to receive further [...]
Despite this weekend's significant rain event, the majority of water is in the River, our creeks, drains, greenspaces and parks. Some roads are experiencing overflow on and off, but have mostly remained open today. Some homes and businesses have experienced some water but in general the feedback has been good. Unfortunately we are [...]
Summer Always Lord Mayor launches new campaign to attract southern tourists to vibrant Brisbane A new campaign showcasing Brisbane’s “Summer Always” climate and diverse array destinations is being launched to attract southern tourists to the Queensland capital. Unveiling the trendy new-look campaign highlighting the city’s outdoor lifestyle and rich mix of [...]
Women Business More than 50 local female-led businesses have snared a share of $250,000 under the inaugural Lord Mayor’s Women in Business Grant program to help them combat the impacts of the pandemic and grow their business. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the 54 grant recipients range from theatre company operators [...]
Free Parking Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has announced Brisbane’s parking meters will be turned off and fees halved at the Council’s two major car parks from tomorrow. Cr Schrinner said his Council’s latest economic stimulus measure would help the thousands of Brisbane businesses hit hard by a downturn in trade throughout the [...]
Free bigger recycling bins More than 1650 free bigger recycling bins are being delivered to Brisbane residents every month after the Schrinner Council waived the $30 fee. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the removal of the establishment fee in July 2020 had been extraordinarily successful with the 30,000th large recycling bin [...]
For many years, with your help, we have been seeking funding support from the State Government for an extension of the FREE Spring Hill Loop. Most bus routes in Brisbane are funded by the State Government. Brisbane City Council and St. Andrew’s Hospital have fully funded the Free Loop until now and we are very [...]
Brisbane’s first new ferry terminal in seven years has been opened by the Schrinner Council, giving residents and visitors river access to one of the city’s most popular destination, Howard Smith Wharves. Civic Cabinet Chair for Transport Ryan Murphy said the new ferry infrastructure at Howard Smith Wharves was the 23rd terminal to [...]
