Bowen Hills news and events
Breakfast Creek Green Bridge The final design for the Breakfast Creek Green Bridge has been released, with construction of the key piece of Olympics infrastructure to start early next year. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the final design showed how the much-anticipated new bridge would link with an extended Lores Bonney [...]
Shop-front grants fund makeovers Local shop owners are being offered $200,000 in cash grants to help boost the street appeal of their businesses and attract more customers as part of the Schrinner Council’s plan to help kick-start the Brisbane economy following the COVID-19 pandemic. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner revealed applications for [...]
Resilient Clubs Support Program. The Schrinner Council is helping Brisbane’s sporting and community clubs save money and be more environmentally friendly with a further $400,000 commitment to the successful Resilient Clubs Support Program. Lord Mayor Adrian Schinner said the latest round of funding would allow Council to work with up to [...]
Queensland Seniors Month 2021 Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is encouraging Brisbane’s senior residents to kick up their heels and join in an assortment of fun-filled activities this Queensland Seniors Month, saying age should not be a barrier to experiencing the best of Brisbane. Cr Schrinner said more than 500 free and [...]
Brisbane Beer beats COVID Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has revealed a record number of boutique breweries and other beverage producers are now operating in Brisbane despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cr Schrinner said the Brisbane brewing industry had experienced a massive increase over the last decade with the number [...]
WasteSMART Brisbane Awards Voting Sisters helping recycle plastic into prosthetic limbs, an eco-friendly hair salon and schools that are successfully fighting the war on waste are among 24 finalists for the 2021 WasteSMART Brisbane Awards. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner encourage Brisbane residents to get involved, saying voting is now under way for Cleanaway’s People’s Choice [...]
Underwater Photographic Artist Beth Mitchell 2021 The 2021 Brisbane Portrait Prize has displayed its strongest exhibition of artists yet with acclaimed local art photographer Beth Mitchell claiming the prestigious $50,000 Lord Mayor’s Prize for her captivating self-portrait titled No Land In Sight. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said more than 550 entries were received, with [...]
Brisbane River resilient river Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is celebrating another clean and green milestone with the Brisbane River announced as the world’s first resilient river. Cr Schrinner welcomed the International River Foundation’s decision to recognise efforts to ensure the Brisbane River recovers and evolves following extreme weather events. “We [...]
Council's compost rebate program Thousands of Brisbane households have become cleaner and more sustainable thanks to the Schrinner Council’s successful compost rebate program. Thousands of Brisbane residents are flexing their green thumbs and helping to reduce landfill by investing in home composting equipment. Under the rebate, Brisbane residents can receive a rebate of [...]
Homeless Connect Donations Open Brisbane Showgrounds will host the 25th Homeless Connect donation drive this November with more than 1000 meals and hundreds of health checks expected to be provided to our most vulnerable residents. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has put the call out for Brisbane residents to make donations ahead [...]
