Bowen Hills news and events

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

196, 199 & GLIDER BUS STOP CHANGES ADELAIDE STREET

Adelaide Street King George Square Artist Impression Like me, you are probably a frequent public transport user.  Our high frequency buses are significant connectors for our peninsula area - improving our public transport service is important to me and Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner. As you will be aware, we are currently rejuvenating Adelaide Street [...]

196, 199 & GLIDER BUS STOP CHANGES ADELAIDE STREET2024-02-14T07:09:56+00:00

HAVE YOUR SAY – SPRING HILL DOG OFF LEASH AREA

We all know there has been an increase in dog registrations since the beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic. So many new dog registrations mean that there are more and more users of our Dog Off Leash Areas across the city. In 2024 I’d like to upgrade the Victoria Park Dog Park behind the Centenary [...]

HAVE YOUR SAY – SPRING HILL DOG OFF LEASH AREA2024-01-18T03:21:50+00:00

Kerbside Collection 2024

Kerbside Collection in 2024 Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has released a detailed plan to help Brisbane residents avoid the rapidly escalating cost of the State Government’s “bin tax”. The landmark new Towards Zero Waste strategy contains a suite of significant measures that will reduce the amount of residents’ waste that ends in landfill. New and [...]

Kerbside Collection 20242023-12-11T01:52:11+00:00

Countdown is on to splashing good summer

  The Schrinner Council's much-anticipated $2 Summer Dips runs all Summer.   Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said 15,000 Brisbane residents a day will save under the key cost-of-living initiative.   "We're committed to keeping costs down for Brisbane residents and our $2 Summer Dips initiative is a key part of that," Cr Schrinner said   [...]

Countdown is on to splashing good summer2023-12-21T03:52:47+00:00

No time to waste helping Brisbane households avoid State’s “bin tax”

Avoid State Bin Tax No time to waste helping Brisbane households avoid State’s “bin tax”: Lord Mayor   Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has released a detailed plan to help Brisbane residents avoid the rapidly escalating cost of the State Government’s “bin tax”.   The landmark new Towards Zero Waste strategy contains a suite of significant [...]

No time to waste helping Brisbane households avoid State’s “bin tax”2024-01-02T03:25:56+00:00

Melt Queer Arts Festival 2023

Melt 2023MELT Festival, Brisbane’s forward and fearless annual celebration of queer art, artists, allies and ideas is back for an eighth edition with a vibrant and eclectic 2023 program. Featuring ground-breaking home-grown music artists alongside international sensations, provocative and hilarious theatre, exhibitions showcasing exquisite photography, textile art and installations as well as a book launch and [...]

Melt Queer Arts Festival 20232023-11-10T06:54:45+00:00

Finish line in sight for Breakfast Creek Green Bridge

  Breakfast Creek Bridge The Breakfast Creek Green Bridge has hit a major construction milestone with the arrival of the 300-tonne steel arch on-site.   Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said installing the pre-assembled arch would bring the project to 90 per cent completion.   “Over the past 11 months, the steel arch bridge [...]

Finish line in sight for Breakfast Creek Green Bridge2023-11-10T00:53:16+00:00

Going green has never been easier with grants up for grabs

Vicki and NFSS Community Garden Grants      Environmental and community groups can now apply for grants between $1000 to $20,000 to help make Brisbane cleaner, greener and more sustainable.    Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner today opened the latest round of the Cultivating Community Gardens and Environmental grants, which have awarded more than [...]

Going green has never been easier with grants up for grabs2023-11-09T02:00:38+00:00

Essential cash injections through our Better Suburb Grants

Better Suburbs Grants Delivered   More than 50 clubs, community groups and non-for profit organisations across Brisbane will share in over $400,000 as beneficiaries of the Lord Mayor’s Better Suburbs Grants.   I'm delighted our local arts organisations continue to receive support from Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner to help continue their great work of [...]

Essential cash injections through our Better Suburb Grants2023-11-09T01:09:22+00:00
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