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100 homes for native Arboretum wildlife

  CREDIT - Phil Hargreaves Photographer Ducks, parrots, gliders and bats are moving in and calling Sherwood Arboretum home, with Council having delivered 100 nest boxes at the popular riverside park.   Chair for Environment, Parks and Sustainability Tracey Davis said the nest boxes that have been installed were already a hit with [...]

100 homes for native Arboretum wildlife2023-04-12T00:11:00+00:00

Diverse and vibrant Central Ward

I know that LGBTIQ community make a huge contribution to the political, economic, cultural and social fabric of this city. From the colour and vibrancy of Brisbane Pride activities, to the many authors and entrepreneurs, businessmen and women and community activists – everyone helps us shape our new world city and no place is seemingly [...]

Diverse and vibrant Central Ward2023-04-14T06:30:27+00:00

Bedford Park Toilet Investigation 

HAVE YOUR SAY ON SPRING HILL PARK UPGRADES  I’d like your thoughts about two issues raised by your neighbours at my recent Spring Hill Mobile Offices.   With cost-of-living pressures front of mind for us all, I want to ensure our parks remain attractive active recreation spaces with free and low-cost events for you in the inner [...]

Bedford Park Toilet Investigation 2023-03-30T06:00:33+00:00

Hundreds of free activities bust boredom these school holiday

  Brisbane kids will be hopping into action with more than 270 free or affordable activities bolstering Council’s Easter school holiday program.    Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said from 1 to 16 April, there will be boredom busting activities for kids of all ages as families explore Brisbane’s backyard.   “School holidays are the perfect [...]

Hundreds of free activities bust boredom these school holiday2023-03-29T23:19:56+00:00

Bernard Fanning backs Brisbane’s music talent in The QUBE Effect

  Music fans have the chance to vote for the next generation of local talent with finalist videos of the QUBE Effect now live online.   Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said locals can pick which of the 23 professional music videos is worthy of the People’s Choice Award.   “Brisbane is renowned for having a [...]

Bernard Fanning backs Brisbane’s music talent in The QUBE Effect2023-03-29T06:22:15+00:00

We’re crafting better business strategies

Council helps makers craft better business strategy   Calling all makers! Applications are now open for Council’s next Maker Entrepreneurship Program; an initiative that helps Brisbane’s creative makers grow their business.   A maker is someone who creates a tangible item either by design or fabrication and could be an artist, sewist, potter, metalsmith, or [...]

We’re crafting better business strategies2023-03-19T23:13:48+00:00

Brisbane’s time to be recognised as one of the best places in the world

  Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said Time’s recognition of Brisbane was welcome but not a moment too soon.   “While this is a fantastic accolade for our city, it’s also about time!” Cr Schrinner said.   “Our residents already know Brisbane is the best place in the world to live and just keeps getting better. [...]

Brisbane’s time to be recognised as one of the best places in the world2023-03-16T22:58:34+00:00

Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust grants tackle homelessness and cost-of-living crisis

  The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust’s first grant round of 2023 has awarded more than $159,000 to 21 charities through the March General Grant Round.   Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said this year’s applications highlighted the serious impacts of the housing and cost-of-living crisis, with more than half of grants awarded to charities supporting victims [...]

Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust grants tackle homelessness and cost-of-living crisis2023-03-16T05:29:20+00:00

Brisbane gardens glow after dark as Botanica returns

As the sun goes down, Brisbane’s City Botanic Gardens will once again become illuminated with the return of Botanica: Contemporary Art Outside in May. For ten evenings from 12-21 May Brisbane’s City Botanic Gardens will serve as a backdrop to a rich program of art installations and artist performances. Residents can plan their perfect evening [...]

Brisbane gardens glow after dark as Botanica returns2023-03-16T05:28:28+00:00
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