Council funds Emmanuel Mission Budget delivers real support for Brisbane’s most vulnerable in our inner city As Chair of Communities, I was proud to stand with the Lord Mayor to deliver a Budget this week that directly responds to the challenges we see every day in our inner-city suburbs; particularly in our parks, [...]
Bedford Park Spring Hill Brisbane City Council is currently seeking community feedback on a proposal for the temporary, shared use of a portion of Bedford Park near to where you live. I am writing to seek your views. This proposal has arisen following changes to school access to spaces in Victoria Park, and [...]
Slow Down in Our Street Backing Safer Suburbs for Brisbane Families Keeping Brisbane’s suburbs safe is a top priority for me and Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner, as we continue to deliver practical, community-focused initiatives that make a real difference where people live. My “Slow Down in Our Street” campaign is a clear example of this [...]
Vicki Howard Street Art More to see, less to spend: Where you can see free art in Brisbane Free art, outdoor galleries and budget-friendly weekends are taking over Brisbane as Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and invite residents rediscover the city’s creative side. At a time when cost-of-living pressures are top of mind for [...]
Brisbane 2032 Olympics Journey With the recent announcements made by the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee confirming venue locations, we now have greater certainty about what lies ahead. Central Ward is set to become a focal point of activity—transforming into a key hub for sport, recreation, and visitors from across [...]
Brisbane Metro Federal Funding Brisbane Metro success strengthens case for Federal support The Brisbane Metro developed by the Schrinner Administration has delivered more than 10 million trips since services began, driving a surge in public transport patronage that is keeping Brisbane moving. The milestone is the equivalent of 3.49 million kilometres since the [...]
Housing hope for Brisbane New Community Housing Project for Zillmere Backed by Schrinner Council Brisbane City Council, under the leadership of Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner, is partnering with Housing for Change to deliver new community housing in Zillmere—an initiative strongly supported by community advocates including Vicki. This important project will transform underutilised [...]
Climate Bloomberg Youth Grants Brisbane youth to take climate action with global Bloomberg backing Brisbane’s youth leaders will soon be able to turn their bold climate ideas into real world action with the help of a $70,000 ($50,000 USD) initiative from one of the world’s most prestigious organisations. Brisbane has officially [...]
ANZAC Brisbane 2026 In that moment of August 1914, Australia began our first steps out of the shadow of Empire and into the light of nationhood. The Official Histories note that when the call to arms came, the response of Australians was ‘immediate’, ‘jubilant’, ‘unanimous’, ‘firm’ and ‘unequivocal’. This ANZAC Day we come [...]
BNELAX - Sister Cities New Brisbane-Los Angeles Sister City deal to deliver a lasting legacy A landmark new Sister City partnership will be signed between Brisbane and the world’s next host of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Los Angeles. The agreement with Los Angeles will be critical in helping build a [...]
