The search has begun for a new floral emblem that perfectly represents Brisbane almost 100 years after the city council was first formed. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the current emblem, the red poinsettia, was first chosen in 1930, but it was now time to look for a native species that embodies our [...]
Thousands of new homes will be created under Council’s new Brisbane’s Sustainable Growth Strategy, released today by Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner - we are Delivering Homes Preserving Greenspace. Cr Schrinner said the strategy struck the right balance between ensuring Brisbane can meet housing demand while preserving character and greenspace. “Brisbane is Australia’s fastest [...]
Did you know that the average Brisbane household throws away $40 worth of food every week? That adds up to over $2000 of wasted food per household per year.1 Save Money Save Food is our free, three-week text challenge, designed to help you save money and food. Participants will receive tips, hacks, videos and recipes [...]
One of Brisbane’s oldest and busiest inner-city thoroughfares will soon be revitalised with work now underway on the Adelaide Street Vision. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the Brisbane Metro project provided the unique opportunity to upgrade the 1.7-kilometre stretch of Adelaide Street between Edward Street and North Quay. “Brisbane Metro will deliver [...]
I'm proud to deliver Lunar New Year 2023 in the heart of Central Ward in Fortitude Valley. As Chairman of Communities, Arts and the Nighttime Economy, I know Fortitude Valley is one of our city’s greatest cultural assets. That's why we continued to invest and deliver more to see and do for residents and visitors. [...]
And in our world of plenty we can spread a smile of joy Throw your arms around the world at Christmas time. Boy George - Band Aid 1984 It’s been a tough year for many local residents and, with the impact of a devastating flood and now a nationwide cost-of-living crisis, it has never [...]
More than $112,000 has been awarded to 37 community groups, non-profit organisations, and Native Wildlife Carers in the first round of the 2022-23 Lord Mayor’s Community Sustainability and Environmental Grants Program. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the funding, awarded through the Cultivating Community Gardens Grants and Native Wildlife Carer Grants, will go towards [...]
It’s just heart breaking people are living on the street, in cars and in tents when there are hundreds of beds sitting empty at Pinkenba. These beds are available right now and can be used as emergency accommodation, particularly for people escaping domestic violence. When we first raised this issue in [...]
Better Suburbs Grants Announced More than $400,000 will be given to Brisbane not-for-profit community organisations as part of the first round of the 2022-23 Lord Mayor’s Better Suburbs Grants’ Community Support Category. A total of 49 not-for-profit community organisations were awarded funding in the Community Support category. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the [...]
Three ferry terminals that were extensively damaged during the February floods will reopen to passengers this week. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said Sydney Street, Holman Street and QUT Gardens Point would open from first service Thursday morning. “This was one of the worst floods Brisbane has ever experienced with record-breaking rainfall and river, [...]
