CBD news and events
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Bust congestion - Clearway Action PlanBust congestion - Clearway Action Plan The Schrinner Council will undertake a review of suburban clearways to bust congestion and keep Brisbane moving across the city - including Central Ward's busy streets. Our Brisbane Clearway Action Plan – Keeping Brisbane Moving initiative will identify locations, where extending [...]
Brisbane Metro bus rapid transit has permanently arrived in Brisbane today with the fully-electric services now running between the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (above) and the University of Queensland (UQ Lakes). This commencement of Brisbane Metro brings the biggest evolution to the bus network in decades, with M2 services boosting capacity by up to [...]
Growing Precincts Together Growing Precincts Together – Free Business Support Programs Brisbane-based businesses within local retail precincts across the city have the opportunity to apply for various fully funded support programs to enhance their business’ quality, performance and distinctiveness. Work on your business (not just in it). Business coaching can help you reach [...]
Kangaroo Point Bridge More than 315,000 people have crossed the Kangaroo Point Bridge in just one month, massively exceeding forecasts by more than 75 per cent. We knew the Kangaroo Point Bridge would be incredibly popular but it’s well and truly exceeding all expectations. By creating a direct connection between the CBD and Kangaroo Point [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
