QUBE Effect 2024 - Cast your vote Cast your vote to sing the praises of local talent Music lovers can now vote for their favorite music video in the Schrinner Council’s 2024 QUBE Effect’s People’s Choice Award. This free professional development program has enabled 18 talented musicians to learn from industry [...]
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 [...]
CCTV cameras for safety CCTV bushland boost after rise in reports at Mount Coot-tha The Schrinner Council has deployed new safety cameras to Mount Coot-tha following a rise in concerning incidents along popular walking trails. The new mobile and fixed cameras are the first in a new “rapid deployment solution” which is part [...]
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 [...]
Walkable Brisbane strategy Brisbane is the fastest growing capital in Australia, and we’re committed to maintaining our city’s incredible lifestyle. Keeping Brisbane moving, regardless of whether you drive a car, take a bus or walk, is a key priority for our Council as our city continues to grow. Our new draft Walkable Brisbane [...]
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 [...]
New Farm Park Rose Prune 2024 A team of gardeners have rolled up their sleeves and started the annual pruning of more than 7000 roses at New Farm Park. The important tradition helps the much-loved floral display bloom bigger, better and more vibrant come springtime. New Farm Park is a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
