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Brisbane New Bus Network – Commercial Road Upgrade

BNBN Commercial Road Upgrade We all know how much we value our high frequency buses in the New Farm, Teneriffe and Newstead area – they are fast, frequent and reliable. In Brisbane, buses do the heavy lifting, carrying two-thirds of public transport passengers. The much-loved high-frequency Blue and Maroon CityGliders are proof of [...]

Brisbane New Bus Network – Commercial Road Upgrade2025-04-29T03:45:18+00:00

Safer Schools Program – Brisbane Central State School

Safer Schools Program I wanted you to be aware that Brisbane Central State School has been included in the Brisbane City Council Safer Schools Program for Term 2, 2025. While we understand the challenges faced in navigating school zone drop-off and pick-up, it is crucial to prioritise safety.  We all want to encourage [...]

Safer Schools Program – Brisbane Central State School2025-04-24T02:21:37+00:00

Metro One Million Passengers

Metro One Million Passengers Delighted to let you know that more than one million passengers have jumped on board the first permanent Brisbane Metro services since we launched this service for you. This is an incredible milestone highlights and how Brisbane Metro is keeping Brisbane moving by offering more services more often for [...]

Metro One Million Passengers2025-08-19T02:15:27+00:00

👵 Supporting Seniors in Brisbane

Supporting Seniors in Brisbane Supporting Seniors in Brisbane Brisbane City Council is proud to support our city’s older residents through a wide range of programs, services, and discounts that help make life easier, safer, more affordable — and more connected. Whether you're out exploring the city, enjoying your local community, or staying active [...]

👵 Supporting Seniors in Brisbane2025-06-23T00:23:41+00:00

Help us rebuild lives with Homeless Connect

Brisbane urged to dig deep for Homeless Connect The Schrinner Council is urging Brisbane residents to dig deep and donate essential items to support people in need ahead of the next Homeless Connect event in November. In June, nearly 900 people doing it tough attended Homeless Connect, receiving meals, health checks, haircuts and vital connections [...]

Help us rebuild lives with Homeless Connect2025-09-22T03:53:56+00:00

ANZAC Day Services 2025

In that moment of August 1914, Australia began our first steps out of the shadow of Empire and into the light of nationhood. The Official Histories note that when the call to arms came, the response of Australians was ‘immediate’, ‘jubilant’, ‘unanimous’, ‘firm’ and ‘unequivocal’. This ANZAC Day we come together as a community to [...]

ANZAC Day Services 20252025-04-17T03:32:23+00:00

City Botanic Gardens Lagoon Rehabilitation

City Botanic Gardens Lagoon Letting you know that we are rehabilitating Oakman’s Lagoon in the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens Central Ward, located near the Alice Street entrance. I've organised for these works to improve water usage and quality at the lower lagoon; and to maintain and protect this space for the Brisbane community, [...]

City Botanic Gardens Lagoon Rehabilitation2025-04-15T01:29:31+00:00

Artforce award winners crowned

Artforce Force Awards 2025 Some of Brisbane’s best-looking electrical boxes have been recognised in the Lord Mayor's latest Artforce Force Awards. Now in its 26th year, the awards recognise the most outstanding murals that transform Brisbane’s electrical boxes into vibrant street art. I’ve been so impressed by the creativity displayed and how these [...]

Artforce award winners crowned2025-04-11T06:49:57+00:00

Melt Festival 2025 – Bernadette Peters

Bernadette Peters MELT 2025 Melt Festival is one of Australia’s largest LGBTQIA+ arts festivals and I'm delighted it is right here in Brisbane hosted by the Brisbane City Council Powerhouse. Celebrating queer culture through theatre, music, visual arts and performance, the Festival is hosted annually and it brings together both emerging and established [...]

Melt Festival 2025 – Bernadette Peters2025-04-11T06:35:03+00:00
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