Riverstage Glow Up Plans The Schrinner Council will seek a private partner to upgrade and operate Brisbane’s popular Riverstage – ensuring these costs aren’t borne by residents. An expression of interest campaign will open next month to seek proposals from experienced venue operators. Venue operators will be asked to submit options to transform [...]
New city tunnel ready to keep Brisbane moving I am pleased to let you know that they new city-changing Adelaide Street tunnel in Central Ward will officially open for bus and metro services from Monday 29 September. The 213-metre tunnel will carry more than 1400 bus and metro trips every weekday, reducing congestion [...]
Arts Precinct Plan Approved Green light for Yeronga Paint Factory arts village A proposal to transform the former Yeronga Paint Factory into Australia’s first fully integrated arts village has been approved. The site at 115 Hyde Road was once home to the Taubmans paint manufacturing plant, which closed in 2015. The proposal spans [...]
Valley Fiesta 2025 LINEUP Valley Fiesta 2025 LINEUP revealed as Brisbane’s biggest free street party Valley Fiesta returns on Saturday 11 October 2025, taking over Fortitude Valley with an unmissable celebration of live music. Hockey Dad, Brisbane’s own Sycco and Keli Holiday (of ARIA-winning duo Peking Duk) lead this year’s electric lineup. They will be joined [...]
Latest flood maps help residents plan and prepare Latest Flood Map Preparation with more than 17,000 properties has been updated to ensure a safer, more flood-resilient Brisbane. Flood studies were completed for Breakfast Creek, Jindalee and Lota Creek Catchments last year and will be incorporated into Brisbane City Plan’s flood overlay mapping [...]
Improving shade, comfort, and walkability in time for the 2032 Games. As Brisbane prepares to welcome the world for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we’re taking bold steps to ensure our city leaves a legacy that goes well beyond the sporting arena with our Olympic Tree Planting Program. That’s why Lord Mayor [...]
Holiday Fun delivered by Vicki Howard School Holiday Fun - From stargazing to storytelling, the Schrinner Council’s winter school holiday program is back, creating more to see and do in the suburbs. Brisbane is Australia’s lifestyle capital and we want to make it easier to keep kids active and engaged while enjoying everything [...]
East Street drain upgrade East Street, Fortitude Valley Storm water management is especially important in subtropical regions like Brisbane because of the intense, seasonal rainfall patterns and the rapid urban growth we are experiencing. East Street Drain Works are upcoming Council is undertaking rehabilitation works to the stormwater drain between Wickham Street [...]
Vicki Leads 25% Festival Funding Boost Across Brisbane Local Councillor Leads 25% Festival Funding Boost Across Brisbane Brisbane’s thriving arts and music scene is set to reach new heights, with a 25% increase for all 128 Suburban and Multicultural Festivals as part of Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s 2025-26 Budget — championed by the [...]
Budget backs long-term restoration of Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge We all know the Story Bridge is just like every old Queenslander home, you can keep up maintenance by painting and plugging the leaks but eventually a restoration is inevitable, and you need to replace the roof and redo the stumps. Today's Budget confirms [...]
