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 [...]
Brisbane residents get cheapest rates in south east Queensland Brisbane residents get cheapest rates in south east Queensland Brisbane residents will pay the cheapest rates in south east Queensland under the Schrinner Council’s balanced 2025-26 Budget. This is a balanced and responsible Budget that ensures Brisbane rates are the lowest in south east [...]
Story Bridge - Preserving a National Icon A roadmap to restore the Story Bridge by 2040 has been outlined by a team of national infrastructure experts. The Story Bridge Restoration Committee, chaired by prominent Queenslander Nigel Chamier AM, found the 85-year-old bridge was approaching the end of its design life. The independent Committee [...]
Lord Mayor’s Business Awards Celebrating 20 years of excellence, the Lord Mayor’s Business Awards are back to honour the innovators, entrepreneurs and game-changers driving Brisbane’s growth and transformation. These prestigious awards highlight the local start-ups and industry leaders turning bold ideas into real impact across 11 diverse categories. This is your chance to [...]
Mobile CCTV to boost safety Mobile CCTV Safety Boost - Safety is being boosted in Brisbane’s suburbs with the roll out of 26 new mobile safety cameras. The new cameras are part of the Lord Mayor’s Safer Suburbs initiative which was a commitment made by our team at the recent local elections. All [...]
BNBN Commercial Road Upgrade We all know how much we value our high frequency buses in the New Farm, Teneriffe and Newstead area – they are fast, frequent and reliable. In Brisbane, buses do the heavy lifting, carrying two-thirds of public transport passengers. The much-loved high-frequency Blue and Maroon CityGliders are proof of [...]
Safer Schools Program I wanted you to be aware that Brisbane Central State School has been included in the Brisbane City Council Safer Schools Program for Term 2, 2025. While we understand the challenges faced in navigating school zone drop-off and pick-up, it is crucial to prioritise safety. We all want to encourage [...]
Metro One Million Passengers Delighted to let you know that more than one million passengers have jumped on board the first permanent Brisbane Metro services since we launched this service for you. This is an incredible milestone highlights and how Brisbane Metro is keeping Brisbane moving by offering more services more often for [...]
