$5 million relief package for struggling businesses and community groups Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has revealed $5 million in fees, rents and charges will be waived for Brisbane businesses and community groups being heavily impacted by the spread of coronavirus. Cr Schrinner said his Council’s latest economic relief package will benefit [...]
Cutters Landing Riverwalk Rehabilitation Stage 2 works – temporary partial riverwalk closure and detour WHAT WORKS ARE COMING UP? Works are required to repair and replace elements of the riverwalk to ensure the riverwalk remains safe for ongoing community use. This includes repairing and replacing some deck panels and supporting beams, concrete repair works [...]
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Fodder for thought The Schrinner Council’s special feeding program for Brisbane’s koala population is experiencing continued demand. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said Council’s koala fodder plantation in Wacol harvested around 40 stems a week for sick koalas. “Koalas are such special creatures and we want to ensure they survive and thrive in our [...]
Vicki Howard Composting HUB Brisbane residents are being reminded to stay sustainable this holiday season to ensure our city stays clean and green as the festive cheer is dialled up. Civic Cabinet Chair for City Standard Kim Marx said residents already did a great job at recycling and reducing waste, [...]
Brisbane’s first new ferry terminal in seven years has been opened by the Schrinner Council, giving residents and visitors river access to one of the city’s most popular destination, Howard Smith Wharves. Civic Cabinet Chair for Transport Ryan Murphy said the new ferry infrastructure at Howard Smith Wharves was the 23rd terminal to [...]
Children's Entertainment this Summer The Schrinner Council is putting on hundreds of free and low-cost activities to help keep children entertained these summer holidays. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said there are more than 790 activities planned across Brisbane during the summer break, with something for children of all ages. “I know holiday [...]
Brisbane City Council Outdoor Gallery APT10 Kids Exhibition The Schrinner Council is bringing world-class artworks from Asia and the Pacific to the streets of Brisbane. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner announced 11 pieces from the Gallery of Modern Art’s signature 10th annual Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (ATP10) kids exhibition would [...]
Brisbane’s nighttime economy survey The Lord Mayor and our Schrinner Council are taking action to help rebuild Brisbane’s nighttime economy. That action is part of my duties as both your local councillor, and as the Council Chair of Community , Arts and Nighttime Economy. We all go out at night. Whether it be to [...]
Bus travel for Brisbane commuters will be free throughout the two weekends before Christmas, Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has announced. Cr Schrinner said the Free Festive Bus Fares initiative on Council’s 1200 buses was a thank you to commuters who continued to use public transport and key part of his plan to help retailers [...]
