CBD news and events
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 [...]
Due to popular demand we’ve made sure the ultimate Christmas light experience returns to Central Ward with The Enchanted Garden at Roma Street Parkland. It’s bigger and better this year - Set amid winding pathways, towering trees and dense plant-life, The Enchanted Garden [...]
Do you want a new dog park in #FortitudeValley As more people choose to call our wonderful area home, it’s important we keep pace with the growing community and your expectations. I have been regularly approached by residents who enjoy apartment living but would like Council to identify an area for [...]
#CentralSpringClean Thousands of Brisbane residents are expected to have a spring cleanout this weekend, with Brisbane City Council cutting green waste costs for residents who ready [...]
Brisbane has grown up around the City Reach Waterfront, from its early role as a maritime centre, to the important professional services and lifestyle centre we know today. The City Reach Waterfront Master Plan will set a common vision for the waterfront [...]
Dedicated Cycle and pedestrian lanes New Metro design plans for Victoria Bridge Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has unveiled a new design for the ‘green’ Victoria Bridge, converting it to three lanes on-road for Brisbane Metro vehicles and buses with a dedicated off-road cyclist and pedestrian path, following public consultation. The [...]
As more people choose to call our wonderful area home, it’s important we keep pace with the growing community and your expectations. Late last year I was approached by residents to make improvements to Newstead’s Waterfront Park and in February I went out and listened to the community about how we could make the part [...]
