Welcome to MELT 2026 MELT Festival: Celebrating Arts, Culture and Community As Brisbane City Councillor and Chair of Arts and Communities, I am passionate advocate for cultural events that strengthen our city's creative identity, support local artists and bring communities together. MELT continues to be one of Brisbane's most significant arts festivals, providing [...]
Rugby League legend joins campaign to renew another Queensland icon A new campaign featuring Queensland sporting legend Darren Lockyer, has been launched to build awareness of the 20-year Story Bridge renewal plan. The campaign features historic imagery of the Story Bridge during construction, natural disasters and important events, such as Riverfire and football grand finals. Under the theme “A [...]
WasteSMART Brisbane Vicki Howard Nominations now open - 2026 WasteSMART Brisbane Awards Do you know an individual, school, business, early learning centre or community group making a positive impact through waste reduction and sustainability? Nominations for the 2026 WasteSMART Brisbane Awards are now open. These awards recognise the people and projects going above [...]
Night Feast Vicki Howard Win a $200 Night Feast Experience at Brisbane Powerhouse Brisbane’s favourite celebration of food, art and music is back, with Night Feast 2026 presented by American Express returning to Brisbane Powerhouse from 29 July to 23 August. I am particularly proud to support this event, having worked with Lord [...]
Win tickets to New Farm Queer Film Festival 2026 Councillor Vicki Howard Welcomes the Return of the New Farm Queer Film Festival I am delighted to once again support the New Farm Queer Film Festival as it returns to Brisbane, celebrating diverse stories, creative expression, and the power of cinema to bring communities [...]
199 Bus Brisbane I am pleased to share some positive news for our Inner City community regarding bus services in the CBD. Following advocacy from my office and feedback from local residents, I have been working with Brisbane City Council, Public Transport Services (PTS) and relevant transport agencies to improve access to Route [...]
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 [...]
