CBD news and events

Brisbane to become an even better destination for walking

Safety, shade, and accessibility are the focus of a new strategy that will help make Brisbane more walkable with our just released Walkable Brisbane Strategy 2023 draft.  Brisbane Civic Cabinet Chair for Transport Ryan Murphy today released the new draft Walkable Brisbane Strategy and invited residents to have their say. “Brisbane is the fastest growing [...]

Brisbane to become an even better destination for walking2023-06-01T02:46:47+00:00

New FREE festival hits the stage in Brunswick Street this June

Vicki Is The Valley - Brunswick Street LIVE 2023 Brisbane’s home of music Fortitude Valley will have a brand-new festival on the line up this June, with the inaugural Brunswick Street Live. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the new and free all-ages event, held on June 10th 2023, is sure to create plenty [...]

New FREE festival hits the stage in Brunswick Street this June2023-05-30T23:52:31+00:00

City to South Bank Vision – Victoria Bridge Shade

    Brisbane’s city heart to South Bank corridor will be significantly enhanced under new plans unveiled by Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner. Decluttering Queen Street Mall, saving Reddacliff Place from development and providing shade for Victoria Bridge pedestrians are all key initiatives that will be delivered under Council’s new City to South Bank Vision. Cr [...]

City to South Bank Vision – Victoria Bridge Shade2023-05-16T02:11:35+00:00

Your Invitation to Central Ward’s Green Heart Fair 2023

Learn how to go green at Brisbane City Council’s sustainable living festival on Sunday 28 May, while getting outdoors and reconnecting with nature on 64 hectares of open space and rolling hills at Victoria Park, Herston. This free, family and dog-friendly event will bring together Brisbane’s leading sustainability experts ready to share practical tips and tricks to [...]

Your Invitation to Central Ward’s Green Heart Fair 20232023-04-24T06:30:27+00:00

Works begin on Brisbane-first play space in the heart of the CBD

  Works are underway to deliver Brisbane’s first ever CBD sports court, giving people a free space to go and play sports like basketball and handball located  under the Turbot Street underpass, it's a Court near the Courts.   Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the new sports court at the intersection of Roma and Turbot [...]

Works begin on Brisbane-first play space in the heart of the CBD2023-04-12T23:16:20+00:00

Diverse and vibrant Central Ward

I know that LGBTIQ community make a huge contribution to the political, economic, cultural and social fabric of this city. From the colour and vibrancy of Brisbane Pride activities, to the many authors and entrepreneurs, businessmen and women and community activists – everyone helps us shape our new world city and no place is seemingly [...]

Diverse and vibrant Central Ward2023-04-14T06:30:27+00:00

Bedford Park Toilet Investigation 

HAVE YOUR SAY ON SPRING HILL PARK UPGRADES  I’d like your thoughts about two issues raised by your neighbours at my recent Spring Hill Mobile Offices.   With cost-of-living pressures front of mind for us all, I want to ensure our parks remain attractive active recreation spaces with free and low-cost events for you in the inner [...]

Bedford Park Toilet Investigation 2023-03-30T06:00:33+00:00

Brisbane gardens glow after dark as Botanica returns

As the sun goes down, Brisbane’s City Botanic Gardens will once again become illuminated with the return of Botanica: Contemporary Art Outside in May. For ten evenings from 12-21 May Brisbane’s City Botanic Gardens will serve as a backdrop to a rich program of art installations and artist performances. Residents can plan their perfect evening [...]

Brisbane gardens glow after dark as Botanica returns2023-03-16T05:28:28+00:00
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