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CityCats bring 500 per cent passenger increase at Howard Smith Wharves

CityCats Lifestyle Win CityCats bring 500 per cent passenger increase at Howard Smith Wharves   The arrival of CityCats at Howard Smith Wharves has proven popular with a 500 per cent increase in passengers travelling by river from the lifestyle precinct. Almost 20,000 CityCat trips have been made from the Howard Smith Wharves [...]

CityCats bring 500 per cent passenger increase at Howard Smith Wharves2024-07-19T01:01:14+00:00

Central Ward Generosity Shines

Central Ward Generosity Shines Brisbane’s generosity shines through Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust Grant Round   Brisbane residents donated more than $112,500 to the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust in the past six months through their quarterly $15 rates discount. The $15 “pay on time” discount is applied to every residents’ rates bill with an [...]

Central Ward Generosity Shines2024-07-19T00:47:56+00:00

State Government “bludging” on Brisbane buses

Back our buses Brisbane   The viability of Brisbane’s bus network is under threat from a decade of chronic under-investment by the State Government. Brisbane is growing quickly and unfortunately the State Government’s under-investment in Brisbane’s bus network is making congestion even worse. The State pockets every cent commuters pay for their bus [...]

State Government “bludging” on Brisbane buses2024-06-24T05:27:47+00:00

Waste reforms to help households recycle more and spend less

Waste reforms to help households recycle more and spend less   The Schrinner Council will launch a detailed investigation into waste reforms to investigate cost-effective ways to help residents reduce the amount of waste thrown into red bins and landfill. The investigation will add to commitments detailed in the Schrinner Council’s Towards Zero [...]

Waste reforms to help households recycle more and spend less2024-06-12T03:36:29+00:00

New rules coming for Brisbane short-stay accommodation users and operators

New rules coming as Brisbane Budget 24/25 - Short Stay Accommodation includes reform Major reforms to help strike a better balance between the need for short-stay accommodation and the concerns of neighbours will be introduced by the Schrinner Council. The reforms are the result of a year-long inquiry by the Short Stay Accommodation [...]

New rules coming for Brisbane short-stay accommodation users and operators2024-06-12T02:56:48+00:00

Election commitments delivered in 2024/25 Budget

CityCats to Howard Smith Wharves - Budget 24/25 - Election Commitments Delivered  The 2024-25 Budget confirms our Schrinner Council’s commitments to keep Brisbane moving while taking pressure off household rates and rents. The $4 billion Budget incorporates Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s suite of election commitments, including the return of $2 Summer Dips, new [...]

Election commitments delivered in 2024/25 Budget2024-06-12T02:44:27+00:00

Brisbane residents get a balanced Budget and the cheapest rates in SEQ

Keeping Our Community Safe - Council Balanced Budget 2024/25 I'd delighted to let you know the Council Balanced Budget 2024/25 will retain the cheapest residential rates in south east Queensland under the Schrinner Council’s 2024-25 Budget. The $4 billion Budget meets Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s election commitment to restrain spending, prioritise addressing rising living costs and [...]

Brisbane residents get a balanced Budget and the cheapest rates in SEQ2024-06-12T02:33:07+00:00

Report a Pothole In Central Ward

Fixing Potholes - Keeping Brisbane Moving Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and I thank the hard-working Council crews for their efforts filling potholes which have increased as a result of recent weather events. Water is enemy number one when it comes to the conditions of our roads. The extraordinary rain events we continue to [...]

Report a Pothole In Central Ward2024-02-16T00:34:24+00:00
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