CBD news and events
Seniors will be able to travel for free off-peak on Brisbane buses, CityCats and ferries as part of the 2019/20 Brisbane City Council Budget. Cr Schrinner has called on the State Labor Government to match the announcement for rail passengers in its Budget to be handed down tomorrow - Wednesday 12th June. The [...]
Victoria Park Together with Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner I will protect and expand Brisbane’s precious greenspace by creating the city’s biggest public park in 50 years. We are committed to protecting and expanding Brisbane’s precious green space, giving people more to see and do in a clean and green Brisbane. After extensive [...]
Currently the State Government controlled QLD Electoral Commission is redrawing ward boundaries with the Brisbane City Council area . There is a suggestion before the State Electoral Commission that Newstead be removed from Central Ward and placed with the boundary of Hamilton Ward. These suggestions are currently out for public consultation. I’m not [...]
Draft Adelaide Street Vision Adelaide Street is already one of Brisbane’s iconic city boulevards. Over recent decades, Brisbane City Council has been planning for the growth of our city, while maintaining the character of our suburbs and focusing development around public transport options. As part of this growth, inner-city Brisbane has experienced [...]
Along with Trevor Evans MP I’m asking that you to consider sharing in the spirit of ANZAC Day and attending one of the services in our area - Vicki Howard Your Local ANZAC Services ANZAC Eve - 24th April 6.00 pm Nurses Memorial ANZAC Square Brisbane City ANZAC DAY [...]
I’m so excited to welcome MELT: Festival of Queer Arts and Culture back to the wonderful Brisbane City Council Powerhouse, our premier venue for arts and culture. Now in its fifth year, this highly-anticipated event continues to grow, and in 2019 is bigger and better, welcoming local LGBTIQ+ artists as well as international [...]
Councillors Adrian Schrinner and Vicki Howard announcing Howard Smith Wharves new Ferry Terminal Below is an extract of my speech to the Brisbane City Council Chamber on the election of Brisbane's new Lord Mayor Cr Adrian Schrinner and Deputy Mayor [...]
Clean Up Australia inspires and empowers communities to help us at Council clean up, fix up and conserve our environment. You can grab your mates, local community members, family members or just get out there by yourself on the day. Anyone and everyone can participate so don't miss your chance to make a difference this [...]
Council to deliver new gardens information kiosk Brisbane City Council is partnering with Multiplex to deliver a new information kiosk in the popular City Botanic Gardens, providing a new home for dozens of volunteer guides. Works on the new kiosk are set to begin Monday with completion expected mid-2019. The new kiosk [...]
Personal safety Brisbane is a safe and vibrant 24-hour city. Our friendly and welcoming attitude, beautiful subtropical lifestyle and culturally diverse population, makes us a great city to visit and live in. Like any big city, crime does happen. The safety of all residents and visitors is a major priority for Brisbane City Council. It's [...]
